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Harvey Weinstein case highlights pitfalls of workplace harassment claims

Harvey Weinstein case highlights pitfalls of workplace harassment claims

Most employers have policies on reporting sexual harassment, and human resource officials are required to investigate those claims. But those filing the complaints can face obstacles, experts say.
by Yuki Noguchi

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EPA OKs new curbs on controversial weed killer

EPA OKs new curbs on controversial weed killer

Farmers using dicamba next summer on their soybean fields will face new restrictions, the EPA says. One of the biggest changes: only trained workers can apply the herbicide.
by Mark Steil

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White House: $4,000 more a year for families with business tax cuts

White House: $4,000 more a year for families with business tax cuts

Spread across every U.S. household, the White House analysis claims it would generate "conservatively" an income jump totaling $504 billion, or about $200 billion more than the revenues currently generated by the corporate income tax.
by The Associated Press

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Cities dream of landing Amazon's new HQ and they're going to great lengths to show it

Cities dream of landing Amazon's new HQ and they're going to great lengths to show it

Retail giant Amazon is looking for a second home, and many cities are trying to land the HQ2 project. At stake are 50,000 jobs and a new economic anchor for the winner. It has led to a lot of stunts.
by Rick Pluta

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Wet autumn tests farmers, delays harvest

Wet autumn tests farmers, delays harvest

It's been a wet fall, and Minnesota farmers are running behind on harvesting the state's two primary crops, corn and soybeans. The delay means harvest could bump up against the first snow.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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As Trump moves to renegotiate NAFTA, U.S. farmers are hopeful but nervous

As Trump moves to renegotiate NAFTA, U.S. farmers are hopeful but nervous

Farmers say exports are a crucial part of their business and they're warily watching as the Trump administration pushes to remake the long-standing trade agreement with Canada and Mexico.

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Minnesotans expected to pay more to stay warm this winter

Minnesotans expected to pay more to stay warm this winter

A federal estimate says most Minnesota households will pay more to heat their homes with natural gas this winter.
by Mark Steil

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Loss of subsidies fuels Wisconsin health insurance hike

Wisconsin announced the 36 percent premium increase for the average plan on Thursday, fueled by the loss in subsidies that help cover deductibles and copayments for low-income consumers.
by Associated Press

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