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22 Oct
Libyan Dictator Moammar Gadhafi Is Dead, Libya’s Prime Minister Says
Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi, the most wanted man in the world, has been killed, Libyan Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril said today. The flamboyant tyrant who terrorized his country and much of the world during his
22 Oct
Iraq Withdrawal: Congress Responds on Twitter
President Barack Obama announced on Friday that the United States will withdraw its troops from Iraq by the end of the year. As members of Congress prepared their statements either applauding or condemning the decision,
22 Oct
‘Suck for Luck’ could be best hope for NFL’s worst
Turns out, Vince Lombardi was wrong. Winning isn’t the only thing. In some NFL cities this season, losing matters even more. From Miami to Indianapolis, from Minnesota to St. Louis, some fans want their team
22 Oct
Cain: For the poor, it’s ’9-0-9′
GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain clarified his much talked-about “9-9-9″ tax plan Friday, saying those who fall at or beneath the poverty level would have a different plan: “9-0-9.” Cain took heat over his proposal,
21 Oct
Will the end of Gadhafi sway U.S. politics?
With Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi’s dramatic demise this Thursday morning, the world is rid of a tyrant, and a free Libya has jumped a mile forward to stability (though, as CNN’s Ben Wedeman reports, there
21 Oct
Obama: Iraq war will be over by year’s end; troops coming home
President Barack Obama on Friday announced that virtually all U.S. troops will come home from Iraq by the end of the year — at which point he can declare an end to America’s long and
21 Oct
Finding info on bank fees may take digging
The hullabaloo about Bank of America’s decision to charge customers a monthly debit card fee has prompted many consumers to take a hard look at the cost of their bank accounts. Here’s the problem: Almost
21 Oct
Federal judge says Alabama property tax system does not violate U.S. Constitution
A federal judge has ruled that Alabama’s property tax system is not unconstitutional, rejecting claims filed on behalf of poor schoolchildren that the current system is discriminatory. The 854-page opinion issued late Friday by U.S.
20 Oct
David Banner Warns African American Stars To Spend Money Wisely
Rapper and entrepreneur David Banner is no stranger to the fame game, but instead of flaunting his fortune, he’s trying to help other rising stars keep their finances in check. In a recent column in
20 Aug
Birmingham’s Most Influential Leaders
In this week’s print edition of the Birmingham Business Journal, we published our annual list of Birmingham’s Most Influential leaders. This list highlights the true movers and shakers in the Birmingham business community. They represent
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