With political leaders on holiday break, talks to avert automatic tax increases and government spending cuts are at a standstill.
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The food giant has agreed to make changes to clarify the ingredients in one version of its popular Fruit Roll-Ups.
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The sleek 256-foot vessel is at the center of an embarrassing pay spat.
House Speaker Boehner cancels vote on 'Plan B' amid resistance from his own party.
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The iconic exchange will now have Atlanta owners. Most investors will probably not notice a difference, however.
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The retailer has withstood similar criticism for years. Many locations have sold out of semi-automatic rifles since last week's Connecticut school shooting.
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Investors are betting that strong gun sales will continue in anticipation of a crackdown on assault weapons.
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People are aware of the dire consequences of the fiscal cliff, including the potential for the US economy to wind up in another recession.
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