Fading Gingrich attacks Romney in ad
MIAMI - Newt Gingrich struggled to regain momentum in the Republican presidential race on Friday as two new polls showed him falling behind rival Mitt Romney, who was seen as the winner of the final debate before the Florida primary.
Exclusive: Germany wants Greece to give up budget control
BERLIN - Germany is pushing for Greece to relinquish control over its budget policy to European institutions as part of discussions over a second rescue package, a European source told Reuters on Friday. | Video
Euro ministers upbeat on Greece, crisis solution
DAVOS, Switzerland - Euro zone finance officials are voicing optimism that a deal to avert a disorderly Greek default was imminent and that key building blocks to resolve Europe's sovereign debt crisis are gradually fitting into place. Full Article
Facebook IPO bankers seek prestige over fees
The world's largest online social network is expected to tap public markets in an offering that will value the company at up to $100 billion, one of the biggest U.S. market debuts ever and a prized trophy for investment bankers. Full Article
Obama pushes colleges to keep lid on tuition
ANN ARBOR, Michigan - President Barack Obama, appearing before thousands of cheering students at the University of Michigan, touted his plan to reward colleges that keep their tuition under control with more federal aid as he makes school affordability a top election-year priority. Full Article
Nightmare scenarios haunt Greece debt talks
ATHENS - Argentina's chaotic bankruptcy a decade ago triggered riots, looting and dozens of deaths. The prospect of that horror scenario playing out in Greece is occupying minds across Europe as the threat of default remains all too real. Full Article
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On the Mekong, murder and bloody diplomacy
ON THE MEKONG RIVER - A thin line divides tourism, trade and terror in the Golden Triangle, where the lawless borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. China has invested heavily in the Mekong, encroaching on the drug trade with grisly results. Full Article
Pension shortfalls a stark corporate challenge
NEW YORK - The sliding value of corporate pension funds came into stark relief when several companies announced they would provide cash injections into underfunded pension plans. The funds may not go dry this year, but corporate earnings stand to suffer. Full Article
Filipinos say no to more U.S. troops
Jan 28 - Filipino activists protest near the U.S. Embassy, denouncing talks in Washington of stationing more U.S. troops to the Philippines. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)
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Ron Paul and the pink slip that could decide the election
The maxims of business and politics don’t always overlap, but when it comes to parting ways, they sure do. In business, firing someone incorrectly is a disaster that can haunt you for years. Same in politics. Commentary | Video
America's good bank
It didn’t take a penny in federal bailout money. It grew throughout the financial crisis. It has consistently garnered top customer service rankings. And Fortune just named USAA one of the 20 best companies to work for in America. Commentary
Protecting the global supply chain
Threats to trade and travel -- whether from explosives hidden in a passenger’s clothing, or inside a ship’s cargo, or from a natural disaster -- remind us of the need for security and resilience within the global supply chain that is crucial for our future prosperity. Commentary
The fine art of the Davos snub
When I wrote my column last year, I didn’t expect the outpouring of responses from Davos Wives, but I was delighted to find myself buttonholed by many in my cohort who longed to share their experiences of being snubbed at Davos. Commentary
Tackling healthcare for the very poor
It is critically important to help improve the health of people everywhere by expanding access to medicines in a sustainable way. Overcoming the obstacles to delivering care in developing countries, requires adapting to local needs. Commentary
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Wikipedia's Wales talks SOPA victory
Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales, who spearheaded efforts to block the anti-piracy legislation SOPA in the U.S., says free expression on the Internet will continue to roil authoritarian regimes and efforts at censorship. Video
Could another Republican join the 2012 race?
JACKSONVILLE, Florida - Is it too late for another Republican to jump into the 2012 U.S. presidential race?
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