$900 Million Prize, 1 In 292 Million Odds — And A Few More Lottery Numbers
The record-breaking powerball prize rose to new heights this afternoon. But did you know Americans spent more than $70 billion on the lottery last year?
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Oregon Occupiers Bolster Cause Of Other Anti-Government Militants
There's growing concern among former federal land managers that the government's inaction against one Nevada rancher is helping the cause of armed anti-government militants elsewhere in the West.
A Historic Start: Economic Ups And Downs
2016 so far has brought the worst first-week-of-the-year in stock market history. Fears over trouble in China caused worldwide mayhem in markets. But, the U.S. got an encouraging employment report.
Episode 675: The Cost Of Crossing
Sneaking people across the U.S.-Mexico border is a well established, booming business. Today on the show, we meet a businessman and a client in the evolving industry of human smuggling.
Campbell Soup Switches Sides In The GMO Labeling Fight
The Campbell Soup Co. has announced that it now supports a federal law requiring labeling of genetically modified ingredients. It's the first major food company to endorse such a law.
The Employment Outlook For 2016 Is Looking Much Brighter
The Labor Department's latest jobs report provided reassurance that the domestic economy is on track for 2016. That was welcome news, given all of the gloomy reports coming out of China.
U.S. Officials, Tech Leaders Meet To Discuss Counterterrorism
Behind closed doors in Silicon Valley, top officials from the Obama administration looked into how big Internet companies can help weed out ISIS recruitment and run counter campaigns online.
Amid Chinese Uncertainty, U.S. Economy Shows Strength With Jobs Report
After a frightening week for global financial markets, the U.S. economy showed real strength on Friday when the Labor Department released the December jobs report. It showed employers added 292,000 jobs, which is a strong number.
Lottery Pitfalls: What Not To Do If You Win
The Powerball jackpot has reached a record $800 million. Jon Ogg of "24/7 Wall Street" tells us what not to do if you're the winner.
Can The Best Financial Tips Fit On An Index Card?
Yes, according to an economist who wrote a blog post that went viral in 2013. Now he has expanded the basics in a book, The Index Card.