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U.S. Trade Gap Grows Despite Trump's Bid to Cut It
P.M. Edition for March 6: The U.S. posted its widest monthly trade gap since 2008 during December. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Kiernan says the deficit grew despite President Trump's bid to reduce it through tariffs against China and Europe.
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Big Oil Companies Plan to Boost Production in P...
A.M. Edition for March 6th: Big oil companies are boosting production in the Permian Basin. Chevron and Exxon Mobil have announced plans to ramp up their operations in the coming years. The Wall Street Journal's Bradley Olson has more details.
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Lawyer for Cohen Had Broached Subject of Presid...
P.M. Edition for March 5th: During explosive testimony before Congress last week, Michael Cohen said he had never asked for a presidential pardon from President Trump. But the WSJ reports that a lawyer for Cohen did raise that possibility with lawyers for the president, after federal agents raised Cohen's home and office in April. The Wall Street Journal's Rebecca Ballhaus has more details.
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Consumers Compete for Top Credit Scores
A.M. Edition for March 5th: Consumer credit scores can be competitive. But some consumers trying to get into the so-called 800 credit score club take the competition to another level. The Wall Street Journal's Peter Rudegeair has more details.
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AT&T Overhauls Operations
P.M. Edition for March 4th: AT&T is undergoing a major overhaul that's likely to mean layoffs and cost-cutting. The reorganization comes as AT&T streamlines operations, after last year's acquisition of Time Warner. The Wall Street Journal's Joe Flint has more details.
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In West Virginia, A City Left Behind Broader Ec...
A.M. Edition for March 4th: The nation's booming economy has left some places behind - including Charleston, West Virginia, which is struggling even amid a strong jobs market. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Chaney has a closer look at the coal-dependent city.
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The Red-Hot Job Market: How Long Can the Boom L...
P.M. Edition for March 1: As part of a special Wall Street Journal series, How America Works, we talk with WSJ's Eric Morath about why the job market is the hottest it's been in nearly 50 years, and how long the good times can last.
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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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