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Bid for More Cable Regulation Divides FCC

FCC Chairman Kevin Martin tried to push for more regulation of cable this week, and ended up opening a split in the commission. On one side is the moral conservative push for "a la carte" cable, free from offensive programming. On the other side, a pro-business objection to more regulation.

Bid for More Cable Regulation Divides FCC

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Economy

Lenders Consider Freezing Rates on Subprime Loans

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is leading talks with major mortgage lenders. About 2 million subprime loans are scheduled to "reset" to higher interest rates during the next two years. Lenders are talking about freezing rates to hold down rising defaults and foreclosures.

Lenders Consider Freezing Rates on Subprime Loans

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Economy

'Marketplace' Report: Interest Rate Freeze

The Bush administration and major financial institutions may temporarily freeze interest rates on subprime home loans, assisting people whose adjustable mortgages are about to spike.

'Marketplace' Report: Interest Rate Freeze

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Technology

Is Terrestrial Radio Destined to Die?

The FCC is expected to decide next week whether satellite radio companies Sirius and XM can merge. We examine new technologies such as portable Internet radio and examine whether old-fashioned radio should be afraid.

Is Terrestrial Radio Destined to Die?

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Children's Health

Cyber Bullies Hard to Stop

Anyone can be a cyber bully — a kid, a college student, a mom. Megan Meier's recent suicide after being taunted on MySpace shows how difficult it can be to police bad behavior online.

Cyber Bullies Hard to Stop

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Economy

Fed Chairman Hints at Rate Cut to Calm Economy

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke suggests another interest rate cut may come to bolster the economy. The worsening credit crunch, a housing slump and rising energy costs are likely to bring "headwinds for the consumer in the months ahead," Bernanke said.

David Wessel, economics editor of The Wall Street Journal

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BP Unit Pleads Guilty in Oil Spill Settlement

The Alaska subsidiary of oil company BP PLC has pleaded guilty to a federal environmental crime for failing to prevent a crude oil spill. The guilty plea by BP Exploration Alaska Inc. is part of a settlement over a 200,000-gallon pipeline spill at the Prudhoe Bay field in March 2006.

BP Unit Pleads Guilty in Oil Spill Settlement

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Morgan Stanley Ousts Co-President Zoe Cruz

Morgan Stanley has ousted co-president Zoe Cruz, a 25-year veteran at the firm and one of the most powerful women in the financial world. The management shakeup is intended to turn around a company that, like other Wall Street giants, became mired in the credit crisis.

Morgan Stanley Ousts Co-President Zoe Cruz

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Environment

Eco-Friendly Product Claims Often Misleading

Store shelves are filled with products claiming to be good for the environment. Everything from shampoos and cleaning agents to granola bars claim to be "natural" and "earth friendly." But some environmentalists think you're being "greenwashed."

Eco-Friendly Product Claims Often Misleading

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