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Coast Guard in Rough Seas Because of Shutdown
P.M. Edition for January 24: The Senate rejected two dueling bills designed to reopen the government. Plus, the Wall Street Journal's Ben Kesling talks about how the government shutdown has hurt the Coast Guard and thousands of its workers and retirees.
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Amazon Seeks to Lure Shippers, From FedEx and UPS
A.M. Edition for January 24th: As Amazon works to build out its own delivery network, the company is also sweetening the deal for shippers, by cutting extra fuel and weekend delivery charges. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Ziobro has the details.
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Senate to Vote on Bills to End Shutdown
P.M. Edition for January 23: The Senate votes Thursday on two competing bills that would reopen the government. The Wall Street Journal's Kristina Peterson talks about both bills - one from President Trump, the other from congressional Democrats.
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Data Shows Air Travel Safety Not Compromised Du...
A.M. Edition for January 23rd: New government data shows air travel remains safe during the partial government shutdown, although resources are becoming more strained. The Wall Street Journal's Alison Sider has the details.
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Supreme Court Allows Transgender Restrictions i...
P.M. Edition for January 22nd: The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump Administration to implement restrictions on military service by transgender people. It's one of several orders the court issued on Tuesday, when it also agreed to take up a case on gun rights in New York City, and declined to take action on DACA. The Wall Street Journal's Brent Kendall breaks down the courts actions on Tuesday.
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With Americans Drinking Less, Booze Makers Seek...
A.M. Edition for January 22nd: Americans are drinking less alcohol, forcing brewers and liquor companies to look to alternatives to keep up their profits. The Wall Street Journal's Jennifer Maloney has the details.
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Hotel Fees: The Traveler's Latest Nightmare
Travelers' hotel bills are growing. And you can blame the avalanche of fees that hotels are piling on, usually without warning. The Wall Street Journal's Scott McCartney says many fees are for services that travelers may not use, or which used to be free.
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Tesla to Cut Full-Time Workforce by 7%
P.M. Edition for January 18: Tesla is cutting seven percent of its full-time workforce, the second round of layoffs in a year. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins says it's part of Tesla's bid to lower the price of its Model 3 sedan.
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Small Businesses Left in Limbo During Shutdown
A.M. Edition for January 18th: Small businesses haven't been able to get loan approvals during the partial government shutdown, leaving livelihoods in limbo, and forcing some to resort to desperate measures. The Wall Street Journal's Ruth Simon has the details.
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Wall Street Journal: Cohen Rigged Polls to Favo...
P.M. Edition for January 17: The Wall Street Journal says former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen paid an IT firm to rig online polls to favor Donald Trump in advance of the 2016 presidential campaign. More from WSJ investigative reporter Michael Rothfeld.
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WeWork CEO Raises Conflict of Interest Concerns
A.M. Edition for January 17th: WeWork is one of the nation's most valuable startups. But conflict of interest concerns are being raised, after founder Adam Neumann bought property, then leased it back to his own company. The Wall Street Journal's Eliot Brown has the details.
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The Best and Worst Major U.S. Airlines
P.M. Edition for January 16: The Wall Street Journal is out with its Middle Seat ranking of major U.S. airlines based on reliability. WSJ Middle Seat columnist Scott McCartney tells us who's flying high and who's stuck on the runway.
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PG&E Bankruptcy Upends Wildfire Lawsuits, Green...
A.M. Edition for January 16th: PG&E's planned bankruptcy could have a major impact on the hundreds of lawsuits the utility is facing. And it could jeopardize the state's efforts to combat climate change with green energy. The Wall Street Journal's Russell Gold has more details.
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A Key Brexit Vote; Partial U.S. Shutdown Drags On
P.M. Edition for January 15: A key vote on British Prime Minister Theresa May's plan to exit the European Union is set for Tuesday night. The Wall Street Journal's Jason Douglas has more on what's at stake. Plus, the WSJ's Peter Nicholas on the partial government shutdown.
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Detroit Prepares for Final Winter Auto Show
The North American International Auto Show begins in Detroit on Saturday. But it's the last year the auto show will be held during the winter, in January. Next year, it moves to June. The Wall Street Journal's Adrienne Roberts has more details.
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Embattled Utility PG&E Prepares for Bankruptcy
P.M. Edition for January 14th: California's largest utility, PG&E, is planning to file for bankruptcy, as it faces more than $30 billion in potential liability costs for its role in the state's deadly wildfires. The Wall Street Journal's Katherine Blunt has the details on what happens next.
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Fed Releases Beige Book Ahead of January Meeting
A.M. Edition for January 14th: This week brings the producer price index, the Federal Reserve's Beige Book, and the latest data on industrial production. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Chaney breaks down what to look for in the data.
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Government Shutdown Means Craft Beer Taps Are S...
P.M. Edition for January 11: Craft brewers depend on federal approval for some of their new labels and formulas. But the government shutdown means brewers can't market or produce new beers without that federal approval. More from the Wall Street Journal's Ruth Simon.
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Ford Revamps Operations in Europe
A.M. Edition for January 11th: Ford's restructuring plans in Europe include plant closures and cutting thousands of jobs, as the company tries to turn around its global business. The Wall Street Journal's William Boston has the details.
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Shutdown Makes It Hard for Fed, Traders to Read...
P.M. Edition for January 10: The government shutdown has idled agencies responsible for releasing key economic data. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Chaney says this makes it difficult for the Fed, investors and companies to get a proper read on the economy.
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Is the Housing Market the Canary in the Coal Mine?
A.M. Edition for January 10th: The housing market was a trouble spot for an otherwise strong economy last year. Heard on the Street Columnist Justin Lahart says the sector could be the canary in the coal mine, when it comes to sensitivity to rising interest rates.
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New York's Chrysler Building is Up for Sale
P.M. Edition for January 9: The Chrysler Building, an iconic part of Manhattan's skyline, is on the block. But the Wall Street Journal's Keiko Morris says the Chrysler Building could be a tough sell, given its high costs and stiff competition from new towers.
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Trump Pushes for Border Wall, Democrats Push Back
A.M. Edition for January 9th: President Trump ramped up his demand for funding for a border wall, in an address to the nation on Tuesday night. But Democrats aren't budging, as a partial government shutdown continues. The Wall Street Journal's Gerald Seib has more details.
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Cancer Deaths Have Fallen 27% Since 1991
P.M. Edition for January 8th: A reduction in smoking has resulted in a dramatic reduction of cancer-related deaths since 1991. Wall Street Journal reporter Amy Dockser Marcus explains why doctors feel significantly more progress is needed to further reduce the threat of deaths from cancer.
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Starbucks CEO Changes Company's Direction
A.M. Edition for January 8th: Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson is scaling back the plans of his predecessor, founder Howard Schultz - including plans to create about 1,000 reserve cafes. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Jargon has the details.
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