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A raucous crowd cheers for Team USA during a Tuesday, July 1, 2014 World Cup soccer match between the U.S. and Belgium at a public viewing party in Detroit, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. For many fans during next year's U.S.-free World Cup, it'll be just another

How The U.S. Men Missed The World Cup, And What It Means For Soccer In America

9:47am October 12, 2017

by Tim Webber

U.S. Soccer is likely to lose out on tens of millions in revenue, and more dual-nationals may choose to play elsewhere. Fox Sports' $425-million payout to air the next two World Cups looks rough, too.

The number of luxury hotels that employ concierges has dropped nearly 20 percent since 2014, according to the American Hotel and Lodging Association.

Economy

In The Age Of Concierge Apps, Real-Life Concierges Tout The 'Human Element'

9:44am October 12, 2017

by Bobby Allyn

Concierges are finding ways to keep it fresh — including by stepping out from behind the marble counter.

National

Coach Changes Corporate Name To Tapestry; Brand Name Is Unchanged

9:11am October 12, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

Coach Inc. is changing its corporate name to better include the two other brands it owns: Stuart Weitzman and Kate Spade. Coach bags, accessories and stores will continue to carry the brand name.

World News

What's At Stake For Boeing In The Iran Deal

5:34am October 12, 2017

by Jackie Northam

Most U.S. firms can't do business with Iran even under the nuclear deal the president may try to unravel. But a lot is at stake for airplane-maker Boeing, which has signed deals with Iranian airlines.

Anti-Trump protesters chant during an Inauguration Day demonstration in Washington, D.C., in January. A judge has narrowed the Justice Department's warrant for records related to a website used to plan protests.

Judge Limits DOJ's Warrant For Records From Anti-Trump Site

7:52pm October 11, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

The court's ruling says the government has no right to "rummage through the information" on DreamHost's website to identify "innocent persons" engaged in First Amendment activities.

Stanley Fischer, who is resigning as Federal Reserve vice chair, says releasing transcripts of Fed meetings immediately could inhibit frank discussions among policymakers.

Fed's Departing Vice Chair On Stocks, The Federal Debt And Transparency

4:44pm October 11, 2017

by Avie Schneider

Stanley Fischer says that despite record highs in the stock market — boosted by the Fed's low interest rates — he doesn't see a bubble. But he says the U.S. debt could be a problem if rates go up.

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Economy

Is The Stock Market A Bubble Waiting To Burst?

2:50pm October 11, 2017

Stock prices have more than tripled since the bull market began in 2009. David Greene talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution.

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Republican Study Group Favors Trump's Tax Plan, Rep. Davidson Says

8:43am October 11, 2017

President Trump and Congress may have one more chance to pass major legislation in 2017. Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Warren Davidson of Ohio about plans to overhaul the tax system.

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More Women Accuse Harvey Weinstein Of Sexual Harassment

6:29am October 11, 2017

by Mandalit del Barco

Allegations against Weinstein are emerging from all levels of the entertainment industry — including instances of sexual assault and a recording by the NYPD in which he admits to groping a woman.

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A man rests in a hammock, using a battery-operated light, in an area of San Isidro without electricity more than two weeks after Hurricane Maria hit the island of Puerto Rico.

Weeks After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico Struggles To Turn On The Lights

6:28pm October 10, 2017

by Samantha Raphelson

Nearly 90 percent of Puerto Rico is still without power more than two weeks after Hurricane Maria. Authorities say it will take months to restore electricity, as the storm destroyed the power grid.