German chancellor Angela Merkel arrives in Washington. She’ll meet senators and, on Friday, will sit down for talks with President Obama. On the agenda are sanctions against Russia. The U.S. is urging Germany and Europe to be tough, but Europe’s energy dependence on Russia may be an obstacle. Also, we look at how LinkedIn has managed expectations as it weathered the broader tech downturn and why it seems to fly under the radar when compared to other firms in its sector, namely Twitter and Facebook ahead of its earning release on Thursday.

Donald Sterling is worth a reported $1.9 billion. A chunk of that wealth is in the form of the LA Clippers (worth an estimated $430 million), but what about his other holdings? And: Starting late next year, AT&T will offer a better, faster Wi-Fi service on continental flights. A look at the competition between AT&T and other telecoms, as the rules for in-flight digital usage are relaxed, and the FCC frees up more wireless spectrum.

Toyota is moving from Torrance, California, to Texas. It’s a big win for Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who’s been working hard to lure companies to the Lone Star State, touting low taxes and a more manageable cost of living. Plus, a Chai tea with Oprah’s name on it will be sold starting Tuesday at Starbucks stores. The “Oprah effect” of her personal endorsements is well known. But this is new territory because it’s the first time Oprah has partnered with a company to endorse a product.

Rents are rising in cities across the country, but it’s odd that a New York City report pegs its average rent at $1,167. We look at how the City Comptroller sees things, as opposed to, say, authoritative sources like Zillow. Plus, as TV viewers increasingly divert their attention to their smartphones during commercial breaks, a new service promises to sync up the ad they’re (not) watching on TV with the ads being served to the apps, like Facebook, on their phone. We explain the need, and also dig into just how it works.

A new report suggests that dentists have found a way to see more Medicaid patients without increasing waiting times for their existing patients. They do so by relying more on dental hygienists. What lessons might doctors – dealing with an influx of new patients under the ACA – learn from dentists, and what are the limits in trying to copy that approach? Plus, Northwestern University football players are scheduled to vote today on whether they want to be represented by a union. The National Labor Relations Board ruled in February that Northwestern’s football players on athletic scholarships are university employees, setting the stage for the election. 

General Motors is out with its quarterly earnings — its first report since a February recall over faulty ignition switches. Earlier this week, the automaker said it would restructure its engineering division and add new safety investigators. We look at the other hirings and firings that are expected in the wake of the recall. Plus, an iconic New York restaurant in Central Park reopens tomorrow after being closed for four years. Tavern on the Green had a long history as a famous event space – but was beset by financial problems before its closure. The new owners want to put its ‘tourist trap’ days behind them. 

Rick Warren is opening up a satellite church in LA that will hold services at the Hollywood Palladium (capacity 3,000). Warren’s is one of the few churches that has capitalized on creating smaller satellite churches as a way to increase membership for people who want a more intimate church home vs large megachurch experience. Rick Warren knows he can’t be everywhere to preach. Warren himself said “Los Angeles is one of the most strategically important cities in the world, why not start a campus there?” How does he stand to profit, beyond increasing membership? Plus, we take a closer look at the evolution of Apple ahead of Apple Earnings. Has the company that used to be known as innovative, lost some of its luster?

President Obama travels to Japan on the first leg of his Asia tour. How have Abenomics — the policies of Japan’s Premier, Shinzo Abe — transformed the country. Plus, Earth Day isn’t what it used to be. Does that hold true for Americans’ concern about the environment, too? Does Earth Day hitting middle age affect the environmental groups that rallied troops and fundraising around it?

We’ve heard a lot, lately, about rising income inequality. Some people at the top of the heap are paid way more than the “99 percent.” New research shows that inequality in wages isn’t the only thing growing. There’s also a growing divide in wealth. Plus, Netflix earnings are out on Monday. The earnings come on the heels of  a study that shows more people are cutting off their cable cord and turning to instant video streaming services like Netflix. And finally, a Christian movie made for a puny $1.5 million has quietly brought in more than $40 million at the box office with little promotion. More and more theaters across the country are adding “God’s Not Dead,” which has mostly been a top five movie, coming out ahead of far more expensive and lavishly promoted rivals. We look at the modern history of targeting Christians as a box office moneymaker, from “Passion of the Christ” to now.