Trump To Davos: 'America Is Open For Business'
At the World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Friday, President Trump encouraged movers and shakers to invest in the U.S., touting his economic agenda of tax cuts and deregulation.
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U.S. Growth Slows To 2.6 Percent Pace In The Fourth Quarter
The U.S. economy expanded at a decent pace in the final months of 2017. But most economists had been expecting stronger growth. This dashed hopes for three straight quarters of growth above 3 percent.
After Revelations Of Gender Pay Gap At BBC, 4 Male Hosts Agree To Salary Cut
The prominent male presenters agreed to pay cuts after the network's China editor, Carrie Gracie, abruptly resigned as head of the Beijing bureau, accusing the BBC of promulgating gender pay inequity.
What's New At The Detroit Auto Show
New cars on display at the Detroit auto show are full of fancy new technology. But it doesn't have anything to do with automation or self-driving.
Walmart To Launch Online Grocery Delivery In Japan, E-Book Sales In U.S.
The U.S. retailing giant is partnering with Japan's biggest e-commerce company with the aim of advancing in a competitive international market. Walmart has also announced layoffs at its headquarters.
Trump Meets With British And Israeli Prime Ministers At World Economic Forum
President Trump is attending the annual gathering of global business elite in Davos, Switzerland. He met with the British and Israeli prime ministers on Thursday ahead of a major speech on Friday.
Supplies Of Valuable Ginseng Root Dwindling
Ginseng is a prized root in demand for it's wide use in traditional Chinese medicine. Some of the most valuable ginseng grows wild in Appalachia, but supplies are dwindling.
FDA Panel Gives Qualified Support To Claims For 'Safer' Smoking Device
An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration recommends the agency accept Philip Morris' claims that its iQOS device, a cigarette alternative, reduces exposure to harmful chemicals.
A Mafia Story With a Twist
Today on the show: citrus, globalization, and the birth of the mafia.
Amid Bitcoin Frenzy, SEC Warns Against Risky Cryptocurrency Products
The Securities and Exchange Commission is worried about the rise of new ways to invest in digital currencies like bitcoin. Regulators warn of potential "fraud and manipulation" in proposed funds.