A Proposed New Tax, Mainly On Latinos, To Pay For Trump's Border Wall
It's called the Border Wall Funding Act of 2017. And it would place a new tax on money being wired to Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Fox News Hits Back At Accuser's Lawyer In Mocking Response To Lawsuit
Fox News has responded mockingly to a lawsuit filed by the attorney representing former Fox host Andrea Tantaros in her sexual harassment allegations against the network.
United Airlines Has Happy Shareholders, Unhappy Workers
United Airlines' shareholders don't seem too worried about the long-term impact of a passenger being violently dragged off a plane. But workers for United's contractors are protesting low wages.
Google A.I. Clinches Series Against Humanity's Last, Best Hope To Win At Go
Ke Jie is a wunderkind — the 19-year-old undisputed master of what might well be the world's most complex game. And he just soundly lost a best-of-three series to an artificial intelligence program.
Trump Said He Would Donate Foreign-Government Profits; Docs Suggest Limited Effort
The Trump Organization told staff that asking guests if they represent a foreign government would impede privacy. The House Oversight Committee's top Democrat says the policy raises "grave concerns."
Boom Time Again For U.S. Oil Industry, Thanks To OPEC
The oil industry is coming out of a two-year slump after OPEC cut production. In oil-rich North Dakota, there are more energy jobs than available workers and local businesses are seeing a revival.
GOP Health Plan Would Leave 23 Million More Uninsured, Budget Office Says
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that the Republicans' Obamacare repeal-and-replace bill would also reduce the deficit and leave some sick Americans unable to buy coverage.
The Reclusive Hedge Fund Billionaire Behind Trump's Campaign
Robert Mercer, a reclusive hedge fund manager, is widely seen as a major force behind the Trump election and administration. But many wonder what he wants in exchange from Trump.
Episode 773: Slot Flaw Scofflaws
As long as there have been casinos, people have tried to cheat them. The latest attempt was by a group of hackers who tried to take down slot machines using math, iPhones, and a whole lot of swiping.
Vermont's Governor Vetoes Recreational Pot Bill
The governor said he is "not philosophically opposed" to legalization, and that he'll work with the legislature to change some points. The bill resembles D.C.'s "home-grow" approach to marijuana.