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MSNBC Cuts Online Staff

Despite a spike in Internet news site visitors since the Sept. 11 attacks, MSNBC.com is laying off 9 percent of its workforce, or around 18 staff members.

Enron Receives $1.5 Billion Emergency Funding

One day after Enron files for the largest corporate bankruptcy in U.S. history, two major banks provide short-term rescue package for the collapsed energy giant and former Wall Street favorite.

Former Energy Giant Files Largest Bankruptcy Claim

In the largest corporate bankruptcy in U.S. history, Enron filed for creditor protection of its U.S. energy businesses. It also hit Dynegy with $10 billion suit for breach of contract yesterday; Dynegy responded Monday with a counter-suit.

Energy Giant Enron on Verge of Bankruptcy

Enron, the nation's largest energy dealer, remains in crisis today, facing what could be the largest-ever U.S. corporate bankruptcy.

Collapsing Giant

Energy experts discuss the collapse of Enron, the largest energy trading firm in the United States.

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Background: Collapsing Giant

A background report on the fall of energy giant Enron.

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Energy Giant Enron on Verge of Bankruptcy

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Dynegy Inc. withdrew its offer to acquire Enron, once the top trader of natural gas and electricity in the United States, after two major credit agencies downgraded Enron's bonds to junk status.

Economic Stimulus

The debate over what to do about the U.S. economy continues. After a Kwame Holman report on the economy debate in Congress, Paul Solman discusses the economic realities with experts.

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Microsoft Proposes Deal to Settle Private Cases

Microsoft yesterday proposed a deal to end class-action lawsuits accusing the software giant of using its monopoly power to overcharge consumers.

U.S. Seeks to Cut Off Additional Al-Qaida Financial Links

President Bush has announced an order to freeze the assets of 62 organizations and individuals suspected of having financial ties to terrorist groups.