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Russian Cheesemaker Benefits From Putin's Sanctions

6:20am November 19, 2018

by Lucian Kim

At a panel discussion attended by Vladimir Putin, a man got up to thank the Russian president for the ban on EU food imports, which he credited for helping his local cheese business to flourish.

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News Brief: California Wildfires, Brexit Negotiations

6:17am November 19, 2018

The search goes on for more victims, and President Trump visited some areas impacted by the fires. And, Britain's prime minister begins a critical week of Brexit negotiations with the EU.

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Protesters gather in Long Island City to say "no" to the Amazon "HQ2" decision to establish part of its second headquarters in the New York City neighborhood.

Economy

Opinion: Amazon Deal In New York Creates Some Unlikely Allies

3:47pm November 17, 2018

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on Amazon's plan to open a headquarters in New York. It has prompted an unlikely coalition to unite in opposition, because of tax breaks and subsidies the company will get.

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Fire investigators search the debris at a home where an explosion occurred following a gas line failure in September in Lawrence, Mass.

National

Federal Investigators Pinpoint What Caused String Of Gas Explosions In Mass.

8:05pm November 16, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

The National Transportation Safety Board says a natural gas company engineer made a major mistake in developing construction plans, resulting in a disastrous chain reaction.

Jennie-O is recalling 45 tons of raw turkey that may be tainted by salmonella.

Health & Safety

Jennie-O Recalls Ground Turkey Following One Case Of Illness From Salmonella

5:32pm November 16, 2018

by Ruben Kimmelman

Over 45 tons of meat could potentially harbor the food-borne illness, the USDA said. More recalls from other companies could follow, as the government tracks a widespread outbreak of the same strain.

Economy

Recession Indicators, Pt 1

5:18pm November 16, 2018

Are we heading into a recession? The Conference Board's Leading Indicator has ten ways to tell.

Transportation

It's Here: Business 40 Officially Shuts Down Saturday Morning

3:27pm November 16, 2018

by Sean Bueter

Highly-anticipated. Much-needed. Long-dreaded.

Whatever you think of the extended shutdown and renovation of Business 40 in Winston-Salem, it's finally here.

Politics & Government

Facebook Is On The Defensive After 'NYT' Report On Response To Russian Interference

6:22pm November 15, 2018

by Alina Selyukh

Facebook says it is cutting ties with the Washington consulting firm Definers Public Affairs, which spread disparaging information about the social network's critics.

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FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said he wants to ban menthol cigarettes because teenagers often become addicted to nicotine by smoking them.

Health & Safety

FDA Seeks Ban On Menthol Cigarettes To Fight Teen Smoking

6:22pm November 15, 2018

by Rob Stein

In its latest effort to curb smoking by young people, the FDA wants to outlaw menthol cigarettes. The agency would also restrict sales of flavored e-cigarettes to reduce youth addiction to nicotine.

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Economy

The Lucky Country

5:26pm November 15, 2018

Australia hasn't had a recession in 27 years. Good policy? Or just good luck?