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Shoppers walk out of Uniqlo on 5th Ave. in New York City on Black Friday, Nov. 27.

Brick-And-Mortar Stores Go Further To Get You In The Door

3:03pm December 27, 2015

While online shopping grows, traditional retailers are amping up their in-store experiences to draw in customers. But online stores are realizing they have something to gain from physical stores too.

Pedestrians are reflected in the glass of a window showing share prices at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Dec. 17. At least five business stories had major impacts in 2015. They involved everything from crashing oil prices to merging beer companies.

Arguably, These Are The 5 Business Stories That Shaped 2015

1:13pm December 27, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

Compared with the Great Recession years, 2015 was a fairly tame time. Still, at least five stories had major impacts. They involved everything from crashing oil prices to merging beer companies.

Michael Phelps swims in a 200 Meter Butterfly finals heat at the AT&T Winter National Championships at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center on December 5, 2015 in Federal Way, Washington.

Michael Phelps To Coach At Arizona State University

12:45pm December 27, 2015

by Alexandra Starr

The swimmer — who holds 18 Olympic gold medals — intends to join ASU's coaching staff after next summer's Rio Olympics.

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Tornadoes Touch Down Near Dallas, Killing Multiple People

11:13am December 27, 2015

At least ten people were killed and thousands of people were left without power after severe weather passed through the Dallas area on Saturday night.

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Some unaccompanied minors who don't qualify for asylum can apply instead for a visa called Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, or SIJS.

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With Asylum Out Of Reach, Some Minors Seek Out Special Visas

11:02am December 27, 2015

by Alexandra Starr

Undocumented minors who don't qualify as refugees have other chances to legalize their status — including a visa just for them. Henry Gomez, who fled danger in El Salvador, is applying for one now.

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Ramifications For Major Players In FIFA Corruption Scandal

10:50am December 27, 2015

Eight-year suspensions were given last week for FIFA's top bosses, Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini. Carrie Kahn talks with author David Henry Sterry about the latest on FIFA's scandal plagued year.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker, (left) talks with students in Havana, Cuba, in October. She led a delegation of U.S. officials who met their Cuban counterparts and businessmen to explore expanding ties. While restrictions are being removed, increa

U.S. Businesses Look To Cuba, But See Limited Opportunities So Far

7:57am December 27, 2015

by Michele Kelemen

Restrictions may be falling away, but there are no signs yet that commerce between the countries is about to take off. U.S. agriculture sales to Cuba are actually down, while American tourism is up.

Reflecting On A Year Of Europe's Migrant Crisis

7:57am December 27, 2015

In 2015, a huge wave of humanity fled war, persecution and hunger - and headed for Europe. Reporter Joanna Kakissis talks with host Carrie Kahn about the greatest migration the continent has seen since World War II.

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Surge Of Undocumented Minors Closer To Home

7:57am December 27, 2015

Carrie Kahn talks to John Burnett about the recent surge of undocumented minors from Central America to Texas. We also hear from a 17-year-old who recently made the trek a second time, and successfully crossed the border.

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Don't Blow Off This One Last Holiday Precaution

7:57am December 27, 2015

Last week, Weekend Edition issued a PSA to prevent holiday injuries. But we failed to note that you should never, ever stick your hand in a snowblower — even if it's off. Carrie Kahn has a correction.