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President Obama's new panel will tackle middle-class Americans' needs. Its first focus: green jobs. Full story | Video | What's your take on this?
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Homelessness surges as funding falters
Shelters and services for the homeless are facing funding shortfalls as the economic downturn takes its toll on state budgets and corporate donations. By msnbc.com's Kari Huus.
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Obama touts Biden-led middle-class task force
The president signed a series of executive orders Friday that he said should "level the playing field" for labor unions in struggles with management.
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Recession appears to be picking up steam
The latest reading on the economy is just one more indication that as the recession has spilled over into the new year, it may be picking up speed.
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Nadal advances to showdown with Federer
Top-ranked Spaniard survives tense duel with Verdasco in Aussie semifinal
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Springsteen calls Wal-Mart deal a mistake
Springsteen told the New York Times that his team didn’t vet the issue as closely as he should have, and that he “dropped the ball on it.”
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Problem gambling may rise as economy falls
People desperate because of record layoffs and failing investments may turn to gambling as a last resort, said experts who warn the proportion of compulsive gamblers may rise.
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Month in Space: Having a blast!
See the fireworks of a planetary nebula, a fresh crater on Mars and other cosmic highlights from January.
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NASA, ESA, Hubble Heritage
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Photo of the Week
Brian Fisher of Santa Monica, Calif., got up close and personal with a cute sea lion pup in the Galapagos Islands.
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FAA: Hartsfield-Jackson is busiest U.S. airport
Atlanta facility tops in takeoffs, landings; earns title for 4th straight year. Full story
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Smokers burned up over ‘fire-safe cigarettes’
Self-extinguishing smokes sweep the country, but many say they taste bad. Full story
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50 best romantic getaways
From wine-country retreats to Balinese beach idylls, 50 enchanting vacations to swoon over. Full story
