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How Jason Wu picks models, tweaks looks for runway
February 10, 2012, 3:11PM ET
Casting and fitting models for a fashion show is more art than science, but, says designer Jason Wu, there's still a formula.
Spain approves crucial labor market reforms
February 10, 2012, 3:10PM ET
Spain's new conservative government approved sweeping labor market reforms Friday as part of a drive to revive a sick economy and solve Europe's worst unemployment nightmare.
US bishops reserve judgment on birth control rule
February 10, 2012, 3:09PM ET
The head of the nation's Roman Catholic bishops says it's too soon to tell whether the Obama administration's revamped rule on birth control will address the church's objections.
Appeals court: No rehearing on Texas sonogram rule
February 10, 2012, 3:07PM ET
A federal appeals court has denied a request to reconsider a lawsuit challenging a Texas law that requires doctors to perform a sonogram before an abortion.
Flowers Foods shares down on weak 4Q
February 10, 2012, 3:07PM ET
Flowers Foods Inc.'s shares fell in trading Friday after the bakery company delivered disappointing fourth-quarter results and full-year guidance.
NY's AG isn't backing down from Wall Street probe
February 10, 2012, 3:03PM ET
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman (SHNEYE'-dur-muhn), a lead investigator into the mortgage collapse that wobbled the U.S. economy, says he won't take the title "sheriff of Wall Street" that his predecessor held.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
February 10, 2012, 3:03PM ET
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:
Budget deficit drops to $27 billion in January
February 10, 2012, 3:03PM ET
The federal budget deficit fell sharply in January compared to a year earlier, as an improving economy lifts income tax revenue.
Bernanke: Weak housing has hurt consumer spending
February 10, 2012, 3:03PM ET
Ben Bernanke says declines in home prices have forced many Americans to cut back sharply on spending and warns that the trend could continue to weigh on the economy for years.
More questions for FL Ponzi schemer on $1.2B fraud
February 10, 2012, 3:00PM ET
Convicted Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein will undergo a second round of questioning under oath about the inner workings of his $1.2 billion fraud, a judge ruled Friday.
Romario criticizes 2014 WCup preparations again
February 10, 2012, 2:59PM ET
Former Brazilian star Romario has again criticized his country's preparations for the 2014 World Cup, saying he fears it faces embarrassment if work on outdated airports is not speeded up.
Bosnia finally gets new government after 16 months
February 10, 2012, 2:58PM ET
It took 16 months of wrangling, but Bosnia finally has a new government -- a leadership that promised to immediately tackle the country's economic problems, including its pressing lack of a budget.
Greek PM says default would lead to 'chaos'
February 10, 2012, 2:55PM ET
Greece's future in the eurozone came under renewed threat Friday as popular protests again turned violent and dissent grew among its lawmakers after European leaders demanded deeper spending cuts.
Summary Box: Obama finds birth control compromise
February 10, 2012, 2:49PM ET
THE NEWS: President Barack Obama said Friday he's found a solution to a birth-control uproar that will protect religious liberty but also ensure that women have access to free contraception.
First Solar shares plunge on project delay
February 10, 2012, 2:45PM ET
First Solar is warning that a construction delay threatens to undo its sale of a large solar project planned for Los Angeles County to power producer Exelon Corp.
Lions Gate shares rise on upbeat Summit financials
February 10, 2012, 2:42PM ET
Shares of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. rose Friday despite a weak quarterly earnings report, as analysts looked forward to the benefit of its recent acquisition of "Twilight" maker Summit Entertainment and to the upcoming release of the first movie in Lions Gate's "The Hunger Games" series in March.
Obama: Birth control policy meets everyone's needs
February 10, 2012, 2:39PM ET
President Barack Obama, grappling with a political firestorm that threatened to consume his administration, unveiled a birth control compromise Friday that he said would both protect religious liberties and ensure that women have access to free contraception.
Whirlpool hails US move on import clothes washers
February 10, 2012, 2:37PM ET
Whirlpool Corp. said it welcomed a preliminary decision by the government on Friday affirming that Whirlpool and other U.S. appliance makers are being harmed by washing machines imported from South Korea and Mexico.
Ed Moss named president, CEO of Denver Post
February 10, 2012, 2:35PM ET
Former San Diego Union-Tribune publisher Ed Moss has been named president and chief executive officer of The Denver Post.
Euro falls against dollar on Greek default fears
February 10, 2012, 2:30PM ET
The euro is falling sharply against the dollar on fears that Greece won't be able to avoid a default.
