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Oil capture spotlights Somali pirates' reach
A supertanker hijacking helped boost the price of oil early this week.

California wildfire lessons: Steps by homeowners cut damage
Fireproofing existing homes and enforcing limits on brush allowed some communities to survive.

Auto giants up against bailout fatigue
For many lawmakers of both parties, it may be one costly bailout too many.

Why Yahoo's Jerry Yang stepped down
His performance showed that not every start-up whiz can be a turnaround CEO.

US colleges regain luster for foreigners
After a post-9/11 drop-off, the State Department has taken steps to ease foreigners' concerns.