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J.C. Penney Plans to Close More Stores
A.M. Edition for March 1st: Sales are falling at J.C. Penney, the latest retailer to take a hit in its most recent quarter as shoppers move away from traditional brick and mortar. The company says it'll close 18 department stores and nine home and furniture stores this year. The Wall Street Journal's Suzanne Kapner has more details.
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U.S.-North Korea Nuclear Summit Ends with No Deal
P.M. Edition for February 28: President Trump's summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended Thursday without an agreement on curbing the North's nuclear weapons. The reason was a dispute over sanctions, according to the Wall Street Journal's Jonathan Chang.
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PG&E Delayed Maintenance on Key California Powe...
A.M. Edition for February 28th: A power line at the center of speculation over what caused California's Camp Fire - the deadliest in the state's history - was due for maintenance for five years. But an investigation by the WSJ found PG&E continually delayed the needed upgrades. The Wall Street Journal's Katherine Blunt has the details.
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Cohen Accuses Trump of Criminal Acts
P.M. Edition for February 27: Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testified in front of a House committee, accusing President Trump of crimes including authorizing hush-money payments. The Wall Street Journal's Shelby Holliday on Wednesday's fiery hearing.
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Drugmakers Under More Scrutiny on Capitol Hill
A.M. Edition for February 27th: Major drug makers are facing more scrutiny from lawmakers over pricing. And while big drug companies may have survived a hearing on Tuesday, WSJ Heard on the Street Columnist Charley Grant says the industry is still under the microscope.
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U.S. Appeals Court Upholds AT&T-Time Warner Merger
P.M. Edition for February 26th: A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of AT&T and Time Warner, rejecting an attempt by government antitrust officials to break up the more than $80 billion merger that closed last year. The Wall Street Journal's Brent Kendall has more.
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Farmers Struggle to Keep Up with Demand for Hea...
A.M. Edition for February 26th: Global farmers and producers are struggling to keep up with demand for foods high in fat, like avocados and olives, as consumer tastes shift. The Wall Street Journal's Charles Forelle has more details.
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Democrats Expected to Take Action on Dreamers
P.M. Edition for February 25th: Democrats are expected to introduce a bill next month would codify protections for hundreds of thousands of young immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children. The Wall Street Journal's Louise Radnofsky has more details.
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell Testifies Before Congress
A.M. Edition for February 25th: A packed economic calendar includes testimony from Fed Chair Jerome Powell before Congress, plus fourth-quarter GDP and the latest data on consumer sentiment and consumer confidence. The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath has more.
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U.S. To Tell Barcelona Attendees: Steer Clear o...
P.M. Edition for February 22: We talk with the Wall Street Journal's Annie Gasparro about Kraft Heinz's 15 billion dollar write-down. And WSJ's Stu Woo says the U.S.-Huawei fight will be front and center at Barcelona's giant telecom trade show.
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Berkshire Investors Seek Clues on Next Purchase
A.M. Edition for February 22nd: Berkshire Hathaway investors are hoping the company's annual letter to shareholders will offer clues on the company's next big purchase. The Wall Street Journal's Nicole Friedman has more details.
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Apple, Goldman to Offer a Joint Credit Card
P.M. Edition for February 21: Apple and Goldman Sachs are teaming up to offer a credit card paired with new iPhone features. The Wall Street Journal's Liz Hoffman says both companies are looking for additional revenue, as their core businesses are slowing.
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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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