Economy Adds A Disappointing 126,000 Jobs In March
The monthly numbers from the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics were well short of the 245,000 jobs economists had expected.
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If A Caller Says, 'I Am With The IRS,' He's Not
The IRS says if you are surprised to be getting a call from the agency, it's not them on the line. Don't fall for it! Scammers are trying to trick you into giving up personal information or cash.
If You Know Where The Missing $6 Million Is, Please Tell Sierra Leone
Funds allocated to fight Ebola have vanished into thin air. That kind of funny money business happens all too often when disaster strikes and donations roll in.
A Chinese Tourism Boom Has South Koreans Cramming
South Korea is the top foreign destination for Chinese tourists, which means Koreans are scrambling to adjust to the hordes of travelers from the mainland.
Ex-Inmate Uses His Sentence To Create Successful Business Plan
Frederick Hutson disrupted the biggest captive market in America. While in prison, he honed a business plan and re-imagined that system as an untapped consumer base.
Venezuela Cuts Oil Subsidies To Caribbean Nations
For a decade, Venezuela sold oil at subsidized payment rates to 13 neighbors, including Cuba. But tumbling oil prices have hit Venezuela's economy hard, forcing it to trim those subsidies.
With So Much Oil Flowing, U.S. May Be Reaching Storage Limits
Amid record production, some analysts worry the U.S. will run out of places to put it all. One says lack of storage space could drive oil down to about $20 a barrel, less than half the current price.
Oakland Kids Get A Raise From The New Minimum Wage
The highest minimum wage in the nation just went into effect in Oakland, Calif. But what does that mean for young people and how are businesses making it work?
Silicon Prairie: Tech Startups Find A Welcoming Home In The Midwest
Some entrepreneurs are leaving the high-tech hot spots of San Francisco, New York and the Silicon Valley for greener pastures in a place that actually has greener pastures: Lincoln, Neb.
The Urban Neighborhood Wal-Mart: A Blessing Or A Curse?
The nation's largest retailer is known for sprawling suburban and rural stores. Now Wal-Mart is moving into city centers — sometimes despite strong local opposition.