Nation Jun 25 Abortion ruling pushes businesses to confront divisive politics By Anne D'Innocenzio, Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press
Nation Feb 20 Watch 9:11 What happens when Wal-Mart leaves small towns behind The Winnsboro, South Carolina, Wal-Mart Super Center was one of three in the state to shutter its doors last month, joining more than 150 stores nationwide. For 18 years it had served as the town’s center of commercial operations and… By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo
Nation May 07 Whole Foods to woo millennials with lower-priced sister grocery chain Whole Foods, known for its organic and natural foods selection, is opening a separate chain of stores that promises lower prices for younger shoppers, the latest in a series of attempts to shed its reputation as an expensive grocery store. By Joshua Barajas
World Apr 01 Watch 6:57 News Wrap: Philippines bombing terrorist dead, confirms FBI In our news wrap Wednesday, the FBI confirmed that one of its most wanted terrorists was killed in the Philippines in January. Zulkifli Bin Hir was a leader of a militant group linked to al-Qaida. Also, President Obama signed off… By PBS News Hour
Nation Feb 22 Watch 3:24 What will Wal-Mart’s wage hike mean for workers and the economy? Wal-Mart made news this week by announcing that it is raising the wages for its employees above the federal minimum wage of $7.23 an hour to $9 an hour and to $10 an hour next February. To discuss the broader… By PBS News Hour
Feb 19 Watch 7:07 News Wrap: Two deaths linked to ‘superbug’ infection in Los Angeles By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, two patients at a UCLA hospital have died from a “superbug” outbreak that has infected at least seven people; 170 others may have been exposed. Also, an arctic blast swept through the South, reaching Florida’s… Continue watching
Dec 12 Why employees earn more at big-box chains than mom-and-pop shops By Simone Pathe Large retail chains are the target of frequent criticism for paying low wages and exploiting workers, but a new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that big-box stores have actually increased wages in the retail sector,… Continue reading
Nov 30 Wal-Mart investors to reconsider gun sales after NYC church challenge By Carey Reed Wal-Mart investors may now have a say in whether the retailer continues selling high-capacity guns, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Continue reading
May 09 Obama angers labor groups by promoting Wal-Mart’s solar projects By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. -- President Barack Obama is showcasing Wal-Mart, often a target of labor groups and other Democratic constituencies, to promote advances in energy efficiency in his broader campaign to confront climate change. Obama on Friday was to announce… Continue reading
Apr 30 Watch How Apple, Other Tech Companies Take Advantage of U.S. Tax Code How Apple, Other Tech Companies Take Advantage of U.S. Tax Code… Continue watching