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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

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Ahead Of The Curve On Minimum Wage

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Corinne Gaston
Deputy Opinion Editor

Should businesses be responsible for worker well-being?

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Alibaba IPO Skyrockets After Initial Offering

Comments (0) | Alibaba, amazon, BABA, China, e-commerce, eBay, exchance, Facebook, IBM, ipo, ltd, Nation and World, new, stock, Wal-Mart, york

Jack Ma, CEO of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., laughs at a news conference in Hong Kong, China. (Daniel J. Groshong/Bloomberg via G

Benjamin Dunn
Web Producer/Photographer

The Chinese e-commerce giant has become one of the most highly valued companies in the world today.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Raw And Organic Pet Food Is Big Business

Comments (4) | american pet products, american veterinary association, cummings school of veterinary medicine, embrace, food and drug administration, Health, jacob gonzalez, melamines, menu foods, my pet naturally, neil mass, organic trade association, packaged facts, petsmart, usda, Wal-Mart, woof dog boutique

Organic pet food sales predicted to grow through 2015. (Photo/My Pet Naturally)

Anne Artley
Staff Reporter

Sales have skyrockted since two major food recalls and changing attitudes toward pets.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Walmart China Recalls Donkey Meat That Contains Fox, Other Animals

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Colin Hale
Executive Producer

Walmart's 'five spice' donkey product contained fox meat, but did anyone notice?

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Wal-Mart Workers Protest On Black Friday

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Chrystal Li
Executive Producer

 

Ten protesters were arrested at the chain's Ontario, Calif. location.

 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

7 Los Angeles Malls Bringing Holiday Cheer To Black Friday

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Caitlin Plummer
Staff Reporter

Who says Black Friday shopping has to be spiritless and stressful?

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

JCPenney Plans A Comeback By Opening On Thanksgiving

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Christianna Wiggins
Staff Reporter

JCPenney will open at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving day. But is this a good decision?

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Wal-Mart To Open D.C. Stores After Mayor Vetoes Higher Wages

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Raishad Hardnett
Executive Producer

Mayor Gray struck down a bill requiring $12.50 per hour wages for major retailers.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Minimum Wage: To Raise Or Not To Raise?

Comments (5) | minimum wage, National, unemployment, Wal-Mart

Jen Nowell
Contributor

Currently, federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Bangladesh Building Collapse Death Toll Rises Over 200

Comments (0) | Bangladesh, Bangladesh building collapse, Dhaka, garment factory, International, Rana Plaza, saver, Wal-Mart

Collapsed building in Bangladesh. (Screenshot, Youtube)

Briana Goodall
Executive Producer

VIDEO: Although building was deemed unsafe, factories made their workers enter. 

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