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The group, led by violinist David Balakrishnan, has earned rave reviews for their jazzy take on traditional chamber music. Their latest album, Have You Ever Been ... ?, features interpretations of Jimi Hendrix compositions and continues to push the boundaries of classical fusion.

Consumer groups are pushing for stricter oversight when it comes to foreclosures. They say nationwide mediation programs could save thousands of people from losing their homes.

For years, animal rights groups have tried to get bullfighting banned in Spain, and now American promoters are offering an alternative. The spectacle of cowboys roping steer and riding broncos is completely new for many in the crowd. But part of the rodeo's appeal is its sheer un-Spanishness.

We asked Adam Levine and Jesse Carmichael of the band Maroon 5 to share a piece of music that they love, that inspires them and that they listen to again and again. Hear why they chose Prince's Purple Rain.

The nation's 19 largest banks got the final results from the government's stress tests on Tuesday. Some banks were told they need to raise more capital in order to be considered healthy. The results are scheduled to be released to the public Thursday.

President Barack Obama and his advisers spent the weekend trying to gather support for his $825 billion economic stimulus plan. But the recovery plan will face some significant challenges from Republicans in the House and Senate.

Melissa Block and Robert Siegel read listeners' comments on the spat between The Associated Press and graphic artist Shepard Fairey over the artists' now-ubiquitous image of President Barack Obama, and about the audio recording of the splash landing of US Airways Flight 1549 into the Hudson River.

After 40 years, longtime radio personality Dr. Demento has gone off the air and moved his novelty show onto the Internet. Here, Demento reminisces about his favorite oddball talent, including the star whose career he helped launch: "Weird Al" Yankovic.

Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan headed to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to begin a series of job interviews. Kagan, the U.S. solicitor general, met privately with Senate leaders and with members of the Judiciary Committee, which will hold her confirmation hearing.

Melanie Singer has long been preparing for a career as an accountant. Despite intensive networking, meetings with a career counselor and three internships, she is discovering there is no formula that results in a job.