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Politics in the workplace

When are freedom of speech or off-limits? Discussions can get heated when employees talk politics.

Hugs at work: Kind or invasive?

When it comes to hugging in the workplace, the act may become less of a kind gesture and more of a liability.

Job search not working out for teens

Black and low-income youths are struggling the most, with an employment rate at historic depths.

Your career path in the Chinese zodiac

You're probably somewhat familiar with your Western zodiac sign. You know whether you're a Scorpio or an Aries. Chances are, though, you'...

Obama Administration expands foreclosure relief program

Struggling homeowners are set to get more help from the federal government as the Obama Administration extends its key foreclosure...

Two Obama initiatives to address foreclosure crisis face hurdles

Two new initiatives from President Obama to address the foreclosure crisis — more help for struggling homeowners and aggressive...

Mary Umberger: Remodeling finds its comfort zone

One of the unlikely beneficiaries of the soft housing market may be your own house.

Consumer group tentatively supports $25-billion mortgage deal

Eastwood's Super Bowl ad sparks the discord it decries

Perhaps the most attention-getting Super Bowl ad — other than that dog blackmailing his owner with tortilla chips to keep quiet over a...

Car of the Year winners and losers

On Jan. 9, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Hyundai Elantra and Land Rover's Range Rover Evoque were voted...

Honda loses Small Claims Court suit over Civic hybrid fuel economy

The owner of a Honda Civic hybrid won an unusual Small Claims Court lawsuit Wednesday against the auto giant that some legal experts believe...

Pep Boys agrees to be acquired for about $791 million

The Pep Boys — Manny, Moe & Jack, an auto parts chain founded more than 90 years ago, has agreed to be taken private by the...