However, the committee concluded, for the government to know everything, it has to collect everything. The committee suggested putting automatic controls that limit who can access the data collected by…
The franc soared by as much as 30% at one point, before settling later in the day at around parity to the euro, still up 20%. It slipped back a…
The magazine’s so-called “survivors’ issue,” published Wednesday, expressed appreciation for the outpouring of public support after the January 7 attack. The support continues, with sellouts at newsstands across Paris on…
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Backlash from fans and critics was fervent. “It’s a movie about blacks being shut out of society. … And now we’re shut out of Hollywood,” Al Sharpton told the New…
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According to a regulatory filing registered this week with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Hamm pledged about $2.4 billion worth of shares in Continental. – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain…
Papa John’s called the shooting “a tragic event,” and said that the safety of its employees is a top priority. However, the company said its policy “prohibits employees from utilizing…
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Rates are dropping because of low inflation, a strong U.S. dollar and lackluster housing demand over the holidays, Swonk says. Related: FHA to lower cost of mortgage insurance – Chicago…
For perspective, major websites all over the world are constantly under attack by hackers seeking to take them down or break in to steal sensitive information, such as credit card…
Even though the unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level since mid-2008, Americans are still finding it challenging to land a job. That’s particularly true among those age 50…
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Still, the firestorm never let up, and Marriott retracted its request on Wednesday. Marriott said it “will continue to look to the FCC to clarify appropriate security measures network operators…
Notre Dame’s football team had a disappointing seasonafter a 6-0 start, it stumbled to lose five of its last six regular season games. Related: Wildly popular college football about to…
“I’m guessing the new Congress will squawk at the $60 billion price tag, but I hope the idea sticks, because more veterans, from Iraq and Afghanistan this time, as well…
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On top of that, companies have to pay $20,000 per executive for a ticket. Then there are other essentials, such as bed and breakfast, not to mention wining and dining….
Target is seeking a court’s approval to set aside 70 million Canadian dollars, or $59 million, to cover the cost of providing 16-weeks of compensation and benefits for affected employees….
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The ECB is widely expected to announce stimulus measures on January 22. That will flood the market with euros, making it difficult for the Swiss to defend a fixed exchange…
In its 2013 annual report the group said the extent of its debt problems would require the company to “ultimately seek a restructuring, amendment, or refinancing of our debt.” –…
“No-income-tax states like Washington, Texas and Florida do, in fact, have average-to-low taxes overall. However, they are far from ‘low-tax’ for poor families,” the report notes. In Illinois, there is…
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Other products launched Thursday included headphones, and a tiny set top box. The privately-owned company is known in China for its cheap phones and ardent fans. The devices — which…
JetBlue (JBLU) passengers who were trapped on the tarmac for many hours got national attention after an ice storm caused long delays at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport in…
The films that were nominated over “Lego Movie” were “Big Hero 6,” “The Boxtrolls,” “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” “Song of the Sea,” and “The Tale of The Princess…
In California, the tube could be built above ground, roughly following the Interstate 5 highway between L.A. and S.F. The entire thing would be powered by solar panels mounted on…
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