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The Syrian protests are currently the longest-running in the Arab Spring. The New York Times' Anthony Shadid discusses whether the government is about to crack.

The financial crisis that destroyed some of the world's biggest banks and sent others to the brink of failure have changed Americans' idea of lending and borrowing.

While most still seem to have no problems storing their money at banks small and large, a few trends indicate that everyone from consumers to some of the world's largest companies are straying away from large financial institutions as sources of funding.

The same economic pressures that pushed California to the brink of insolvency are wreaking havoc on other states, a new report has found.

If you've considered buying a house in foreclosure or one that's on the brink, you're seeing lots of opportunities now. But before you jump in, consider these 12 points.

California is on the brink of financial disaster. The Golden State is $42 billion in debt and lawmakers still haven't agreed on a budget.

If they don't come up with a plan -- California might be facing bankruptcy. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

I don’t know how any of this stuff works, and I don’t want to pay for it. Yet, I am on the brink of buying an iPhone.