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What's the average citizen's share of U.S. debt?

Dec 27, 2011
The White House is looking for another increase of the debt limit, which would bring the grand borrowing total to more than $16 trillion.

2011: The year not about the U.S.

Dec 26, 2011
Looking back on this year's biggest news, the U.S. wasn't a major player -- and that's probably a good thing.

Best Buy can't fill Christmas orders

Dec 22, 2011
The largest electronics chain says it won't be able to fill many orders before Christmas.

Buy from Best Buy? Your presents may be late

Dec 22, 2011
The country's biggest electronics chain is saying that "overwhelming demand for some products" could mean a late Christmas for some.

Ferry system cuts capacity because of passenger weight

Dec 21, 2011
The Washington State ferry system says it has to limit the number of passengers on board because the average passenger weight has increased -- by 25 pounds.

A trillion YouTube views in 2011

Dec 20, 2011
This year on YouTube, we collectively watched a trillion videos. Which was the most popular?

For public good, not for profit.

How long can the sales last?

Dec 16, 2011
Clearly we've learned 'sale' is the name of the game this year. But how long can the ridiculous discounts possibly last?

Flight attendants want Baldwin apology

Dec 13, 2011
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants says it wants Alec Baldwin's show, "30 Rock," banned from in-flight entertainment unless he issues an apology.