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Earlier Nights in New Orleans?
New Orleans officials are considering tightening a youth curfew in the latest attempt to fight crime and what its mayor has called "a culture of death."
Foreclosure Deal Is Closer
Federal and state officials aim to wrap up this week a multibillion-dollar agreement with five major banks to settle probes of alleged foreclosure abuses.
Julius Baer Expects Fine in U.S. Tax Row
Julius Baer, Switzerland's largest private bank, said it expects to pay a fine as a result of a U.S. campaign to track down Americans with assets hidden overseas, as it reported a decline in full-year net profit.
Harrisburg Recovery Plan Unveiled
David Unkovic, a state-appointed financial custodian, released a recovery plan for Harrisburg on Monday, calling on Pennsylvania's capital to sell or lease certain assets to resolve $300 million in debt.
Even After Rain, Texas Drought Goes On
A record-breaking drought persisted in Texas even after recent heavy rains, including a record-breaking downpour Saturday in Austin.
J.P. Morgan Banker Tapped for FDIC
The White House plans to nominate former Bush administration official Jeremiah Norton to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., a key banking regulator.
The Indy Victory Lap No One Expected
For the New York Giants, a season that began under a caution flag ended with victory in Indianapolis, with a 21-17 defeat of New England in Super Bowl XLVI.
Auto Ads Score at the Super Bowl
The auto industry won the competition for top Super Bowl ads, according to ad pros and consumers polled by The Wall Street Journal.
Halftime Gesture Prompts Apology
British singer M.I.A.'s bird-flipping Super Bowl halftime performance Sunday night prompted finger-pointing Monday and problems for Comcast's NBC, which faces a potential multimillion dollar fine for the gesture.
Super Bowl Audience Slips
Nearly half of households in 56 top U.S. markets tuned in Sunday, down a tenth of a percentage point from last year's game. The game was the third highest ranked in Super Bowl history.
Romney Builds Momentum
Romney appears to be shoring up conservative support after his win in Nevada but Gingrich vowed to fight on, betting on strength in the South.
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