Pennsylvania Professors Go On Strike
Faculty members began a walkout Wednesday after contract talks with the state broke down. The striking union represents educators at 14 of Pennsylvania's public universities.
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With Oil Prices Down, Saudi Arabia Turns To The Bond Market For The First Time
Long synonymous with wealth and luxury, the desert kingdom is looking for ways to plug a growing budget deficit.
Call For Action From A Survivor Of Trafficking (Yes, It Happens To Men)
Ronny Marty talks about his experience — and the report he helped write as a member of the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking.
How Much Is A Nobel Prize Medal Worth?
On Monday, Sotheby's will auction off a Nobel economics prize medal awarded to John Nash in 1994. So, how much is a Nobel medal worth?
Three Bits of Business News You'll Be Glad To Know
Politics dominated the news this week. But the business world also had some interesting stories. Here are just three, involving: Black Friday shopping; sham bank accounts and dining out.
Episode 729: When Subaru Came Out
Subaru's sales had been slumping for years. So the car company took a big risk and targeted a group of consumers that just about everyone else was ignoring.
Treasury Tries Again To Keep American Firms' Taxes In U.S.
The department has revised rules first issued in April, aimed at so-called tax inversions and earnings stripping. They involve companies moving their legal addresses and tax bills abroad.
For The Long Haul, Self-Driving Trucks May Pave The Way Before Cars
Despite being self-driving, big rigs will still need truckers to ride along and take control of in case of emergency situations. But some say they may be the last generation to do their jobs.
Wells Fargo, Samsung And Volkswagen: Can A Good Name Be Restored?
Wells Fargo's CEO, John Stumpf, stepped down Wednesday as his company tries to rebuild its reputation. Wells Fargo, Samsung and Volkswagen have all seen their names hurt by poorly handled scandals.
We Pay Billions For Greener Farms, So What Does That Buy Us?
American farmers receive billions of dollars each year in "conservation payments" that are intended to protect the environment. Some environmentalists say the payments deserve scrutiny — and reform.