U.S. Blocks Chinese Company's $1.2 Billion Takeover Of MoneyGram
The rejection comes despite Chinese billionaire Jack Ma's attempts to form ties with the Trump administration; he visited Trump Tower in January of last year.
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How Germany Wins At Manufacturing — For Now
Manufacturing accounts for 24 percent of the German economy. In the U.S., it's only 11 percent. What makes German manufacturing so strong and resilient?
2018 Administration Priority: Overhauling U.S. Trade Policy
One of President Trump's top priorities for the new year is overhauling U.S. trade policy. Ailsa Chang talks to Wendy Cutler, a former deputy U.S. trade representative under President Obama.
Tax Changes Could Hurt Affordability At High End Of The Housing Market
Thanks to the tax overhaul, buying a home will get more expensive in some places in 2018. That's because of new restrictions on how much mortgage interest and property taxes homeowners may deduct.
'Los Angeles Times' Newsroom Employees To Vote On Unionizing
This week newsroom employees at the Los Angeles Times will vote on joining a union. The paper has not fared well since it was first sold to the Tribune company in 2000, with rounds of layoffs and buyouts that continued under new ownership called Tronc. Now, fresh concerns are surfacing over the paper's new editor-in-chief, Lewis D'vorkin.
Vice Media Suspends 2 Executives After Allegations Of Harassment
In late December, The New York Times published a report alleging multiple instances of sexual harassment at the edgy company. Now its president and chief digital officer have been placed on leave.
Hoda Kotb Named Co-Anchor Of 'Today' Show, Replacing Matt Lauer
Kotb has filled in for Lauer since he was fired in late November for inappropriate sexual behavior. Now it's official: Kotb and Savannah Guthrie are Today's first all-female anchor team.
Ballet Master Retires Amid Sexual Misconduct Probe
In his letter to the board of the New York City Ballet, Peter Martins, 71, continued to deny he sexually harassed or abused members of the company. He had been on a leave of absence since last month.
Chief Justice Roberts Promises To Evaluate Sexual Misconduct Policies
In his annual report on the federal judiciary, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts said recent events have "illuminated the depth of the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace."