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Thursday, October 27, 2011  The oil giant reported it earned $10.33 billion in the third quarter.

Friday, May 06, 2011  AP IMPACT: Typical big-business CEO made $9 million last year, exceeding pre-recession level

Thursday, March 31, 2011  US economy growing faster than those of other industrialized nations even as job creation lags

Wednesday, December 29, 2010  Stocks finish slightly higher as market continues on pace for best December in nearly 20 years.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010  Volunteering in America is on the rise.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  After a year and a half of hunkering down, people are buying expensive items such as electronics and furniture and dining out more, even though an unemployment rate of 9.7 percent clouds the recovery and the housing market is still hurting.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009  In tough job market, volunteering becomes en vogue as nonprofits report spike in applicants.