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NASA, Boeing investigating why Starliner spacecraft missed orbit

NASA, Boeing investigating why Starliner spacecraft missed orbit

The Boeing Co Starliner spacecraft that failed to hit the right orbit to reach the International Space Station is healthy, in a stable orbit and expected to land in New Mexico on Sunday morning, NASA said.



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'Healthy' Boeing Starliner spacecraft on track to land in New Mexico: NASA

'Healthy' Boeing Starliner spacecraft on track to land in New Mexico: NASA

The Boeing Co Starliner spacecraft that failed to hit the right orbit to reach the International Space Station is "healthy," in a stable orbit and expected to land in New Mexico on Sunday morning, NASA said on Saturday.



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U.S. government says verdict in Bayer's Roundup case should be reversed

U.S. government says verdict in Bayer's Roundup case should be reversed

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Justice Department said a federal appeals court should reverse a lower court verdict finding Bayer AG liable in the case of a California man who blamed its Roundup weed killer for his cancer.



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NASA says Boeing Starliner is 'healthy', to land in New Mexico

NASA says Boeing Starliner is 'healthy', to land in New Mexico

The Boeing Co Starliner spacecraft that failed to hit the right orbit to reach the International Space Station is "healthy," in a stable orbit and expected to land in New Mexico on Sunday morning, NASA said on Saturday.



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Britain gives U.S. investor go-ahead to buy Cobham for $5 billion

Britain gives U.S. investor go-ahead to buy Cobham for $5 billion

Britain has approved the purchase of British defense company Cobham by U.S. investor Advent International for $5 billion after the private equity group made commitments to address national security concerns.



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Manager of McDonald's franchise in Peru says faulty drinks machine caused deaths

Manager of McDonald's franchise in Peru says faulty drinks machine caused deaths

The general manager of the McDonald's operating firm in Peru has said in an interview with local TV that the drinks supply machine at the fast food restaurant where two employees died by electrocution last weekend was suffering from an electrical fault.



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Germany 'firmly rejects' U.S. sanctions on Nord Stream 2 firms

Germany 'firmly rejects' U.S. sanctions on Nord Stream 2 firms

Germany's finance minister and vice chancellor, Olaf Scholz, said Berlin "firmly rejects" U.S. legislation imposing sanctions on firms laying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Europe.



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If you're a business owner, grab this 20% tax break before the year ends

If you're a business owner, grab this 20% tax break before the year ends

The new qualified business income deduction can be an attractive one for small business owners who want to save a few dollars in 2019. What you should know before you claim it.

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It's time to take money from your retirement savings. How to get it right

It's time to take money from your retirement savings. How to get it right

Congress passed a bill that would allow retirement savers to wait longer to start drawing down their money. They currently have to do so at 70½, but they might have until 72 now.

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Just Eat food fight nears end as it backs Takeaway's final offer

Just Eat food fight nears end as it backs Takeaway's final offer

Just Eat backed a final 5.5 billion pound ($7.2 billion) all-share offer from Takeaway.com on Friday, saying a tie-up to create one of the leading online food delivery companies was more compelling than a rival cash bid from Prosus.



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How to spend your retirement savings without paying a tax penalty

How to spend your retirement savings without paying a tax penalty

The IRS requires savers to make withdrawals from their retirement accounts at a certain age. Here's what you need to know.

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U.S. Justice Department and FCC fight state effort to block merger of Sprint, T-Mobile

U.S. Justice Department and FCC fight state effort to block merger of Sprint, T-Mobile

The U.S. Justice Department and Federal Communications Commission filed in court on Friday to support a merger of T-Mobile and Sprint , the third and fourth largest wireless carriers.



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U.S. economy grows steadily in third quarter; consumer spending solid in November

U.S. economy grows steadily in third quarter; consumer spending solid in November

U.S. economic growth nudged up in the third quarter, the government confirmed on Friday, and there are signs the economy more or less maintained the moderate pace of expansion as the year ended, supported by a strong labor market.



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Wall Street rides trade optimism to record highs

Wall Street rides trade optimism to record highs

U.S. stocks inched to fresh record highs on Friday, as investors remained optimistic about improving trade relations between Washington and Beijing in the run-up to the holiday season.



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Wall Street analysts bullish over Nike's digital growth, look past margin weakness

Wall Street analysts bullish over Nike's digital growth, look past margin weakness

Wall Street analysts were upbeat about Nike Inc's long-term growth, encouraged by the sportswear maker's robust online sales and strength in China that helped overcome slowing demand in North America, its biggest market.



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