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Coal miners still die from Black Lung in 2013, but new rules could change that
Dec 12, 2013
This month federal regulators are expected to come out with new rules around Black Lung.
Mine owners have argued against stricter regulations. It's been decades since major changes were made in standards for coal dust exposure.
Happy anniversary, Bernie Madoff. Five years ago this month, he was arrested
Dec 5, 2013
Victims of Madoff's scheme are still struggling to adjust to their financial losses -- and also their loss of trust.
There are communities where Prohibition still exists, and it's costing them
Dec 5, 2013
More dry counties have been phasing out Prohibition-era laws, in part to attract more businesses.
A tall tower threatens to darken New York's Central Park
Nov 22, 2013
A glut of new luxury towers going up in Midtown Manhattan has some residents worried their beloved Central Park will be overshadowed.
The air up there
Nov 7, 2013
Air rights, and zoning rules, are what gives cities like New York their skylines. And air rights are worth big money these days.
The economy is getting better? I quit!
Oct 31, 2013
A report out today shows more people are quitting their jobs.
Instagram promises ads will fit 'Instagram aesthetic' -- whatever that is
Oct 28, 2013
Instagram wants to put ads into our social media feeds, but it promises those ads will mirror the "Instagram aesthetic."
Will Samsung always be Pepsi to Apple's Coke?
Oct 25, 2013
No matter how many handsets Samsung sells, Apple may always dominate the conversation.
Free shipping? I got your free shipping, right here
Oct 23, 2013
As online retailers fight for a piece of the customer pie, the ability to deliver goods quickly and cheaply is key.
A day in the life of a Federal mediator for the BART strike
Oct 18, 2013
It takes a lot of people skills and knowledge of the intricacies of labor contracts to be a Federal mediator, like those called in to try to resolve the BART strike in the San Francisco Bay Area.