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Washington Gridlock Slowed US Economy: JPMorgan's Dimon

"If we want people in Washington to collaborate, let's elect people who are going to collaborate," Dimon told Chuck Todd of NBC News.

VW Could Face $18B In EPA Penalties Over Auto Software

The German automaker can face civil penalties of $37,500 for each vehicle not in compliance with U.S. clean air rules.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Sheds Nearly 300 Points After The US Fed Decision Spurs A Global Sell-Off

Investors saw the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank’s decision to keep interest rates at historic lows as a sign of global troubles ahead.

Amazon Fire Vs. iPad Mini, Samsung Galaxy Tab Lite: How Good Is A $50 Tablet? [VIDEO]

With its ultra-cheap new Fire tablet, Amazon looks to the inexpensive tablet market. At $50, it severely undercuts even the cheapest offerings from established names like Samsung -- but can it work?

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Talk Like A Pirate Day 2015: How To Get A Free Dozen Doughnuts From Krispy Kreme

Dress up like a pirate and head to Krispy Kreme this Talk Like a Pirate Day. The chain is giving away free doughnuts!

Dow Jones Industrial Average Sheds More Than 200 Points After The US Fed Decision Spurs A Global Selloff

The big drop came Friday morning despite the U.S. central bank keeping the price of money at virtually zero percent.

Finland Anti-Austerity Strike Shuts Down Public Transport, Flights As Recession Pits Labor Unions Against Government

Finland has been in recession for three years, with unemployment over 8 percent.

As The Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates, What Did We Learn About The Economy?

Holding interest rates steady, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen painted an American economy yoked to the ups and downs of world markets.

Deutsche Bank To Pull Investment Banking Unit Out Of Russia

The troubled bank is under investigation for allegations that Russian clients had laundered money worth billions of dollars through its services.

Greek Snap Elections 2015: Amid Continuing Debt, Tsipras Failures, Greeks To Decide Nation's Leadership

“It’s time really to close this old chapter and start a new one.”

Cable Cord-Cutting Problem Seen As ‘Overblown’ By Media Execs At Goldman Sachs Conference

Executives at AMC and SNI are among those downplaying recent pay-TV subscriber losses at a New York conference this week.

Worldpay, British Payment Processing Firm, To Sell Shares On London Stock Exchange

The British payment processing company, owned by private equity firms Advent International and Bain Capital, currently processes about 31 million transactions daily.

Bitcoin, Other Virtual Currencies Granted Official Commodity Status By US Trade Commission

The ruling will force cryptocurrencies to abide by CFTC regulations during transactions.

Kiwi Researchers Shoot Pigs In The Head To Study Blood-Spatter Patterns, Spark An Ethical Debate

A team of Kiwi researchers killing five pigs by shooting them in the head has sparked outrage among animal rights activists who consider the act unethical and cruel.

Japanese Fisherman Finds Giant Wolfish 'Sea Monster', But Experts See No Link To Fukushima Nuclear Contamination

A Japanese fisherman has reeled in the giant wolfish near the site of 2011's Fukushima nuclear disaster, raising concerns over the long-lasting impact of radiation.

US Federal Reserve Decision To Hold Rates Lifts Asian Markets; Outlook Worries European Stocks

Earlier Friday, the Bank of Japan's concerns over China's economy pulled the Nikkei 225 index down nearly 2 percent.

McDonald's Investor Group Wants Antibiotic-Free Meats

An estimated 70 percent of antibiotics important to human health are sold for use in meat and dairy production.

Group Seeks To Boost Diversity Among Financial Planners

The Association of African American Financial Advisors, known as the Quad-A, will gather Sept. 24-25 in Boston.

Corporate 'Siloing' An Obstacle To Charging GM Employees: Prosecutor

"It remains possible that we will charge an individual [in the ignition switch deaths case], but the law doesn't always let us to do what we wish we could," a U.S. attorney said.

Sales From Organic US Farms Reached $5.5B Last Year: USDA

Demand for organic fruits, vegetables, meat and grains has risen steadily as shoppers have become more concerned about genetically modified products.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Drops As Wall Street Weighs Fed Rate Hike Decision

The Dow rose nearly 200 points during Janet Yellen’s speech, only to reverse and trade lower after the Fed left the door open to hiking rates soon.

Occupy Wall Street Anniversary: Police Crackdown On Movement Cost New York $1.5 Million Over 4 Years

Since the Occupy Wall Street protests of 2011, New York City has paid out $1.5 million to settle lawsuits, with more pending. The cost doesn’t include legal fees and police overtime.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Soars After Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged

U.S. averages jumped more than 1 percent after initially fluctuating following the central bank's statement.

General Motors Ignition Switch Flaw Death Toll Rises To 169 Following Personal Injury Settlement; Penalty Costs Top $2.1B

General Motors and U.S. prosecutors announced three settlements that increase GM’s liability costs by nearly $1.5 billion.

Brazil Economy Update: Austerity Plan Alone Won't Fix Recession, Analysts Say

Spending cuts and tax hikes will help plug Brazil’s fiscal gap, but they’re not the big fixes needed to dig it out of recession.

Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision: Janet Yellen, FOMC Leave Rates Unchanged

The Fed has held rates at historic lows since 2008 in the midst of the Great Recession to help the economy emerge from a near collapse.

Watch Janet Yellen Federal Reserve Press Conference Live Stream For Interest Rate Decision

Just about everyone is trying to predict how the announcement will affect everything from commodities and stocks to home sales and job prospects.

Election 2016: Chris Christie Embraces Nuclear Energy Industry That Has Backed Him

Chris Christie is embracing nuclear energy -- an industry that has supported his presidential campaign and favorite causes.

How Do U.S. Interest Rate Hikes Affect Emerging Markets?

The Fed's decision not to raise interest rates saved emerging markets from what the World Bank's chief economist called "panic and turmoil."

How The Federal Reserve's Rate Hike Decision Could Affect US Oil Prices

The Fed decided not to raise a key interest rate Thursday, but U.S. oil prices would not have changed much even if rates had been hiked.

Can ‘Shark Tank’ Solve The US Government's Most Vexing Problems?

The Department of Health and Human Services is taking a page out of Mr. Wonderful’s book.

‘Teen Mom 2’ Season 6 Spoilers: Jenelle Evans Meets With Lawyer, Discusses Potential Jail Time After Domestic Incident With Nathan Griffith

"Teen Mom 2" is back after its mid-season hiatus and things aren't looking good for star Jenelle Evans.

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