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U.S. health experts in Dallas review potential Ebola exposure

U.S. health experts in Dallas were taking stock Wednesday of how many people may have been exposed to Ebola, just a day after the first case of the deadly virus was diagnosed in the United States, the nation's top public health official said.

Oct 01, 2014 11:06 AM EDT


Beware of offers to refinance federal student loans

People with federal student loan debt now have a few options to lower their rates with private consolidation loans, but consumer advocates warn they could be giving up vital protections in doing so.

Sep 30, 2014 11:36 AM EDT


SoftBank considers stake in Legendary Pictures: report

Japan's SoftBank Corp (9984.T) has been in talks to take a minority stake in privately held movie studio Legendary Pictures, entertainment trade publication The Hollywood Reporter reported on Tuesday.

Sep 30, 2014 11:29 AM EDT


Chic 'protesters' take Boulevard Chanel at Fashion Week

Life is fine on Boulevard Chanel, the street facade created by designer Karl Lagerfeld for his ready-to-wear show on Tuesday, where leggy models in expensive outfits staged a faux demonstration as part of the spectacle.

Sep 30, 2014 11:24 AM EDT


Secret Service chief: White House breach unacceptable, 'will never happen again'

U.S. Secret Service Director Julia Pierson said on Tuesday the recent White House breach by a man carrying a knife was unacceptable and promised it would not happen again.

Sep 30, 2014 11:17 AM EDT


Among Chicago's black voters, disenchantment grows with Mayor Emanuel

Rahm Emanuel won election as mayor of Chicago three years ago in part because of his strength in the African-American community, but enough black voters have since soured on him that a black labor leader is emerging as a potential rival in the city's February election.

Sep 30, 2014 11:13 AM EDT


U.S. strikes help Iraq Kurds, army advances against Islamic State

Iraqi Kurdish forces captured a strategic border crossing and several villages from Islamic State fighters in northern Iraq on Tuesday, scoring gains as the militants were pounded by heavy U.S.-led air strikes and the Iraqi army advanced from the south.

Sep 30, 2014 11:08 AM EDT


EU says Ireland tax deal with Apple was state aid

The European Union has accused Ireland of giving Apple Inc. state aid by letting the iPhone maker shelter profits worth tens of billions of dollars from tax, in return for maintaining jobs.

Sep 30, 2014 11:04 AM EDT


Special Report: Islamic State uses grain to tighten grip in Iraq

For Salah Paulis, it came down to a choice between his faith and his crop. For Salah Paulis, it came down to a choice between his faith and his crop. A wheat farmer from outside Mosul, Paulis and his family fled the militant group Islamic State early last month.

Sep 30, 2014 10:59 AM EDT


EBay follows Icahn's advice, plans PayPal spinoff in 2015

EBay Inc (EBAY.O) said it would spin off PayPal, its fast-growing payments business, into a publicly traded company in the second half of 2015, marking an about-face for the company.

Sep 30, 2014 10:54 AM EDT


Global stocks fall, bonds rise on Hong Kong unrest

Global equity markets fell on Monday as civil unrest in Hong Kong weighed on investor sentiment, while Treasury prices rose as further signs of the relative strength of the U.S. economy raised the prospect of higher interest rates.

Sep 29, 2014 12:06 PM EDT


McGinley even angled for advantage with fish tank

Such was the meticulous attention to every detail during Paul McGinley's victorious campaign as European Ryder Cup captain, the Irishman even made careful plans for the fish tank in the team room.

Sep 29, 2014 12:04 PM EDT


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