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Bangladesh's huge garment industry tries to...

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One of the poorest countries in Asia is also a global leader in a very specialized trade: Check the label on your t-shirt and there’s a good chance it says “Made in Bangladesh.”



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How Brexit could make the UK more like the US

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Move over, July 4. There might be a new Independence Day.



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Brexit Britain: Scotland's smallest distillery...

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Andrew Symington likes to say that single malt has a simple formula: water, malted yeast, an oak cask and the spirit of its maker.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/brexit-britain-scotlands-smallest-distillery-fears-for-the-future/40350244

Trump Taj Mahal Casino workers strike continues...

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The picket lines continued outside the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City on Sunday as workers entered day three of a strike. About 1,000 employees – who cook, serve guests and clean hotel rooms – stopped working Friday after negotiations broke down b…



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NBA free agents: TV riches drive huge new...

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It’s a good time to be a free agent in the NBA. With teams each having roughly $24 million more to spend, players in the league are commanding unprecedented contracts. There is more money to go around because of a new nine-year TV rights contract wort…



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4 steps to paying off $100,000 in student loans

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She’s so, so close to being debt free.



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Thousands say 'No' to Brexit in colorful protest

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They simply won’t take “Brexit” for an answer.



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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $449 million

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The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $449 million.



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'Eat, Pray, Love' author announces separation from...

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Elizabeth Gilbert announced she is separating from her husband a decade after writing about their romance in the best selling book, “Eat, Pray, Love.”



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AAA estimates 43M to travel over holiday weekend

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AAA estimates 43 million people will travel over the holiday, which started Thursday and ends Tuesday. A majority of them will be in the car, so plan on delays.



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