Jim Zarroli
Stories
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Business
Trump Says He May Put His Washington Hotel On The Market
The hotel was developed at the opulent Old Post Office building and has been at the center of complaints that Trump and his family are profiting off the presidency.
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Business
Crash Victim's Family Pushes To Keep Boeing 737 Max From Flying Again Too Soon
The death of Samya Stumo in an Ethiopian Airlines crash stirred her parents to take action against regulators and Boeing. Victims' families want regulators to order a complete review of the 737 Max.
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Politics
Trump Announces Phase One Of Trade Deal With China
As part of the deal, the next round of 30% tariffs will not be imposed. More agriculture trade between the two countries is expected.
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Politics
U.S., China Reach 'Phase 1' Of Trade Agreement
President Trump has announced the U.S. and China have reached what he describes as "phase one" of a trade agreement. He said that $40 to $50 billion in new agricultural trade is expected.
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National
Juul Turns To Lobbying, Public Relations As Pressure Increases From Regulators
The vaping company Juul is under intense pressure from regulators and politicians. It's spending more on lobbying, public relations and grassroots campaigns to stir up opposition to new vaping laws.
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Business
Startups Face Skepticism As They Move To Sell Shares To The Public
Calling yourself a tech company doesn't work like catnip on investors anymore. Startups riding the tech boom are facing skepticism as they move to sell shares to the public.
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Business
Juul's CEO Steps Down Amid Controversy Over Vaping
The chief executive of Juul has quit. The e-cigarette startup is under siege as criticism over its role in youth vaping mounts. It is the target of federal investigations.
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World
China Has A Lot At Stake As Attacks In Persian Gulf Rise
China is the world's largest importer of oil. It buys a lot of crude oil from Saudi Arabia and is investing heavily in Iran. So China is especially vulnerable to instability in the Middle East.
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Politics
Trump's Trade Policy Turns The Tables On Democrats
When it comes to trade, Trump and the Democrats sound a lot alike. "It's like Donald Trump has co-opted Democratic trade policy," one analyst says. So how do his opponents differentiate themselves?
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T. Boone Pickens, Legendary Texas Oilman Dies At 91
Legendary Texas oilman T. Boone Pickens has died at the age of 91. Pickens was a pioneer in the energy industry, founded his own hedge fund and was an early activitst for shareholder rights. He was also a generous philanthropist.