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White House Launches Task Force to Investigate ...
A.M. Edition for March 27th: The White House is convening a task force to investigate the Indian Health Service, after an investigation by The Wall Street Journal and PBS's Frontline found the agency failed to stop a pediatrician from sexually abusing Native American boys for decades. The Wall Street Journal's Dan Frosch has more details on what's happened since the investigation.
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Purdue Pharma Reaches $270 Million Opioid Settl...
P.M. Edition for March 26th: The first of 1,600 lawsuits against the maker of OxyContin has been settled, with Purdue Pharma agreeing to pay $270 million to resolve claims in Oklahoma. The Wall Street Journal's Sara Randazzo has more details.
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Mueller Investigation Leaves Loose Threads
A.M. Edition for March 26th: The Mueller investigation may be over, but there are several more loose threads to tie up, including the trial of former Trump advisor Roger Stone. The Wall Street Journal's Shelby Holliday catches us up.
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After Mueller, Democrats Continue Trump Investi...
P.M. Edition for March 25th: President Trump says he supports the full release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report, as Democrats and others have been pushing for. The Wall Street Journal's Natalie Andrews has more on the lines of inquiry Democrats are pursuing.
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Mueller Conclusions Released; A $9 Billion Tran...
A.M. Edition for March 25th: President Trump calls the Mueller report "complete and total exoneration." The report found the president did not conspire or coordinate with Russia to influence the 2016 election. Plus, a $9 billion elevated rail tunnel in Hawaii is a cautionary tale in rushing big infrastructure spending. The Wall Street Journal's Dan Frosch has more on what went wrong.
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Special Edition: Mueller Report Finds No Trump-...
Edition for March 24th: A report from special counsel Robert Mueller has concluded that the Trump Campaign did not conspire or coordinate with Russia to interfere with the 2016 presidential election. But the report, which comes after a nearly two-year investigation, still leaves many open questions. The Wall Street Journal's Aruna Viswanatha has more details.
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WSJ Analysis: Fed Chair Powell's Flexibility
P.M. Edition for March 22: Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell has demonstrated a flexible approach over the past several months on interest rates and the Fed's balance sheet. The Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos explains.
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Farmers Stand By Bayer's Roundup
A.M. Edition for March 22nd: Bayer is facing thousands of lawsuits over its weedkiller Roundup, from plaintiffs who claim the herbicide causes cancer. The Wall Street Journal's Jacob Bunge says that hasn't discouraged some farmers, who continue to use the product.
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Trump to Tie Colleges' Federal Grants to Free S...
P.M. Edition for March 21: President Trump is issuing an order that ties grants made to colleges and universities to free speech on campus. The Wall Street Journal's Michelle Hackman says the move follows complaints that conservative speakers are silenced.
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Levi Strauss Returns to Public Markets
A.M. Edition for March 21st: Denim company Levi Strauss returns to the public markets on Thursday, amid an IPO boom led by tech companies. The Wall Street Journal's Suzanne Kapner has the details.
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Fed Signals No Interest Rate Hikes This Year
P.M. Edition for March 20: At the end of its two-day policy meeting, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and signaled that no rate hikes would be coming this year. The Wall Street Journal's Kate Davidson talks about the Fed's patient, wait-and-see approach.
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Companies Seek More Oversight of Proxy Firms
A.M. Edition for March 20th: Hundreds of companies, including Chevron and Yum Brands, say they want more government oversight of firms that advise shareholders. The Wall Street Journal's Gabe Rubin has more details.
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Fed Weighs Options for Asset Portfolio
P.M. Edition for March 19th: The Federal Reserve is expected to detail plans to end its bond portfolio runoff on Wednesday. The Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos says the Fed's big challenge now is figuring out the portfolio's composition.
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Facebook Struggles to Find Local News
A.M. Edition for March 19th: Facebook is trying to keep up with user demand for more local news. But the social network is having trouble finding enough local news in some parts of the U.S. The Wall Street Journal's Lukas Alpert explains.
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Federal Prosecutors Look Into Boeing 737 MAX
P.M. Edition for March 18th: Federal prosecutors and transportation officials are seeking documents that could shed light on the development of Boeing's 737 MAX. The aircraft have been grounded worldwide, following a fatal Ethiopian Airlines crash earlier this month. The Wall Street Journal's Andrew Tangel has more details.
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OpenTable Feuds with Rivals Over Diners' Data
A.M. Edition for March 18: It's a fight over diners' information. Restaurant booking service OpenTable is barring restaurants from sharing data with rival booking services without its permission, unless they pay fees. More from the Wall Street Journal's Micah Maidenberg.
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VW Accused of Defrauding Investors Over Emissions
P.M. Edition for March 15: It's the latest chapter in Volkswagen's diesel emissions cheating scandal. The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged VW with defrauding bond investors over the emissions' environmental impact. More from the Wall Street Journal's William Boston.
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Walmart Faces Challenges in Delivering Groceries
A.M. Edition for March 15: Walmart, the top U.S. grocer, has had issues with delivering food. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Nassauer says challenges include a patchwork of independent delivery companies and "pickers" going through store aisles taking online deliveries.
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Senate Rebukes Trump; Brexit Delay Approved
P.M. Edition for March 14: The Senate has backed a resolution blocking Trump's emergency declaration over a border wall, setting up a likely presidential veto. And the Wall Street Journal's Jason Douglas talks about the U.K. Parliament's vote approving a Brexit delay.
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The Story of GE's $22 Billion Writedown
A.M. Edition for March 14: The Wall Street Journal's Michael Rapoport has the story on how General Electric built up 22 billion dollars in goodwill and erased it from its books. The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the huge write-down.
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Possible Link Between Two Boeing 737 MAX 8 Crashes
P.M. Edition for March 13: Canadian data suggests a possible link between two deadly crashes involving the Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets. Countries around the world are grounding flights with the MAX 8, including the U.S. More from the Wall Street Journal's Robert Wall.
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Food Delivery Companies Face Challenges Outside...
A.M. Edition for March 13th: Food-delivery companies are racing to expand service. But they're facing challenges in rural areas - like finding drivers, plus the expense of getting meals to customers further away. The Wall Street Journal's Heather Haddon has more details.
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British Parliament Votes Down Brexit Deal
P.M. Edition for March 12th: In another big defeat for British Prime Minister Theresa May, lawmakers voted down her Brexit deal for a second time on Tuesday. The Wall Street Journal's Jason Douglas has more details on what happened and what comes next.
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Oil Company Executives Talk Climate, Technology...
A.M. Edition for March 12th: Top oil executives are gathered in Houston this week for the annual CERAWeek conference - a premier event for the industry. The Wall Street Journal's Bradley Olson says climate change and technology are dominating this week's talks.
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White House Budget Asks for $8.6 Billion for Bo...
P.M. Edition for March 11th: The Trump Administration's new budget proposal, released Monday, comes with a $4.7 trillion price tag - and an ask for $8.6 billion in funding for a border wall. The Wall Street Journal's Kate Davidson has the details.
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