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  • A pedestrian walks past the Federal Election Commission's headquarters October 24, 2016 in Washington, DC. The FEC is an independent regulatory agency founded in 1975 by the U.S. Congress "to disclose campaign finance information, to enforce the provisions of the law such as the limits and prohibitions on contributions, and to oversee the public funding of Presidential elections."
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    The Federal Election Commission, the body that watches over campaign finances, is down another commissioner. What does this mean? Also, the story of one man leaving his budding career in the U.S. to move back to China and be a pro Lego builder. Finally, we look in on how KFC is starting to offer non-meat options.

  • President Rouhani reiterated his call for the US to lift sanctions before any talks.

    Iran’s President Rouhani reiterates that he will only talk to the U.S. if sanctions are lifted. A Grammy-winning musician secures $250 million for Africa’s women entrepreneurs.

  • Mexico’s entrepreneurs dive into the electric car market
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    It’s time to talk about the markets with Julia Coronado. We also preview the S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index’s release this week, as the steady growth of home prices appears to be slowing down. Then, in Mexico, entrepreneurs are getting into the electric car business and making it as local as possible: all-Mexican parts, talent and design.

  • BIARRITZ, FRANCE - AUGUST 25:  US President Donald Trump talks to France's President Emmanuel Macron as G7 leaders and guests gather for a family picture in front of the Biarritz lighthouse on the second day of the annual G7 summit on August 25, 2019 in Biarritz, France.
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    President Trump tried to lighten the tone of trade talk with China at the G7 meeting in France. Also, home prices have grown steadily for about seven years, but the growth is slowing down. The S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index’s release this week could provide a clearer picture. Then, we look at how vintage cars could be the key to the future of auto repair.

  • President Trump says China has asked for fresh trade talks

    President Trump says China has requested resumption of trade talks. German business confidence falls to its lowest level in nearly seven years.

  • Chinese and US flags are seen on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle in the maintenance room of a dealership in Shanghai on August 24, 2018. - From Harley-Davidson motorcycles and US bourbon to Chinese parts and machinery, the world's two largest economies have exchanged punitive tariffs that slice through a wide swath of products.
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    China announces in-kind tariffs on $75-billion worth of U.S. goods, making markets even more squeamish.Conservative billionaire backer David Koch dies. Local governments are dealing with cyberattacks.

  • A year-and-a-half late and $1 million short
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    When Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks, markets listen. Looking at the massive pay gap between Black women and white men. Is Victoria Secret’s inclusivity play too little too late?

  • A firefighter works during a wildfire near in Bolivia
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    Emmanuel Macron calls for urgent action on climate change at the G7. Why British brands are so popular with foreign buyers. What more U.S. interest rate cuts could mean for Turkey.

  • Not all the Fed governors agreed on July’s interest rate cut. Union membership drops. The Midwest struggles with the aftermath of flooding.

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