How Shopping Malls Are Adapting In An Online World
Shopping centers across the country are trying to adjust to fierce competition with the rise of online retail. High-end malls are offering amenities like meditation rooms and VIP sports lounges as they try to keep customers coming through the doors.
Israel Dreams Of A Future As An Oil Producer
The country began pumping natural gas from its first major offshore field earlier this year. There are also hopes that Israel may have significant oil reserves, though there are hurdles, both technical and political.
To Changing Landscape, Add Private Health Care Exchanges
While our attention has been focused on Obamacare, there are rumblings of a major shift in the way companies offer private health insurance to workers. It involves what are called "private health care exchanges." These are similar to — but completely separate from — the public exchanges you've heard so much about.
SeaTac Voters OK $15 Minimum Wage; Recount Requested
By a margin of 77 votes, residents of the Seattle suburb of SeaTac have approved a $15 minimum wage for workers in and around its international airport, officials say. The measure faces a recount and other challenges.
The Stock Market Loves The Fed For Now, But Can It Last?
Major stock indexes have shot to record highs in the U.S. this year, gaining more than 20 percent, and yet economic growth remains at disappointing levels. A lot of analysts say the Federal Reserve's stimulus efforts are behind the stock boom and a possible bubble.
CBS Puts Laura Logan On Leave After Review Of Flawed Benghazi Report
NPR has obtained the findings of a CBS internal investigation of an inaccurate 60 Minutes report by Laura Logan. The report claimed an eye witness source on the Benghazi embassy attack who turned out to be a fraud.
Report: Humane Association Covered Up Animal Abuse On Hollywood Sets
An investigation by The Hollywood Reporter alleges that the American Humane Association has tried to cover up instances of animal abuse and deaths on Hollywood sets. Melissa Block talks with Gary Baum, a senior writer for the magazine who reported the story.
After Internal Review On Benghazi Report, CBS Puts Logan On Leave
60 Minutes correspondent Lara Logan's October story on the deadly 2012 attack on a U.S. mission in Libya featured Dylan Davies, a security contractor who reportedly told a different version of events to 60 Minutes than he did to his employer and to the FBI.
Katie Couric And Yahoo!: Two Brands Wondering What's Next
Katie Couric's leap to Yahoo! has been hailed as a landmark and criticized as an awkward misstep. But Eric Deggans sees in both Couric and Yahoo! media brands struggling to find a way forward.
Jury Orders Newegg To Pay $2.3 Million In 'Patent Troll' Case
Online retailer Newegg has lost a patent case centering on web encryption, as a Texas jury orders the company to pay damages to the company TQP Development. Newegg says it will appeal the verdict, which came after several encryption experts testified on its behalf.
Supreme Court Will Hear New Challenge To Health Law
The court will consider the objections of companies that say providing contraception benefits to workers goes against the employers' religious beliefs.
Home Prices Rise Again; Consumer Confidence Dips
The housing sector has been one of the economy's bright spots in recent months. Prices are still going up, but data suggest that the market is cooling or soon will be.
Book News: Secret Video Documents Conditions In Amazon Warehouse
Also: a new short story from Romesh Gunesekera; Patricia Cornwell on why she might have been an archaeologist.
Uncollected Change At TSA Security Gates Adds Up
All those passengers going through security lines, and some of them leave their loose change behind. The Transportation Security Administration collected more than $500,00 in loose change last year. A House bill would require the money goes to a nonprofit.
FDA Tells Company To Stop Selling Genetic Test
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter to the company 23andMe. It wants the company to stop selling its $99 saliva test to detect a person's genetic predisposition to various diseases.
Longtime Wal-Mart Employee Chosen As CEO
Doug McMillon of Jonesboro, Arkansas, started at Wal-Mart in 1984 — it was a summer job unpacking trucks. On Monday he was named as the retail giant's new CEO. Not only is McMillon, 47, an insider who rose through the ranks, he's one of the few executives who worked under founder Sam Walton.
The Last Word In Business
Steve Inskeep and David Greene have the Last Word in business.
FDA Tells Company To Stop Selling Genetic Test
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter to the company, 23andMe. It wants the company to stop selling its $99 saliva test to detect a person's genetic predisposition to various diseases.
Business News
David Greene has business news.
Small Firms May Soon Turn To Crowdfunding To Sell Shares
Crowdfunding is popular among musicians, filmmakers and artists looking for a way to finance their next project. Now the Securities and Exchange Commission is considering rules that would allow small companies to solicit investments over the Internet and sell shares to the public.
