U.S. Economy Added 271,000 Jobs In October, Beating Expectations
The unemployment rate dipped slightly to 5 percent, according to the report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Obama Lifts Veil Of Secrecy On TPP, And It's A Whopper Of A Trade Deal
The U.S. trade representative has released the full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade deal more than 6,000 pages long. The 12-nation TPP would cover the world's largest free trade area.
N.Y. Attorney General Investigates Whether Exxon Mobil Lied On Climate Change
Investigators want to know if the company deceived investors and the public about risks associated with climate change. The company protests that it has included those risks in its reports for years.
Text Of Landmark Trade Deal Is Released, And The Real Debate Begins
The Trans-Pacific Partnership would form a 12-nation, free-trade zone. Advocates say it would level the playing field, but critics say it would lower wages and worker safety standards.
Episode 661: The Less Deadly Catch
Today on the show, how an economic fix took the deadliest job in America and made it safer. And why a lot of people are mad about it.
States To Face Challenges Enforcing Volkswagen Recall
There are nearly 500,000 diesel engine Volkswagen vehicles that will require a fix to bring them into compliance with U.S. air quality standards. It could be a challenge for states to entice reluctant owners to get their cars fixed.
Racial Tensions Rise In Rio De Janeiro As Economy Continues To Struggle
Amid Brazil's economic slump, race and class tensions are playing out on Rio de Janeiro's beaches. Online images of police and vigilantes targeting poor black youth have captured the public's attention.
Fed Chief Says A Rate Hike In December Is Still A 'Live Possibility'
The timing of an interest rate increase has been in question because of a slowing U.S. job market and troubles overseas.
Here's An Easier Way To Start Moving From Broke To Comfortable As You Age
The Treasury Department has launched a new type of retirement account that allows people to save without taking risks or paying fees. The myRA program is designed to encourage workers to start saving.
Gaming Company Activision Blizzard Buys 'Candy Crush' Developer
King Digital, the Swedish studio behind the "Candy Crush" puzzle game, is selling itself to Activision Blizzard for $5.9 billion. The goal of this corporate game: converting Crush players into paying customers interested in other online pastimes.