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Treasury Secretary Lew On Global Trade Deals And Corporate Taxation

U.S. Treasury Jack Lew says a better case needs to be made to U.S. workers who fear the effects of proposed trade deals with Asia and Europe. Fred Dufour/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Treasury Secretary Lew On Global Trade Deals And Corporate Taxation

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says he isn't ready to write off embattled trade deals with Asia and Europe. But he says a better case needs to be made to U.S. workers who fear their effects.

Treasury Secretary Lew On Global Trade Deals And Corporate Taxation

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Minnesota Cracks Down On Neonic Pesticides, Promising Aid To Bees

Minnesota's governor has ordered new restrictions on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, which have been blamed for killing bees. Many details of the plan, however, remain to be worked out Jim, the Photographer/Flickr hide caption

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Minnesota Cracks Down On Neonic Pesticides, Promising Aid To Bees

Minnesota's governor has ordered new restrictions on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, which have been blamed for killing bees. Many details of the plan, however, remain to be worked out.

In California, Curbing Trade Might Have Its Trade-Offs

Marv Sepe is the chief operating officer of CTC Global in Irvine, Calif. The company manufactures high-capacity conductors for transmission lines. Maya Sugarman/KPCC hide caption

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In California, Curbing Trade Might Have Its Trade-Offs

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What would happen to the U.S. economy if the next president sparked a trade war and the flow of goods was cut off? One place to look for an answer: California.

In California, Curbing Trade Might Have Its Trade-Offs

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How An Edible Battery Could Power Medical Robots You Swallow

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How An Edible Battery Could Power Medical Robots You Swallow

Tiny devices sent into the human body for diagnosing and treating diseases run on batteries that may contain toxic materials. Researchers have come up with a safer battery made of natural pigments.

How Video Game 'Overwatch' Is Trying To Make The Leap To eSport

There's lots of money to be made by turning a video game into a competitive sport, or eSport. There are millions of fans watching video game athletes compete for millions of dollars in prize money.

How Video Game 'Overwatch' Is Trying To Make The Leap To eSport

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With Water In Short Supply, One California Farmer Grows Feed Indoors

These Central Valley sheep are happily munching on sprouted barley grown indoors. Farmer Mario Daccarett says the barley, grown in shipping containers, is sweet and keeps his sheep full longer. Ezra David Romero/Valley Public Radio hide caption

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With Water In Short Supply, One California Farmer Grows Feed Indoors

The extended drought in California has farmers looking for ways to use less water. Among them, growing feed indoors using hydroponics. The new diet is making some Central Valley sheep very happy.

With Water In Short Supply, One California Farmer Grows Feed Indoors

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European Commission Orders Apple To Pay $14.5 Billion In Taxes

European Union regulators on Tuesday said Apple must pay a tax bill of $14.5 billion on its European profits earned in Ireland. Lots of people are reacting, including the Irish finance minister, the White House and stock analysts.

European Commission Orders Apple To Pay $14.5 Billion In Taxes

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Apple Tax Ruling Presents Broader Implications For U.S. Companies

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Edward Kleinbard, professor of business and law at the University of Southern California, about the implications of the Apple tax ruling for U.S. companies in Europe.

Apple Tax Ruling Presents Broader Implications For U.S. Companies

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For Some African-Americans, Efforts To #BuyBlack Present Challenges

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For Some African-Americans, Efforts To #BuyBlack Present Challenges

This summer's killings of black men and the Black Lives Matter movement have rekindled calls in some parts of the African-American community to support black-owned businesses. That's not always easy.

For Some African-Americans, Efforts To #BuyBlack Present Challenges

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Why California's New Farmworker Overtime Bill May Not Mean Bigger Paychecks

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Why California's New Farmworker Overtime Bill May Not Mean Bigger Paychecks

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California lawmakers just passed a landmark bill that would make farmworkers eligible for overtime if they work more than eight hours a day or 40 hours a week. Some farmers say they can't afford that.

Why California's New Farmworker Overtime Bill May Not Mean Bigger Paychecks

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European Commission: Apple Owes Ireland $14.5 Billion In Taxes

The ruling says Ireland gave the tech giant tax breaks that are illegal under European law. Ireland must recover that money, with interest, the commissioner says. Ireland and Apple say they'll appeal.

European Commission: Apple Owes Ireland $14.5 Billion In Taxes

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Apple Owes Ireland $14.5 Billion In Taxes, European Commission Says

European Union Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager speaks during a media conference at EU headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday. The European Union says Ireland has given illegal tax benefits to Apple Inc. and must now recover the unpaid back taxes from the U.S. technology company, plus interest. Virginia Mayo/AP hide caption

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Apple Owes Ireland $14.5 Billion In Taxes, European Commission Says

The EU competition commissioner says Ireland gave the tech giant tax breaks that are illegal under European law. Now Ireland must recover that money, with interest, the commissioner says.

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New FAA Rules Allow More Commercial Drones In The Air

Federal officials implemented rules to allow for commercial operations of the small, unmanned aircraft. The rules will also impact on how the media can use drones in news and documentary coverage.

New FAA Rules Allow More Commercial Drones In The Air

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