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Africa's top 4 economies are in trouble

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Growth in Africa has outpaced most emerging markets in recent years, but that’s changing fast as a slew of problems beset its leading economies.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/africas-top-4-economies-are-in-trouble/39042852

'Hamilton' actors to get share of profits from hit...

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The producers and actors of the Broadway sensation “Hamilton” shook hands Friday on an agreement that will dole out a share of the profits to original cast members who were involved in the show’s development, according to the actors’ lawyer.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/hamilton-actors-to-get-share-of-profits-from-hit-musical/39060574

CBS head Les Moonves' pay dipped for second year...

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CBS head Les Moonves took in nearly $56.8 million last year – keeping him among the country’s highest-paid executives.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/cbs-head-les-moonves-pay-dipped-for-second-year-in-a-row/39053560

Bernie Sanders releases 2014 tax returns

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Bernie Sanders and Jane Sanders earned nearly $206,000 in 2014 and paid about $28,000 in federal taxes, according to a tax return released by his campaign Friday night.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/politics/bernie-and-jane-sanders-earned-nearly-206k-in-2014-tax-returns-show/39053538

Bill Clinton: Sanders supporters would 'shoot...

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Bill Clinton joked Friday that Bernie Sanders’ supporters would “shoot every third person on Wall Street” if given the chance, a riff on his broader defense of Hillary Clinton’s economic record. “One of the few things I really haven’t enjoyed about th…



from http://www.wbaltv.com/politics/bill-clinton-sanders-supporters-would-shoot-every-third-person-on-wall-street/39052576

Which NATO members are falling short on military...

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Most NATO countries don’t pay their fair share, and it’s becoming a sore point in the U.S. Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton both used the Democratic presidential debate Thursday to call on other NATO members to spend more on defense. Donald Trump ha…



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/which-nato-members-are-falling-short-on-military-spending/39050954

The Obamas made $436,065 in 2015

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In what is likely to be the last public reveal of their annual income and taxes, President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama released their 2015 tax returns Friday afternoon. The documents show the couple earned $436,065 in adjusted gross income las…



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/the-obamas-made-436065-in-2015/39049890

Pope Francis, Bernie Sanders want a 'moral...

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“Man is not in charge today, money is in charge, money rules.”



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/pope-francis-and-bernie-sanders-want-a-moral-economy-what-is-it/39049282

Regents OK tuition increase at USM schools

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From College Park to Coppin State, University System of Maryland students are about to dig a little deeper in order to pay for their education.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/education/university-system-of-maryland-regents-approve-tuition-increase/39048560

Cyber-extortion losses skyrocket, says FBI

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New estimates from the FBI show that the costs from so-called ransomware have reached an all-time high.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/cyberextortion-losses-skyrocket-says-fbi/39047716