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Amtrak Plans Overhaul to National Network
A.M. Edition for February 21st: Amtrak is overhauling its national network. But its plan to boost ridership could mean eliminating long-haul routes, and its famous sleeper cars. The Wall Street Journal's Ted Mann has the details.
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Trump Steps Back from March 1st Tariff Deadline
P.M. Edition for February 20: President Trump says the March 1st deadline to complete trade talks with China is not a "magical date." That's despite statements by his top trade official that the U.S. should stick to the deadline. More from the Wall Street Journal's Bob Davis.
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Companies Quietly Install Gunfire Detection Sys...
A.M. Edition for February 20th: The Wall Street Journal has found that some corporations are quietly installing gunfire-detection systems, following a string of workplace shootings in the past year. WSJ's Chip Cutter has more details.
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States Sue President Trump Over Emergency Decla...
P.M. Edition for February 19th: As expected, sixteen states are taking the Trump Administration to court, over the emergency declaration to fund a wall along the southern border. The Wall Street Journal's Rebecca Davis O'Brien has more details on what's expected.
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Fed Minutes, Housing Data on Tap
A.M. Edition for February 19th: The Federal Reserve releases the minutes of its January meeting on Wednesday. Plus, we'll hear from some Fed officials and see the latest data on the housing market and durable goods orders. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Chaney has more.
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Airlines Face Challenges Going Green
Edition for February 18th: Air carriers are facing a push from consumers to go green. The Wall Street Journal's Middle Seat Columnist Scott McCartney says they've made some headway in becoming more efficient - but greenhouse gas emissions are still on the rise.
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Trump Declares National Emergency; New Auto Tar...
P.M. Edition for February 16: President Trump declared a national emergency in a bid to raise new border wall funds. Plus, the Wall Street Journal's Will Mauldin on whether the Commerce Department might recommend additional tariffs on imported cars and parts.
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Tyson Reinvents Itself as Consumers Shift to Pr...
A.M. Edition for February 15th: Congress has approved a spending bill to avert a second shutdown and keep the government open -- but a new fight may be on the horizon. Plus, America's largest meatpacker, Tyson Foods, is focusing more on prepared foods, as it looks to reinvent itself. The Wall Street Journal's Jacob Bunge has more.
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Manafort's Plea Deal Voided; Amazon Abandons Ne...
P.M. Edition for February 14th: A federal judge has voided former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort's plea deal. The Wall Street Journal's Byron Tau has the details. Plus, in a surprise move, Amazon says it'll no longer build its headquarters in New York City. The Wall Street Journal's Jimmy Vielkind has more on what led the company to reverse its decision.
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General Electric Faces $92 Billion Sales Backlog
A.M. Edition for February 14th: General Electric is struggling to turn around its core power unit. But it's facing a $92 billion sales backlog. The Wall Street Journal's Thomas Gryta has more details on the challenges ahead.
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Trump Expected to Sign Border-Security Deal
P.M. Edition for February 13: Even though it falls short of what he wants, President Trump is expected to sign a border security agreement and avoid another government shutdown. More from the Wall Street Journal's Rebecca Ballhaus.
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Amazon Raises Prices at Whole Foods
A.M. Edition for February 13th: Whole Foods is feeling the pressure of higher costs - forcing its owner, Amazon, to reverse course and raise prices it had previously cut. The Wall Street Journal's Heather Haddon has more details on what's behind the higher costs.
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U.S., China Continue Trade Talks in Beijing
P.M. Edition for February 12th: The latest round of trade talks between the U.S. and China are taking place in Beijing this week. But are the two sides any closer to an agreement? The Wall Street Journal's Josh Zumbrun has more details.
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College Donations Reach Record $46.7 Billion
A.M. Edition for February 12th: U.S. colleges and universities banked record donations in the last fiscal year. Harvard University, Stanford University, and Columbia University landed in the top three spots on the list. The Wall Street Journal's Melissa Korn has more details.
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Morgan Stanley to Acquire Solium Capital
P.M. Edition for February 11th: Morgan Stanley is making one of its biggest deals since the financial crisis, with a $900 million purchase of employee stock plan manager Solium. The Wall Street Journal's Liz Hoffman has the details.
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Toymakers Optimistic, Despite Sales Declines Wi...
A.M. Edition for February 11th: Toymakers continue to struggle, but are optimistic about growth in 2019, as the industry adjusts to a changing landscape that no longer includes Toys "R" Us. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Ziobro has more details.
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Bezos Accuses National Enquirer of Attempted Bl...
P.M. Edition for February 8: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has accused the National Enquirer's publisher of attempted blackmail, in connection with a story it ran about Bezos' alleged extramarital affair. More from the Wall Street Journal's Lukas Alpert.
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Bankruptcies Rise in U.S. Farm Belt
A.M. Edition for February 8th: Farm Belt bankruptcies are rising across the U.S., as trade disputes add to problems farmers have been facing for years, amid falling prices for corn, soybeans, and other commodities. The Wall Street Journal's Jesse Newman has more.
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Two Banks to Merge in a $66 Billion Deal
P.M. Edition for February 7: Two big regional banks, BB&T and SunTrust, will merge in a stock deal worth 66 billion dollars. The Wall Street Journal's Rachel Ensign on whether we can expect more big banking mergers.
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Democrats Focus on Income Inequality
A.M. Edition for February 7th: Income inequality is taking center stage for Democratic presidential hopefuls, several of whom have unveiled proposals for wealth distribution. The Wall Street Journal's Michelle Hackman has more details on the proposals.
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United Beefs Up Business Travel Offerings
P.M. Edition for February 6: United Continental is adding premium seats to regional and larger jets to boost its corporate travel business. The Wall Street Journal's Alison Sider explains.
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Analysis of President Trump's State of the Unio...
A.M. Edition for February 6th: President Trump delivered his second State of the Union address on Tuesday, with lawmakers still mired in debate over the president's demands for a border wall. The Wall Street Journal's Jerry Seib offers insight and analysis.
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Glut of Cars on Dealer Lots Could Benefit Buyers
Cars are piling up on U.S. dealership lots after several years of strong sales. Wall Street Journal reporter Adrienne Roberts has analysis, and explains if this results in a good time for consumers to make a purchase.
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Investors Fear China Slowdown Could Threaten U....
A.M. Edition for February 5th: Some investors see slowing growth in China, the world's second-largest economy, as the biggest threat to U.S. stocks, following their best January in decades. The Wall Street Journal's Ira Iosebashvili has more details.
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Both Sides Dig In Ahead of State of the Union
P.M. Edition for February 4th: President Trump delivers the State of the Union address on Tuesday. And heading into the speech, both sides are taking a hard line on immigration. The Wall Street Journal's Gerry Seib has more details.
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