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A model at the front entrance to the Abercrombie & Fitch flagship store in New York City.

Supreme Court Will Consider Abercrombie's Religious Discrimination Case

7:36pm October 02, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

At issue is whether the retailer discriminated against a Muslim woman over a headscarf. The government says yes; the retailer says the woman didn't tell them she wore the hijab for religious reasons.

The trucking industry is short about 30,000 drivers nationwide, says the American Trucking Associations. Women are joining the ranks to help fill the void.

National

To Reverse Driver Shortage, Trucking Industry Steers Women To Jobs

7:03pm October 02, 2014

by Nate Rott

The American Trucking Associations says the industry is short some 30,000 truckers. As the economy rebounds and shipping picks up, trucking companies are looking for new ways to bolster their numbers.

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JPMorgan Chase Says Breach Exposed Contact Info Of 76 Million Households

5:51pm October 02, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

The bank said a breach revealed the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of 76 million households and 7 million small businesses. Other sensitive data was not compromised.

Student protesters in Hong Kong resist during a change of shift for local police but backed down after being reassured they could reoccupy the pavement outside the government compound's gate.

Hong Kong Leader Says Government Will Meet With Demonstrators

5:29pm October 02, 2014

by Scott Neuman

Leung Chun-ying told reporters that he appointed his deputy to meet with student activists to discuss "constitutional development," but he renewed warnings about occupying government buildings.

The WeBike cycling desk can be found at airports and train stations across in Western Europe.

Arts

The Cycling Desk: Work Out And Charge Your Phone During A Trip

4:35pm October 02, 2014

by Elise Hu

Stationary bikes that power your gadgets as you pedal are this week's innovation pick. They've already appeared in railway stations and airports in Europe and may be for sale later this year.

San Francisco City Supervisor David Campos (right) walks with drag queen Sister Roma to a news conference on Sept. 17 about a Facebook policy that requires people to use their

National

Facebook Apologizes For Name Policy That Affected LGBT Community

4:34pm October 02, 2014

by Dana Farrington

The social networking site will not change its requirement for people to use "real" names on their profiles, but it will adjust how alleged violations are reported and enforced.

I Thought It Was Just Stress, Until It Broke My Heart

4:20pm October 02, 2014

by Wendy Wolfson

Sure, she felt sick, but it was probably just stress. She had to make it to the crucial meeting at her son's school and solve the day care problem. But all along her heart was whispering, "enough."

In one study, people who were in a buffet line served themselves a lot more of an unhealthful pasta dish if they were next to or behind a person perceived to be overweight.

Science

Your Fellow Diners' Size May Affect How Much You Eat

4:20pm October 02, 2014

by Alison Bruzek

In one study, people who ate near a heavier dining companion served themselves lots more food. Researchers say a fellow diner's weight is just one of many subconscious cues influencing what we eat.

A customer shops for produce at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco in March.

National

California Cracks Down On Farmers Market Cheaters

4:06pm October 02, 2014

by Dan Charles

Did your local farmer really grow that heirloom apple he just sold you? California wants to know, so it's sending more inspectors out to make sure the produce sold at markets really is local.

National

Supreme Court Declines To Hear Gay-Marriage Cases ... For Now

3:42pm October 02, 2014

by Nina Totenberg

Although there are seven same-sex-marriage cases pending before the court, the justices like to thoroughly vet a big issue like this before they choose which cases to hear and when.