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What Obama Paid in Taxes in 2012  Fri, 12 Apr '13 | 1:47 PM ET
President Barack Obama speaks to guests during a visit to Argonne National Laboratory on March 15, 2013 in Argonne, Illinois.

This just in: The president's tax returns! Take a peek at what the Obamas made in 2012 and what their tax rate was. Was it higher or lower than yours?

What's Holding Up City Home Prices? Boomers Fri, 12 Apr '13 | 11:32 AM ET
A Chicago neighborhood.

In a growing trend, Baby Boomers are ditching their suburban homes and moving into cities. Developers are working fast to cash in.

Teen Golfer Changes the Face of Chinese Sport Sat, 13 Apr '13 | 4:13 AM ET
Tianlang Guan of China plays during the second round of the 77th Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

Chinese amateur teenage golfer Guan Tinglang's background is far from the typical rags-to-riches, product of a state sporting system story usually preferred by the Communist party. The FT reports.

Cramer was disappointed by the earnings from Wells Fargo, as the bank topped profit expectations but showed a slowing mortgage business and a miss on revenue.

Google has launched a tool that lets users decide what happens with their email, Google Plus and other accounts after they die or become inactive online.

The Class of 2013 will most likely still experience residual effects of the recession as graduates face weak economic growth and an extremely tight job market. NBC News reports.

The Masters Economy in One Word: Booming Fri, 12 Apr '13 | 7:38 AM ET
Ian Poulter of England hits an approach shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

If the Masters golf tournament is any indication of how the U.S. economy is faring, then things seem to be looking up. At least for some.

Winklevoss Twins Build Huge Bitcoin Holding Fri, 12 Apr '13 | 2:22 AM ET
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss

The Winklevoss twins, Cameron and Tyler — Olympic rowers, nemeses of Mark Zuckerberg — are laying claim to a new title: bitcoin moguls. The New York Times reports.

Hacker Claims He Can Hijack a Plane With an App Thu, 11 Apr '13 | 11:56 AM ET

On Wednesday at the Hack in the Box security conference in Amsterdam, a security expert demonstrated how hackers can take control of an airplane by using a mobile device and a few other basic tools.

The traditional mint on the pillow is just the beginning of amenties offered today’s hotel guests.

From handpicked flowers to three brands of shampoo, hotels are offering choices to guests who shy away from cookie-cutter travel experiences.

Rue Margaret Thatcher in Paris? Fri, 12 Apr '13 | 2:49 AM ET

A conservative city councilor, Jerome Dubus, will propose that the French capital pay homage to Britain's outspoken former prime minister by naming a street after her at the next council meeting this month.

Church Street in Burlington, Vermont

Entrepreneur takes a closer look at small start-up towns from Chico to Burlington, where tech advances make it more accessible to start ventures. Silicon Valley not required.

For Some Americans, April 15 Is a Day to Shine Thu, 11 Apr '13 | 5:12 PM ET

A survey by the Pew Research Center found that more than a third of Americans like or even love doing their taxes.

Immigration Reform: What's It Going to Cost? Tue, 9 Apr '13 | 3:54 PM ET
A petitioner holds a US flag during a naturalization ceremony.

Claims that reform would boost the economy are challenged by those who say costs in job losses and spending on social programs would be too high a price.

Martha Stewart's company lost a bid to dismiss a claim by Macy's that it violated their contract when it designed certain products for JC Penney.

Pro-Gun Group to Give Away 30 Guns in 30 Days Wed, 10 Apr '13 | 11:30 AM ET

Even as images of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings are fresh in America's conscious, a pro-gun group is sponsoring a promotion to give away a gun each day in April.

Road Trip: Minneapolis's Little Secret  Thu, 11 Apr '13 | 2:00 PM ET
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Road trip! Road trip! Some people think of the Midwest as flyover country. But Minneapolis has a little secret. Brian Sullivan tells all in this third stop on the tour.

Healthier Taco Bell—Just Not Now Thu, 11 Apr '13 | 8:29 AM ET

Taco Bell wants to fix its high-calorie and high-sodium reputation, so healthier items are on the way—by 2020, that is.

Hourly Nerd.com is a new start-up that offers small businesses MBA students for hire by the hour. Why didn't you think of this?

Power Down: Tablets Are Crushing PC Sales Wed, 10 Apr '13 | 5:43 PM ET
Steve Ballmer, chief executive officer at Microsoft Corp.

PC sales plunged to record lows in the first quarter as tablets gain in popularity.

Mike Ullman

Newly reappointed JC Penney CEO Mike Ullman detailed some of his top priorities in one of his first conversations with analysts since Ron Johnson was ousted this week as chief of the struggling retailer. The top priority: reconnecting with its customers.

Who Got the Fed Minutes Early? Wed, 10 Apr '13 | 10:48 AM ET
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke

Staffers on the House Financial Services Committee received the minutes yesterday, a full day ahead of schedule.

Ted Leonsis, GroupOn Co-CEO, Revolution Growth Fund Founder and owner of the Washington Capitals.

With many big companies spending less, the time couldn't be better to launch a start-up, Ted Leonsis, a longtime tech executive, told CNBC.

High-End Watchmaker Puts a New Face on Detroit Wed, 10 Apr '13 | 2:41 PM ET
Shinola Watches in Detroit.

Five floors above West Milwaukee Street in Detroit, in the old home of General Motors design studio, a small company called Shinola is at work on a big dream. It is bringing high-end watchmaking back to the U.S.

Legal Pot! Craving For Cannabis Cash  Wed, 10 Apr '13 | 7:50 AM ET

Brendan Kennedy of Privateer Holdings discusses why he believes the legalization of marijuana presents a big investment opportunity, and how he plans to profit by getting in on the ground level.

Malian authorities will give French President Hollande another camel after the one they gave him in thanks for helping repel Islamist rebels was eaten.

Sam Zell

The stock market's march is starting to resemble the housing market before it crashed, real estate investor Sam Zell told CNBC.

All Eyes on Tiger Woods as Masters Tees Off Wed, 10 Apr '13 | 2:11 PM ET
Tiger Woods poses after victory at the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship at the Trump Doral Golf Resort & Spa.

A Masters win would be Tiger Woods' first major championship in nearly five years, and could re-ignite Tiger-mania.

Should Europe Kill Its 'Bin Laden' Notes? Wed, 10 Apr '13 | 2:39 AM ET

Demand for 500 euro bills as a store of value has started to decline, according to a currency strategist, who told CNBC that the note is used extensively for criminal activity and should be abolished.

San Diego's Biotech Boom  Wed, 10 Apr '13 | 2:26 PM ET

Road trip! Road trip! In the second stop, CNBC's Brian Sullivan reports on the biotech boom in San Diego.