Hurricane Season Takes Its Toll On Home Sales And Builder Optimism
The recent enormous storms have hit the industry hard, with several signs turning negative. But economists expect a rebound when the weather improves.
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Jake LaMotta, Boxer Of 'Raging Bull' Fame, Dies At 95
LaMotta, the middleweight champion whose story inspired Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro, was famous for his fury both in and out of the ring. Later in life, he became a stand-up comedian.
Fed's Unwinding Of Crisis Programs Expected To Push Up Interest Rates Very Gradually
The Federal Reserve in October will begin unwinding the extraordinary stimulus it used to battle the Great Recession. That means that over the long run, rates on car loans and mortgages could go up.
President Trump's Decision On Iran Nuclear Deal Could Affect Boeing Sales
Boeing has been one of the big winners with the Iran nuclear deal with two deals worth roughly $20 billion with Iranian airlines. This could be in jeopardy if President Trump does not certify Iran's compliance with the accord.
An Anti-Violence Activist Shares Her Reason For Buying A Gun
Camiella Williams is an anti-violence advocate, who works hard to teach people other ways of dealing with problems, but she's lost more than two dozen friends and family members to Chicago's gun violence in recent years.
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands Hit By Hurricane Maria
Less than a month after Hurricane Irma hit, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico are dealing with another storm as Hurricane Maria barrels through the region.
Editing Embryo DNA Yields Clues About Early Human Development
Researchers disabled a gene that they think helps determine which human embryos will develop normally. The technique they used is controversial because it could be used to change babies' DNA.
The Department Of Education Cuts Off A Student Loan Watchdog
The Education Department has terminated two agreements with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Here's why that matters.
Lessons From Katrina: How Restaurants Can Be Beacons In A Catastrophe
In good times, restaurants do more than furnish meals. They also provide a place to bring people together. As Louisiana knows all too well, that's what makes them so vital during the worst times, too.
Cassini's Spectacular Legacy — And Nod To The Future
Following on Cassini's discoveries, NASA aims to probe Jupiter's Europa for potential life. With every new world we discover, we should look back at our own planet with awe, says Marcelo Gleiser.