Elizabeth Warren To Consumer Chief: 'You Owe The Public Straight Answers'
On Thursday, the senator sent a scathing letter to the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency she helped build.
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The Homeless Count
The homeless population in Los Angeles County has been skyrocketing. A team from USC tried to figure out why.
Former NBC Correspondent Accuses Tom Brokaw Of Sexual Misconduct
Linda Vester, who spent a decade at NBC before going to Fox News, says the legendary news anchor groped her and forcibly tried to kiss her in the 1990s. Brokaw denies the allegations.
Emergency Evacuation Finally Lifted After Huge Oil Refinery Fire In Superior, Wis.
The evacuation zone had extended for miles. The Canadian-owned refinery processes crude from the Canadian tar sands in Alberta and from North Dakota's Bakken shale oil fields.
Tanya Menon: What Can We Gain By Expanding Our Social Circles?
Humans naturally seek out cliques or in-groups. But organizational psychologist Tanya Menon encourages us to break out of our social comfort zones, for wider opportunities to grow.
Tim Ferriss: How Can We Become Comfortable With Discomfort?
How can we conquer our fears? Entrepreneur Tim Ferriss says that by taking action, we can train ourselves to accept discomfort, become more resilient, and expand our horizons.
U.S. Economic Growth Slowed To 2.3 Percent
Consumers didn't keep up with the blistering pace of spending, which meant slower economic growth. But recently, growth has tended to pick up momentum later in the year.
Amazon Reports Huge Quarterly Profits, Hikes Prime Membership Fee
Amazon's first quarter sales reached $51 billion, a 43 percent increase over last year. Its net income was $1.6 billion. Amazon also increased its annual Prime membership fee to $119 a year from $99.
Navigating Campus For The 'Not Rich': Students Launch A Crowdsourced Guide
At the University of Michigan, two students have created an online guidebook with tips for other low- and middle-income students trying to manage the high costs of college.
Fancy An American Football Match? NFL Owner Bids For London's Wembley Stadium
Shahid Khan, the American billionaire owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars, has reportedly offered nearly $835 million for the facility. The move could pave the way for more NFL games in London.