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Stocks end slightly down ahead of GDP report

Stocks ended an erratic day with a modest loss Thursday as investors tried to reconcile another batch of conflicting economic signals.

NY Fed: Toxic assets from AIG gaining value

Toxic assets the government bought during the bailouts of American International Group Inc. and Bear Stearns are finally gaining value, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Thursday.

Mexico's violence largely spares foreign firms

As bodies pile up in Mexico's drug war, local businesses bear the brunt of violence, extortion and kidnapping while big foreign-run firms have been spared the worst.

Women more optimistic than men about economy

There is a widening divide between men and women when it comes to their outlook for the economy and their own financial situations in the next twelve months, a new survey says.

Many cities awaiting a housing recovery

After welcome signs of growth in housing earlier this year, home sales — and prices — are likely to wilt again in the summer heat, a victim of rising foreclosures and weak demand.

Army private sent to Virginia amid leak investigation

An Army private suspected of leaking classified material, including videos, has been transferred from Kuwait to a Marine Corps brig in Quantico, Virginia.

Feds, parish leaders devise recovery

The man overseeing the federal response to the Gulf oil disaster will meet New Orleans parish presidents Thursday to outline the plans after the well is permanently sealed.

Governor appeals immigration law

The legal battle over Arizona's new immigration law entered its next stage when Gov. Jan Brewer filed an expedited appeal.

Life insurance target of fraud inquiry

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is launching a fraud investigation into the life insurance industry for "practices that appear to have denied grieving military families and others of millions in life-insurance cash," Cuomo's office announced Thursday.

Protests mark 1 year of hikers in Iran

A protest Friday afternoon outside Iran's U.N. mission in New York kicks off a weekend of events demanding the country release three American hikers it has held for one year.

If not Ansel Adams, then who took garage-sale photos?

The mystery is deepening over who created 65 glass photographic plates bought at a California garage sale for $45 by a man who believes they were created by famed nature photographer Ansel Adams.

Army private transferred to Virginia amid WikiLeaks probe

An Army private suspected of leaking classified material, including videos and other documents, has been transferred from Kuwait to a Marine Corps brig in Quantico, Virginia.

DeGeneres to leave 'American Idol,' cites 'a difficult decision'

Ellen DeGeneres is calling it quits after spending one season with the Fox hit "American Idol," according to a statement from the star and the network.

Body identified as NBA's Lorenzen Wright, police investigate homicide

A body found in southeast Memphis, Tennessee, on Wednesday has been identified as that of former professional basketball player Lorenzen Wright, Memphis police said.

Lou Gehrig's victim: Kill me for my organs

A Georgia man suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease says he wants to die by having his organs harvested rather than wait for his degenerative nerve ailment to kill him.

Google search working again in China

Google users in China were temporary blocked from accessing the search engine, the company said Thursday, but the site was was once again working a few hours later.

Ballmer: Microsoft feels tablet 'urgency'

Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said Thursday that the software giant is urgently working with its partners to unveil a host of tablet computers running Windows 7, to compete with Apple's fast-selling iPad.

Senator demands probe of BP tax break

Two days after BP said it will write off the cost of the oil spill cleanup against its income taxes, a U.S. senator is calling for a Congressional probe into the company's tax plans.

Summertime tax savings

April may be eight months away, but it is never too early to start thinking about saving on your taxes. Take advantage of these summer savings before it is too late.

Hugo Chavez hurts toothpaste, makeup sales

The world's largest toothpaste maker reported disappointing sales Thursday, and who's to blame? None other than the country of Venezuela, the company said.

Ariz. Immigration Law Takes Effect: Join the Live Chat

Arizona's new immigration laws went into effect today and sparked protests that are still going on tonight. We'll have all the angles. Plus, Congressman Charlie Rangel can't make a deal to avoid a potentially embarrassing public trial. He's facing 13 ethics charges. We'll talk it over with CNN's Jeffrey Toobin and Gloria Borger.

Beat 360° 7/29/10

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Obama: Sherrod deserved better

CNN President Barack Obama said Thursday that Shirley Sherrod "deserves better than what happens last week when a bogus controversy ... led to her forced resignation."

Video: Fisherman still skeptical

Jim Acosta CNN Some think BP should subsidize fishermen to help Louisiana's seafood industry. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.

Video: Oil disaster: The first 100 days

CNN Chronicling BP's efforts to contain the oil spill since the Deepwater Horizon disaster began April 20th, 2010.