Business

Tatsuhiro Mizuno runs a supermarket in the working-class neighborhood of Kameido. He says he hasn't seen much change in sales recently, although he notes that imported foods are now more expensive.

'Abenomics' Serving Up The Same Old Medicine In Japan?

5:48pm August 01, 2013

by Anthony Kuhn

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hopes to bring the Japanese economy out of years of stagnation by pumping money into the economy and encouraging domestic consumption. But not everyone is seeing the benefits, and some say it's just a repackaging of strategies that have failed Japan before.

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National

Former Goldman Sachs Trader Found Liable For Fraud

5:48pm August 01, 2013

Former Goldman Sachs trader Fabrice Tourre was found liable on six of seven counts on Thursday. The Securities and Exchange Commission accused Tourre of misleading investors in a mortgage-linked security.

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People gathered outside a Wendy's restaurant in New York City on Monday as part of a one-day strike calling for higher wages for fast-food workers.

Fast-Food Strikers Demand A 'Living Wage'

8:22am August 01, 2013

by Joel Rose

Picketers in seven cities say McDonald's, Wendy's and other fast-food chains should pay employees $15 an hour. But the restaurant industry says that would force those companies to cut jobs.

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Super Bowl volunteer Ben Schreiber distributes fan guides to any of the thousands of people who may need them while visiting Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI festivities, in 2012.

Sports

Why Would You Volunteer For Next Year's Super Bowl?

1:40pm July 31, 2013

by Frank Deford

The Super Bowl is one of the great financial bonanzas of modern times. From the players to the networks to the hotels, everybody involved with it makes a killing.

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A version of Ford's flagship F-150 pickup truck that runs on natural gas.

Economy

Ford Taking America's Best-Selling Truck All 'Natural'

6:59am July 31, 2013

by Sonari Glinton

Ford is taking a big step into the alternative fuel world with an F-150 pickup truck that can run on natural gas. If it succeeds, the move could have repercussions for the broader auto industry.

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National

White House Proposes Major Changes To Corporate Tax Code

5:32pm July 30, 2013

President Obama traveled to Tennessee on Tuesday, another event in his recent push to emphasize jobs and the economy.

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The Toyota Prius, seen here at the New York International Auto Show in March, was one of the cars security experts Chris Valasek and Charlie Miller showed to be susceptible to attacks by hackers.

With Smarter Cars, The Doors Are Open To Hacking Dangers

7:46am July 30, 2013

by Steve Henn

Chris Valasek and Charlie Miller have been hacking into products for a long time. But they don't steal stuff or mess with people; instead, their purpose is to pressure companies into making their products more secure. Their recent research on hacking cars has shown just how dangerous these kinds of attacks could be.

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Montana opened the first government-run medical clinic for state employees last fall. A year later, the state says the clinic is already saving money.

Montana's State-Run Free Clinic Sees Early Success

7:46am July 30, 2013

by Dan Boyce

A year ago, Montana opened the nation's first clinic for free primary healthcare services to its state government employees. It was pitched as a way to improve employee health but faced political opposition. A year later, the state says the clinic is saving money and diagnosing a host of issues.

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Can I buy a pair of jeans made in North Korea?

Stamps, Jeans, Beer: What Americans Want From North Korea

12:01pm July 29, 2013

by Zoe Chace

U.S. citizens who want to buy stuff from North Korea have to send a letter to the government asking for special permission. We got copies of those letters.

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Economy

What A Falling Gold Price Means For Pawn Shops

11:45am July 26, 2013

by Lisa Chow

The price of gold has dropped nearly 30 percent from December. Will that spell trouble for pawn brokers who hold gold as collateral?

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