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Top House tax writer won't rule out changes to 401(k) plans

Top House tax writer won't rule out changes to 401(k) plans

With 55 million U.S. workers holding some $5 trillion in their 401(k) accounts, the plans have become a touchstone of retirement security for the middle class.
by The Associated Press

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Best Buy expands after-school tech program

Best Buy expands after-school tech program

The centers, hosted by nonprofit organizations with strong financial support from Best Buy, let underprivileged teens explore technology such as robotics and 3-D printing.
by The Associated Press

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Amid GMO strife, food industry vies for public trust in CRISPR technology

Mushrooms that don't brown? Pigs resistant to diseases? Though the process does not introduce foreign genetic material into food or livestock, getting consumers to buy in will be an uphill battle.
by Kristofor Husted

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Senate kills rule on class-action suits against financial companies

Senate kills rule on class-action suits against financial companies

The rule, released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in July, was aimed at "forced arbitration" clauses in consumer agreements with banks and credit card companies.
by Chris Arnold

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What do Sun Country baggage changes mean for passengers?

The Minnesota-based airline added fees for carry-ons this week, as well as fees for pre-assigned seats.
by Tom Weber

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What is money laundering? And why does it matter to Robert Mueller?

What is money laundering? And why does it matter to Robert Mueller?

Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort's ties to overseas money have raised the eyebrows of many, including the man tasked by DOJ with investigating the campaign's connections to Russia.

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Minnesota ranchers welcome more federal cash to stop wolves

Minnesota ranchers welcome more federal cash to stop wolves

The USDA has freed up money to trap and kill wolves in Minnesota that eat beef cattle and other domestic animals. Farmers around Nimrod, Minn., say it's absolutely needed.
by John Enger

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Photos: Vikings massive new headquarters taking shape

Photos: Vikings massive new headquarters taking shape

The Eagan complex, built on the site of the old Northwest Airlines headquarters, will include four outdoor practice fields, a 6,500-seat stadium and the NFL team's corporate offices. Here's a look.
by Tim Nelson and Courtney Perry

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