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The Senate is still trying to hammer out a bill to raise the minimum wage. But commentator Glenn Hubbard says it's a bad idea.

Details of the Rolling Stones' financial affairs have just been made public, and they reveal a shockingly low tax bill. Stephen Beard reports from London.

The inspector general for Iraq reconstruction talked to lawmakers today and said there's only $2 billion left for rebuilding the country, with about 500 projects left on the so-called short list. How's the work going to get done? Hillary Wicai reports.

While the world's attention is focused on the crisis in Lebanon, Stephen Beard reports the economic situation in another troubled part of the Middle East is growing increasingly dire.

Chinese army inspectors have launched a campaign against corruption that's eating up about $36 billion from the country's growing defense budget this year. Jocelyn Ford reports.

Details of the Rolling Stones' financial affairs have just been made public, and they reveal a shockingly low tax bill, Stephen Beard reports.

In what could be a preemptive strike to counter poor earnings out today, Time Warner plans to announce yet another turnaround plan for its troubled AOL unit. Amy Scott reports.

Commentator Robert Reich argues that most Americans would be better off if we abolished sales taxes in favor of progressive, graduated income taxes.

Orange juice futures hit a 15-year high yesterday. Ashley Milne-Tyte looks at why.

US automakers are banking on the appeal of smaller SUV cross-over vehicles in an effort to avoid disappointing sales figures like those released yesterday. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.