Tobacco Is Smokin' Again In Zimbabwe
Tobacco production took a nosedive after the economy collapsed and the government seized white-owned farms. A decade later, the industry is booming once more.
Economy
California Rules An Uber Driver Is An Employee, Not A Contractor
The California Labor Commission ruled that a driver for the ride-hailing service, Uber, was an employee, not an independent contractor. The decision could have huge implications for the company.
European Union Leaders Hold Last-Minute Talks To Keep Greece From Default
It's crunch time again in the eurozone debt negotiations. Greece probably won't be able to pay back a bailout loan by the end of the month, as the country refuses to reform its pension system.
Hartford, Conn., Bets On Baseball To Revive Ailing Economy
For more than a decade, Connecticut has failed to stimulate growth in its capital city. Now, its leaders hope to turn a vacant stretch of surface parking into a $60 million minor league stadium.
Obamacare Repeal Would Add Billions to Deficit
A new report adds to the debate over the economic impact of the Affordable Care Act in advance of a much-awaited Supreme Court ruling.
Documents Reveal Secret Legal Battle Over Medicare Overbilling
The federal government overpaid for nearly half of the patients of a Medicare Advantage plan, a Medicare audit found. At issue is whether insurers "upcode" diagnoses to reap bigger payments.
How A Tax On Chicken Changed The Playing Field For U.S. Automakers
German families in the 60s loved cheap American-raised chicken. And Americans loved cheap VW Beetles. We hear how a trade dispute over frozen chicken parts changed the American auto industry.
After Reynolds/Lorillard Merger, Many Questions Remain
The $27.4 billion dollar deal that joined Reynolds American Inc. and Lorillard became final last week.
Congress Breathes Life Into President's Fast-Track Trade Plan
In a close vote, the House approved fast-track authority, but the fate of the trade measure is still to be determined.
Woman To Share Marquee On $10 Bill With Alexander Hamilton
A redesign of the denomination will add the portrait of an as-yet-undetermined famous American woman beginning in 2020.