Inflation Target Acquired
The Federal Reserve has hit its inflation target. Now comes the hard part - staying at two percent.
Business
Why Are Gas Prices Up? These Frenemies Get Some Of The Blame
Russia and Saudi Arabia have been longtime adversaries over geopolitics and military operations in the Middle East. Now, they've formed a surprising bond that is helping boost oil and gasoline prices.
Critics Lash Out Against Planned Foxconn Factory In Wisconsin
Groundbreaking is expected soon on the plant near Milwaukee that would make LCD panels for cellphones and other devices. There are concerns from environmental groups and workplace diversity advocates.
Comedian's Controversial Performance At D.C. Gala Prompts Renewed Criticism
Saturday night's White House Correspondents Dinner featured a controversial performance by comedian Michelle Wolf, prompting renewed criticism of the annual event.
Comedian Faces Criticism After Controversial Remarks At D.C. Gala
Twitter was abuzz after the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, with several political journalists sounding off on comedian Michelle Wolf's routine and soul-searching about the event.
T-Mobile, Sprint Announce A Plan For Merger
The combined company would be called T-Mobile, and have a total value of $146 billion based on current stock prices. The deal, subject to regulatory review, comes after years of failed merger talks.
Elizabeth Warren To Consumer Chief: 'You Owe The Public Straight Answers'
On Thursday, the senator sent a scathing letter to the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency she helped build.
The Homeless Count
The homeless population in Los Angeles County has been skyrocketing. A team from USC tried to figure out why.
Former NBC Correspondent Accuses Tom Brokaw Of Sexual Misconduct
Linda Vester, who spent a decade at NBC before going to Fox News, says the legendary news anchor groped her and forcibly tried to kiss her in the 1990s. Brokaw denies the allegations.
Emergency Evacuation Finally Lifted After Huge Oil Refinery Fire In Superior, Wis.
The evacuation zone had extended for miles. The Canadian-owned refinery processes crude from the Canadian tar sands in Alberta and from North Dakota's Bakken shale oil fields.