FedEx cellphone policy under scrutiny after deadly shooting
Employees at the Indianapolis facility couldn't get to their cellphones to call family or alert police.
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Women can't win when they push for higher pay, study finds
Call for women to "lean in" may only go so far — especially for high-achieving women empowered to ask for more.
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Top hedge fund manager frets that the market may be "possibly in the process of breaking completely."
NBA great Dwyane Wade becomes part owner of the Utah Jazz
"This goes way beyond the dream I had to just play basketball in the NBA," Wade said.
Scammers target people seeking federal funeral assistance
Fraudsters are looking to victimize applicants to U.S. program that offers up to $9,000 to help bury COVID-19 victims.
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New York is spending $2B on undocumented workers. Here's why.
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Carolina Herrera's creative director on fashion post-pandemic
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House GOP members who supported or criticized Trump see higher fundraising
GOP members who objected to the 2020 election results or voted for Trump's impeachment saw rise in individual donors.
Comedians flock to TikTok amid pandemic
Aspiring comedians are finding even bigger audiences online — and for some, it's more lucrative, too.
Bezos vows to make Amazon "Earth's Best Employer"
Bezos said in a letter to shareholders that he isn't comforted by the failure of the unionization effort in Bessemer, Alabama.
Kanye West's $1 million Yeezys could become the most expensive sneakers ever sold
The Nike shoes are described to be "one of the most prized and sought after sneakers in existence."
Kristin Cavallari on how to support mom-owned businesses
"Surrounding yourself with other mom entrepreneurs...and sharing your stories and helping each other out, I think, is really important," Cavallari said.
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Live Updates: Motive unknown after 8 killed at Indianapolis FedEx facility
Five others were wounded. Police say it appears the gunman took his own life.
FedEx cellphone policy under scrutiny after deadly shooting
Employees at the Indianapolis facility couldn't get to their cellphones to call family or alert police.
Biden retains historic-low refugee cap for now, angering allies
While he scrapped Trump-era categories that narrowed who could be resettled in the U.S., Mr. Biden did not increase the record-low 15,000-spot refugee ceiling.
Oath Keepers member first to plead guilty in Capitol riot
The plea deal comes 100 days after the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Women can't win when they push for higher pay, study finds
Call for women to "lean in" may only go so far — especially for high-achieving women empowered to ask for more.
Arizona Oath Keepers criticize national head
The largest chapter of the national militia group says Oath Keepers national head Stewart Rhodes "refuses to talk" with them. 60 Minutes reports on the group, Sunday.
Moderna plans to have third vaccine booster shot ready by fall
A booster shot could provide extra protection against COVID-19 variants, according to drugmakers.
Texas House approves open handgun carry without a permit
Local police chiefs spoke out against the bill, saying it would allow citizens to carry guns without proper training.
Biden welcomes Japan's prime minister to White House
Japan is one of the few industrialized nations not sanctioning China for human rights abuses. The U.S. would like that to change.
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The gardener by the Bay
Katie Delwiche's San Francisco gardening business is focused on growth — of her plants and in her clients' lives.
How to avoid getting buried in holiday debt
Consumers with credit card debt are willing to pile on even more during the holidays — that's a mistake, one expert says.
Behind on your rent or mortgage? Here's what to do
Renters should check local protections against evictions, while mortgage holders can negotiate with their servicer.
Their small business was big events — then they had to adapt
The Vintage Market had shows with up to 30,000 in attendance. After the pandemic, its owners found new ways to survive.
A restaurant with a heart of gold and nerves of steel
Conscious Eatery in Seattle gives away one meal for every meal purchased. Not even a pandemic could stop that.
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More Americans are working into old age
A growing swath of seniors are working beyond 65, with many needing to supplement their paltry retirement savings.
How gig economy workers can save for retirement
Several types of plans are available, but figuring out which one is right for you can be confusing, so here's some help
When delaying your Social Security benefits pays off
The impact of your age when you begin collecting benefits can be more financially significant than you think
Claiming Social Security too early costs Americans $3.4 trillion
Only 4% of retirees claim the benefit at the optimal time. Everyone else is losing out on $111,000 per household
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Actress Helen McCrory dies at 52
Her husband and fellow actor Damian Lewis she "died peacefully at home surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family"
Biden retains historic-low refugee cap for now, angering allies
While he scrapped Trump-era categories that narrowed who could be resettled in the U.S., Mr. Biden did not increase the record-low 15,000-spot refugee ceiling.
Prince Philip's apology letter to Richard Nixon revealed
Prince Philip said he had woken up "in a cold sweat" after realizing his mistake.
Navalny says Russian prison officials threatening to force feed him
The jailed Putin critic has been on a hunger strike, and says a prison worker warned him of a "serious deterioration in health and risk" if he doesn't start eating again.
How to watch Prince Philip's funeral
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said last week the funeral "very much reflects the Duke's wishes."
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Georgia GOP governor faces primary challenge from former Democrat
Former Georgia state Representative Vernon Jones, who endorsed former President Trump, announced he's running.
Activists call for Chicago mayor's resignation after fatal shooting
The activists believe Lightfoot and Brown mishandled the case.
Will employees ever safely return to offices after COVID-19?
"Even with vaccines rolling out, COVID-19 safety precautions aren't going anywhere," one expert says.
Live Updates: Motive unknown after 8 killed at Indianapolis FedEx facility
Five others were wounded. Police say it appears the gunman took his own life.
Moderna plans to have third vaccine booster shot ready by fall
A booster shot could provide extra protection against COVID-19 variants, according to drugmakers.
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Georgia GOP governor faces primary challenge from former Democrat
Former Georgia state Representative Vernon Jones, who endorsed former President Trump, announced he's running.
Ted Cruz suggests he will no longer wear a mask in the Capitol
Cruz falsely claimed everyone working in the Senate is vaccinated, and incorrectly cited CDC guidance on masks
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Pelosi reiterates call for commission to investigate 1/6 insurrection
Republicans have rejected Pelosi's previous proposal for a commission, which is modeled after the 9/11 commission.
Oath Keepers member first to plead guilty in Capitol riot
The plea deal comes 100 days after the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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NBA great Dwyane Wade becomes part owner of the Utah Jazz
"This goes way beyond the dream I had to just play basketball in the NBA," Wade said.
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World premiere of "In the Heights" to open 2021 Tribeca Film Festival
Jon M. Chu's film version of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning musical will be screened in all five boroughs of New York City.
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SpaceX Crew Dragon cleared for launch
The flight will mark the third piloted launch of SpaceX's futuristic astronaut ferry ship.
Bezos vows to make Amazon "Earth's Best Employer"
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Facebook reaches 100% renewable-energy milestone
The company said it now buys enough renewable electricity to power all its data centers and offices around the world.
NBA stars, "Steve Urkel" actor pile into growing cannabis biz
Jaleel White, who portrayed the quirky nerd in the 1990s sitcom "Family Matters," is launching a cannabis line.
NFL star Malcolm Jenkins opens door for Black tech investors
The New Orleans Saints' Malcolm Jenkins launched Broad Street Ventures to help spur tech investment by people of color.
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SpaceX Crew Dragon cleared for launch
The flight will mark the third piloted launch of SpaceX's futuristic astronaut ferry ship.
Biden working to ensure U.S. will have booster COVID-19 shots, if necessary
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Science journalist says earth is on "verge of another mass extinction"
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COVID-19 "long-haulers" cope with lasting virus symptoms
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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin moves closer to passenger launches
After Wednesday's 15th unpiloted test flight, the system appears to be on the verge of commercial operations, giving six passengers at a time a few minutes of weightlessness and an out-of-this-world view.
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The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24, 2021, from 10am - 2pm.
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Mike Pence undergoes surgery to have pacemaker implanted
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FedEx cellphone policy under scrutiny after deadly shooting
Employees at the Indianapolis facility couldn't get to their cellphones to call family or alert police.
Moderna plans to have third vaccine booster shot ready by fall
A booster shot could provide extra protection against COVID-19 variants, according to drugmakers.
Women can't win when they push for higher pay, study finds
Call for women to "lean in" may only go so far — especially for high-achieving women empowered to ask for more.
NJ deli valued at $100 million. That scares one top investor.
Top hedge fund manager frets that the market may be "possibly in the process of breaking completely."
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Live Updates: Motive unknown after 8 killed at Indianapolis FedEx facility
Five others were wounded. Police say it appears the gunman took his own life.
Man accused of setting predominantly Black church on fire
Dushko Vulchev, 44, is accused of igniting a fire at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Presbyterian Church in Springfield.
Officials release video from fatal police shooting of 13-year-old
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For the first time since the Apollo program, NASA is shopping for a new lander for its Artemis program.
SpaceX Crew Dragon cleared for launch
The flight will mark the third piloted launch of SpaceX's futuristic astronaut ferry ship.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin moves closer to passenger launches
After Wednesday's 15th unpiloted test flight, the system appears to be on the verge of commercial operations, giving six passengers at a time a few minutes of weightlessness and an out-of-this-world view.
Software fix planned for Mars helicopter
A new date for the helicopter's maiden flight will be set after updated software is tested.
Soyuz launches crew to space station
A Soyuz spacecraft lifted off from Kazakhstan carrying NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and two cosmonauts to the International Space Station. Watch NASA's live coverage of the launch.
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