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President Obama (center) and Secretary of State John Kerry (right) attend Monday's opening ceremony of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in the Paris suburb of Le Bourget.

Some 150 World Leaders Gather In Paris For U.N. Climate Conference

5:17pm November 30, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The conference is being billed as a last-chance summit to avoid catastrophic climate change. The goal is to come to a global agreement to limit greenhouse emissions.

This photo illustration shows a Chinese 100-yuan note.

China's Renminbi Gets A Stamp Of Approval From The IMF

4:55pm November 30, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

The IMF's decision to add the renminbi, also called the yuan, to its basket of reserve currencies is a new mark of prestige for the world's second-largest economy.

Professor Philip Yaghmai (left) talks to Ismael Becerra, 18, in the lab at El Camino Community College's Compton campus. Students translate machining theory into practice on vertical mills, CNC machines and other heavy equipment used in aerospace fastener

What Gets Made In LA Is Way More Than Movies

3:19pm November 30, 2015

The LA area is home to the most manufacturing jobs in the U.S., from clothes to metal parts to new aerospace tech. Companies have reinvented themselves, even as they struggle to find skilled workers.

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A power-generating windmill turbine is seen in front of the Arc de Triomphe on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris ahead of the COP21 World Climate Summit, which begins Monday.

Why Negotiators At Paris Climate Talks Are Tossing The Kyoto Model

10:48am November 30, 2015

by Christopher Joyce

The Kyoto Protocol of 1997 didn't slow down the gradual warming of the planet. Now governments meeting for a two-week summit are trying an a la carte approach.

The Amazon Fulfilment Centre prepares for Black Friday this year in Hemel Hempstead, England. Black Friday has now surpassed Cyber Monday as Amazon.co.uk's busiest day.

Smartphones Tame Black Friday Shopping Frenzy

8:09am November 28, 2015

by Sonari Glinton

Phones are becoming more shopping-friendly and more consumers are willing to wait for online deals. This year's online sales boost signals an era of mobile shopping as retailers race to keep up.

Economy

Food Banks' Pickle: Getting Food To The Right Place At The Right Time

6:13am November 27, 2015

by Jacob Goldstein

On any day, a food bank could end up with heaps of pasta sauce, but no pasta. To solve the problem, a network of food banks created a currency of fake money and embraced trade.

It actually costs more than a penny to make a penny.

Critics Wonder Whether Pennies Make Sense Anymore

8:04am November 26, 2015

by Chris Arnold

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says the government is reviewing a proposal to stop making the penny. It actually costs nearly 2 cents to make a penny, so the government loses money.

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Economy

Retail Shoppers Want Theatrical Experiences That Delight And Excite

5:08am November 26, 2015

Linda Wertheimer talks to analyst Liz Dunn of Talmage Associates about retail trends. She says consumers aren't necessarily buying stuff, they want to buy experiences: travel, restaurants or shows.

As Britain's Coal Industry Loses Its Glow, Miners Feel Betrayed

5:08am November 26, 2015

by Leila Fadel

The last deep pit coal mine in northern England closes next month, marking the death of an industry that has fueled area towns for decades. Miners are angry the government didn't do more to help them.

Once Prone To Danger On The High Seas, New System Protects Alaska Fishermen

4:55pm November 25, 2015

by Jess Jiang

When regulations were imposed to protect Alaska's fisheries it led to a dangerous race to catch fish as fast as possible. A new system to manage sustainable fishing is making the job safer.