Indian Shopkeepers Greet Wal-Mart's Expansion Plans With Protests
"Wal-Mart, come to your senses!" the protesters shouted. These vendors and hawkers are not happy that the retail giant plans to open 50 more stores.
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Soda Companies Step Up Their Marketing To Black And Latino Kids
Black youth saw more than twice as many ads for sugary drinks on TV compared with white children and teens in 2013. Advertising for the drinks on Spanish-language TV also increased by 44 percent.
What The U.S. Could Learn From Japan's Latest Recession
Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel about what's gone wrong with Japan's economy. Wessel is director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution and a contributor to The Wall Street Journal.
Takata Quality Official Apologizes Over Air Bag Defect Linked To Deaths
Hiroshi Shimizu's remarks came in testimony to a Senate panel. U.S. regulators want the company to issue a nationwide vehicle recall. So far, the recall has been restricted to high-humidity areas.
Despite Low Employment, Millennials Hold Key To Reviving South Texas
The McAllen metro area in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas has one of the country's lowest employment rates for millennials. Economists say they will be critical to bringing the area out of poverty.
With Drought The New Normal, Calif. Farmers Find They Have To Change
Three years of severe drought in California is forcing farmers and ranchers to make some tough choices. In some cases, they're rethinking everything about their business and finding new opportunities.
Delinquent Mine Fines: 'Clearly Troubling ... More Can Be Done'
"We have tools in place to crack down on these scofflaws, but what's missing is a stronger commitment," says John Kline, a key House Republican.
Amid The Stereotypes, Some Facts About Millennials
"Millennial" is the demographic buzzword of the moment. But are young adults today really so different from previous generations? We charted some numbers to find out — and spotted interesting trends.
NBC The Latest To Distance Itself From Bill Cosby
There was more fallout for actor comedian Bill Cosby on Wednesday, following renewed allegations about sexual misconduct. NBC said it was cancelling plans for a comedy it was developing with Cosby.
Just What Is In Pumpkin Spice Flavor? (Hint: Not Pumpkin)
Pumpkin spice is the flavor of the season, but does anyone think there's real pumpkin in the "science goo" in our lattes? Turns out flavor companies have come up with a simple chemical recipe for it.