Oops: Wrong Name Announced As Winner Of Miss Universe Pageant
Miss Colombia was crowned Miss Universe. Then host Steve Harvey apologized, saying he had read the card wrong. The real winner was Miss Philippines.
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How San Diego Will Hold Up Its Green Transition Promise
Last week, San Diego's city council voted to transition to using 100 percent renewable energy by 2035, becoming the first major American city to enter a legally binding agreement to do so.
As U.S. Bids Adieu To 'Bleu,' Not All Chefs Say It's Cream Of The Crop
Despite a thriving foodie scene, 16 Le Cordon Bleu cooking schools will soon close. Some restaurateurs say the brand's aura has unnecessarily lured grads into the field and saddled them with debt.
Nicaragua Canal Project Put On Hold As Chinese Investor Suffers Financially
Plans for the transcontinental canal to be built across Nicaragua have been placed on hold. Opposition is growing and the main Chinese backer has lost a large percent of his wealth in the downturn of the stock exchange.
Obama Signs $1.8 Trillion Tax And Spending Bill Into Law
The federal government will be funded until Sept. 30, 2016, in a deal that includes hundreds of billions of dollars in tax breaks.
Little Florida Bank Goes Where Behemoths Fear To Tread: Cuba
Middlemen, messy currencies and questions galore allude to the price of banking in Cuba — but that's not stopping Stonegate, the first to offer customers a debit card they can use across the strait.
Lax Auditing Encouraged Overcharging By Medicare Advantage Plans
Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley says the federal government has to "get it right" and pursue full refunds for overpayments to companies that offer Medicare Advantage health insurance.
Spain's Economy Is Expanding, But Most New Jobs Are Temporary
For a generation of young Spaniards, temporary employment has become the new normal. As voters head to the polls on Sunday, many are wondering if that should really count as recovery.
Martin Shkreli Is Replaced As Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO
One day after he was arrested on fraud charges, controversial drug executive Martin Shkreli has resigned his post as CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals. Shkreli is currently free on bail.
How The Heck Do You Pay Off Your College Loans?
It's easy for parents and students to get lost in the college loan and debt jungle. Yet another plan aimed at helping students reduce debt burden takes effect this month. Will it help?