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Fed expected to twist again

The Federal Reserve is likely to extend its Operation Twist program at the end of its two-day meeting on Wednesday, a growing number of Fed watchers say. See full story.

Greek election rally fades in Europe trading hours

Euphoria over pro-bailout election results in Greece prove to be short-lived on Monday, as investors fret over the euro zone's underlying problems. See full story.

Spy swap is cloak and dagger from U.S. to Russia

Spy exchange in Vienna is final act of a Cold War-style drama that began with the discovery of a purported ring of "suburban spies" sprinkled around the U.S. and in the Kremlin's employ. See full story.

Greek vote's Cinderella slipper falls off

European market reaction to Greece's Sunday vote was strongly positive in early-morning activity, but then reality set in. See full story.

The resistible rise of Greece's Golden Dawn

Investors may be breathing a sigh of relief over the Greek election results, but, notes William Watts, there are still plenty of reasons for Europe's power brokers to lie awake at night. See full story.

This story is what's happening across the United States, as daily newspapers cut back to stay alive, writes media columnist Jon Friedman See full story.

When it comes to IRAs, timing is everything. Robert Powell looks at five rules that could derail your retirement-savings plans. See full story.