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'Othered' in America: An Old Story, Still Playing Out Daily
For many young Iranian Americans, this is a mobilizing moment: They are embracing their Iranian identity and beginning to identify as people of color in the U.S. as part of a larger struggle.
UK's Johnson Talks Tough over Post-Brexit Trade with EU
Boris Johnson is setting out a tough opening gambit Monday in negotiations with the European Union, saying the U.K. will walk away without a free-trade deal rather than follow rules set by the 27-nation bloc.
U.S. Wants to Return Codebreaker's Seized Items to UK School
Personal effects of Alan Turning's taken in 1984 by an American woman are now the focus of efforts to return the items to England.
AP Explains: New Rules Could Muddle Results of Iowa Caucuses
For the first time, the Iowa Democratic Party will report three sets of results. There is no guarantee that all three will show the same winner.
Michigan Governor to Take National Stage to Rebut Trump
Democrats are putting Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan on the national stage Tuesday to rebut President Donald Trump.
After NPR Dust-Up, Pompeo Defends Press Freedom Abroad
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been calling for authoritarian governments in eastern Europe and Central Asia to ease restrictions on press freedom despite criticism for his own treatment of journalists at home.
South Florida Businesses Feeling Benefit of Super Bowl
From catering to cleanup, flowers to staffing, the NFL and local organizers sifted through tons of applications to find the right people and companies that could handle Super Bowl business.
Amazon is Big... Really, Really Big; Workforce Hits 500K
Amazon's U.S. workforce has topped 500,000 for the first time, up 43% from the year before and more than triple what it was five years ago, the company said Friday
Mario Like Mickey? Nintendo Banks on Profits from Characters
Will Mario follow in the steps of Mickey Mouse? Japanese video game maker Nintendo Co. said Friday it is bullish about profiting from its characters by mirroring the historical appeal of the Disney franchise.
Millennial Money: Recession Jitters and Your Finances
Recessions — and their severity — are out of your control, but your own financial situation doesn't have to be. You can take steps to insulate yourself from an economic downturn.
The Delegate Game: Math, Timing and How to Win A Nomination
Winning a party's presidential nomination is like the children's board game Chutes and Ladders spiced up with momentum, math and money.
Voters' 2nd Choices Could Be Decisive in Close Iowa Caucuses
Democratic presidential candidates seeking victory in next week's Iowa caucuses are navigating a field that is so jumbled that voters' second choice could matter almost as much as their first.
Fears of New Virus Trigger Anti-China Sentiment Worldwide
A scary new virus from China has spread around the world. So has rising anti-Chinese sentiment, calls for a full travel ban on Chinese visitors and indignities for Chinese and other Asians.
Experts: Travel Bans, Business Closures Could Hurt Economy
Travel restrictions and business closures aimed at stopping the spread of a new virus that has killed more than 300 people in China could end up causing ripple effects that harm the global economy, experts say.
Apple temporarily closes stores in China amid virus outbreak
Apple is temporarily closing its 42 stores in mainland China, one of its largest markets, as a new virus spreads rapidly and the death toll there rose to 259 on Saturday.
Billionaire Bloomberg Floods Democratic Primary with Cash
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg spent roughly $180 million in the month after his late entry into the Democratic presidential primary, more than all the other leading contenders spent in much of the past year combined.
Amazon's Latest Milestone: 150 Million Prime Members
The online retailer said Thursday it has more than 150 million Prime members worldwide who pay $119 a year for faster shipping and other perks.
How to Bet on the Super Bowl as Legal Sport Betting Spreads
With legal sports betting continuing to spread in the U.S., this year's Super Bowl is likely to be among the most wagered-on championship games ever.
Liz Weston: Retirees' Top Money Regrets
What are the money moves retirees wish they hadn't made? The big ones, of course, are starting to save too late and not saving enough, but there are other common regrets.
Election Officials Get Training Before 2020 Voting Begins
When state election officials gathered ahead of the last presidential election, major topics were voter registration, identity theft and ballot design. This year, the main theme is election security.