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Jul 11, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, July 11, 2016

On today’s show, we’ll talk about the $4 billion sale of the Ultimate Fighting Championship; which colleges provide the best return on investment; and the story of one couple in Baltimore trying to make the shift from welfare to work.

Ronda Rousey of the United States (red) defeats Bethe Correia of Brazi (blue) during a UFC match on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Segments From This Episode

20 years after welfare reform, one couple’s story
by Amy Scott
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A free training program prepares people in Baltimore for auto repair jobs.
Hotels and online travel sites battle on discounts
by Annie Baxter
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To avoid online commissions, hotels offer loyalty members cheaper rates.
Which colleges offer the best return on investment?
by Jed Kim
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Princeton and Harvard top the list. Stanford has dropped nine spots.
Migrant families continue to risk the trek north to US
by Kimberly Adams
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After a drop in 2015, more families and kids are illegally crossing the border.
Mixed martial arts outfit UFC to sell for $4 billion
by Lewis Wallace
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A sport that’s struggled with a reputation for brutality tries to go mainstream.
What’s going out there in the ‘real’ economy?
by Mark Garrison
Another look at Friday's jobs numbers, the clash between hotels and online travel sites, and the struggles of migrant families.

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Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, July 11, 2016

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Segments From This Episode

20 years after welfare reform, one couple’s story

Hotels and online travel sites battle on discounts

Which colleges offer the best return on investment?

Migrant families continue to risk the trek north to US

Mixed martial arts outfit UFC to sell for $4 billion

What’s going out there in the ‘real’ economy?