Want To Grow These Apples? You'll Have To Join The Club
New brands are reshaping the apple aisle of supermarkets. Many are "club apples" --varieties that are controlled and managed by select groups of farmers.
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Firm Accused Of Illegal Practices That Push Families Into Foreclosure
A class action lawsuit alleges Ocwen Financial, one of the nation's largest mortgage servicers, charges marked-up and illegal fees. The firm says it will vigorously defend itself against the claims.
Study: Campaign Cash Brings Tax Benefits On Capitol Hill
A new analysis finds that corporations that deploy lobbyists and make contributions experience lower and more consistent tax rates over the long term.
Holiday Shoppers Are Filling Their Carts, Online
In-store purchases on Black Friday fell this year, but online sales have seen a big increase. Easy comparison shopping and widespread free shipping have sweetened the deal for many online shoppers.
Apple's Success Continues Under Tim Cook, But Steve Jobs Still Looms Large
The company's market capitalization hit a record last month under Cook's leadership, nearing $700 billion. But by one measure, the legacy of Jobs still dominates.
Chicago Council Strongly Approves $13 Minimum Wage
Saying that inflation has outpaced wage growth, the ordinance will raise the city's minimum wage to $10 by next July, with new increments added each summer thereafter.
For Giving Tuesday: A Guide To Gifts That Give Back
Boots from a Guatemalan village. A basket woven in Rwanda. Kenyan soda cans that became cool cuffs. Money spent on these and other items provides a better life for artisans in the developing world.
A Closer Look At Obama's Immigration Plan: What's In It, Who's Affected
The actions announced Thursday are complicated and will lead to many changes in immigration policy. Here we try to explain it plainly.
Obamacare 'Glitch' Puts Subsidies Out Of Reach For Many Families
The health care law gives subsidies to those whose employers' insurance isn't affordable, but that's based on the cost of worker-only coverage. Adding family to a plan can send prices out of reach.
Colorado's Pot Industry Looks To Move Past Stereotypes
In the year since Colorado made recreational marijuana legal, pot has become a billion-dollar business in the state. And some growers are on a serious mission to make it legitimate and mainstream.