Cold War Relic to Give Billions To South Africa for Green Energy Scheme
The Export-Import Bank is set to give $2 billion to South Africa for wind and solar investment.
Economics
TSA Workers Negotiate Labor Pact
Deal includes an increased clothing allowance and a standardized vacation bidding process.
How a Single Oxycontin Pill Nearly Ruined One Man's Life
Jail may be the worst thing that can happen to a drug offender, but it's not the only thing.
Roseanne Barr Is Still Running for President
The Peace and Freedom Party nominates a former sitcom star.
The Free Market Doesn't Need Government Regulation
Bureaucrats regulate by threat of physical force while the market operates peacefully through millions of cooperating participants.
Sudan, South Sudan Reach Oil Export, Revenue Deal
Hillary Clinton urged the two sides to wrap up their negotiations yesterday.
Knight Capital Struggling to Recover from Trading Glitch
Firm lost $440 million, seeks assistance.
Amtrak's Horrible, Expensive Food to Protect Overpaid Public Jobs
"It's a whopper of an idea, trading good-paying jobs for cheaper hamburgers," is the defense.
JPMorgan Chase Denies Manipulating California Energy Market
Trader demands money taken by state back.
Nevada Lures Apple With Tax Breaks
The state Board of Economic Development signed off on an $89 million package
Tax Slams Roll-Your-Own Shops
Independent shops say they've been mugged by government, big business
Solyndra Tagged White House as "Bank of Washington"
In an email, the company's CEO had high praise for government subsidies
Senator Proposes Deficit Fix
Mike Lee's "Cut, Cap, and Balance," would reduce spending and set it at a maximum of 18 percent of GDP
Big Federal Subsidies for Batteries
The federal government is doling out lots of dough so that private companies don't have to spend their own on battery research
Nevada Gives Few Corporate Handouts, Has Lower Taxes
With fewer demands for taxes, Nevada has less need, or ability, to pay off businesses
Half of Caltran Traffic Cams Not Working
California spent at least $5.5 million last year on the cameras.
What the Anaheim Riots Can Teach Other American Cities
It's time to reform the police and cut bureaucratic red tape.
Detroit: Graveyard City
Abandoned parts of the failing city are being used as dumping grounds for murder victims
Despite Thousands of New Hires US Unemployment Rises
163,000 hired by companies in July while the unemployment rate increased from 8.2 percent to 8.3 percent.
Virgin Atlantic Reports Losses
Loss comes despite an increase in passengers and revenue, passenger duties and fuel costs blamed.
Spanish Trains Disrupted Amid Anti-Privatization Strike
Hundreds of trains have been cancelled after a strike over the government's plans to sell half of the country's rail sector.
New European Regulators Will Require Automatic Braking on Cars
From 2014 onwards it will be impossible for a car to achieve a five star safety rating in Europe without the new technology.
Samsung to Announce New Galaxy Note Ahead of New iPad
Announcement comes amid a heated dispute with Apple.
Spanish Cabinet Meets to Discuss Budget
Meeting comes amid high borrowing costs and skeptical European markets.
Supreme Leader Meets Diplomats For First Time, Requests Aid
Kim Jong-Un has met with Chinese officials on the same days North Korea asked for UN aid.
Bailed Out Bank Loses $723 million For the Second Quarter
The Royal Bank of Scotland, which is 82 percent owned by taxpayers, continues to hemorrhage.
Markets Still Unconvinced By Euro-Crisis Proposals
Vague plans outlined by ECB President Draghi fail to reassure investors.
Amtrak Lost More Than $800 Million on Food
"It costs passengers $9.50 to buy a cheeseburger on Amtrak, but the cost to taxpayers is $16.15."
Red Tape Chokes California Lumber Industry
With permit fees ten times more expensive than those in neighboring states, California is driving away timber companies and jobs
Time for the Union Payoffs! Bullet Train's First Boon Goes to State Highway Workers
A journey of 800 miles begins with spending millions to relocate a small chunk of highway in the middle of Fresno.
Aussie Pol Sparks Spat With New Jersey
With negative remarks about the Garden State, the land downunder's Treasurer initiated a Chris Christie-sized feud
Draghi Promises To Save Euro
European Central Bank chief vows "whatever it takes" to preserve the embattled currency
Gay Kiss-Ins at Chick-fil-A
The chicken-y turmoil continues, as same-sex couples plan to protest Chick-fil-A's stance by smooching in the company's stores
Wendy's Briefly Enters Chick-fil-A-Fray
A leading Wendy's franchisee publicly supported the chicken chain's conservative stance before corporate tugged the reins
Brazil Dodges Credit Bubble
Supercharged credit growth had economists worried about Brazil's near-term prospects, but new numbers show a slow-down
White House Playing Coy on Defense Layoffs?
GOP lawmakers say the White house is leaning on defense contractors to stay mum about likely post-election job cuts
Fed's Use of Broken LIBOR Made Financial Institutions Look Stronger
Manipulating numbers downward was way to ease loan terms
Why Bill Clinton Should Be Giving the Keynote Address at the RNC Convention
If Clinton actually used his perspective, he'd be giving a rousing convention speech on the benefits of free trade and free markets.
