China Unveils Its First Commercial Jet To Compete With Boeing, Airbus
Because of production delays, the single-aisle, twin-engine C919 won't be on the market until at least 2018.
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From 'Book Strap' To 'Burrito': A History Of The School Backpack
Backpacks and textbooks are a match made in heaven. But not too long ago, students walked to school carrying their books in their arms.
Pfizer Would Cut Its Corporate Tax Bill If It Merges With Allergan
If the deal closes, Pfizer would move its headquarters to Ireland and reduce what it pays in taxes. Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution.
At This Sandwich Shop, A Vietnamese Pop Star Serves Up Banh Mi
Lynda Trang Dai, known as the "Vietnamese Madonna," performs around the world. Back home in California, she's got a different starring role: she's the only one to whip up her sandwiches' secret sauce.
Small Investors To Fund Small Businesses On Internet Sites
This is different from Kickstarter, which facilitates gifts, not investments. On the new federally regulated sites, you'll be able to make an investment, although there's no guarantee it will pay off.
NFL Player Pierre Garcon Files Class-Action Lawsuit Against FanDuel
The lawsuit says the daily fantasy company "knowingly and improperly exploits the popularity and performance" of NFL players.
When High Fees Stink Up Your 401(k), What Can You Do?
Many Americans with 401(k) plans don't know if they're paying any fees. Pay too much, and it could take a chunk out of your nest egg. If your plan's too costly, complain to your employer, experts say.
FACT CHECK: Do Tax Cuts Grow The Economy?
Lots of GOP candidates say their tax policies will boost growth. That's oversimplifying it.
Obamacare Deploys New Apps, Allies To Persuade The Uninsured
Open enrollment for Obamacare opens Sunday. Millions of people still lack health insurance, including some who signed up last year but later dropped their health coverage, calling it "unaffordable."
Tainted Treats: Racism And The Rise Of Big Candy
Halloween's iconic candy corn first appeared in stores in the 1920s. The decade saw a boom in the retail candy business — and in advertising and production divided along racial lines.