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European Union Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager says tax breaks give some companies an unfair advantage. Thierry Monasse/AP hide caption

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EU Officials Say Starbucks And Fiat Got Illegal Tax Breaks

October 21, 2015 • The ruling could force each company to pay millions in back taxes.

The Pope, His Black Fiat And The Symbolism Behind It

Pope Francis leaves St. Patrick's Cathedral in a Fiat 500L in New York City on Thursday. Pool/Getty Images hide caption

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The Pope, His Black Fiat And The Symbolism Behind It

September 25, 2015 • The Fiat has been the talk of the town, and everyone wants to get a peek. Theologians say the little car packs a whole lot of meaning: "It's just such a perfect metaphor for his message."

The Pope, His Black Fiat And The Symbolism Behind It

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