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Retirement dreams yield to despair
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A rising number of people have seen their retirement plans evaporate. As 401(k)s dwindle, their dreams of golden years are being replaced by feelings of hopelessness and  anger. [read more]
Senate group agrees on auto bailout
Aides to a bipartisan group of auto-state senators said Thursday they have reached a compromise to speed emergency loans to Detroit's Big Three car makers.
Jobless claims jump to 16-year high
New claims for unemployment benefits jumped last week to a 16-year high, the Labor Department said Thursday, providing more evidence of a rapidly weakening job market.
Pirates free two ships after ransom
Somali pirates released two hijacked ships after ransoms were paid, U.S. military officials said Thursday.