Jan 3, 2017

01/03/17: Can AI fix fake news?

Facebook has clarified its policy that websites that spread false news can't use its ad-selling network. Above, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg gives a speech in Barcelona, Spain. David Ramos/Getty Images

Congress started a new session today, and that means the renewed Republican effort to repeal Obamacare is underway. Plus, President-elect Donald Trump's trade rep pick and his tweets at GM. Finally, the race to build artificial intelligence to find and scrub fake news.

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Foreign students may have a tougher time finding jobs in the U.S.

by Adrian Ma

Jan 3, 2017

Since 2015 the U.S. has received close to 500,000 H1B visa applications. Only a third have been granted.

Arizona State University’s international student population has more than doubled in the past five years, from nearly 5,000 in 2011 to more than 12,000 in 2016. These students attended an ASU career fair in 2013.

Arizona State University, Career and professional Development Services

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How hackers are using AI to fight fake news

by Robert Garrova

Jan 3, 2017

Marketplace's Lizzie O'Leary talks to Wired Senior Staff Writer Cade Metz about how technologists are combining artificial intelligence with human fact checkers to take down fake news.

A screenshot of Facebook's process for flagging a fake news post.

Donna Tam/Marketplace

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Detroit automakers respond to more Trump tariff threats

by Adam Allington

Jan 3, 2017

Building abroad makes economic sense for U.S. automakers.

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Are college towns the cure for a slumping U.S. economy?

by Cerise Castle

Jan 3, 2017

Marketplace's Lizzie O'Leary talks to Wall Street Journal editor Bob Davis about why some cities are recovering faster than others.

A scene from the Murray State University's homecoming. The school's town is featured in a recent study about thriving college towns.

Murray State University/Facebook

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The challenges of getting on grocery store shelves

by Annie Baxter

Jan 3, 2017

Small food and beverage manufacturers often lack the distribution muscle to keep their products well stocked at stores.

Small food and beverage manufacturers lack distribution muscle, compared to some of their big name competitors

Annie Baxter/Marketplace

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Republicans ponder how to replace the Affordable Care Act

by Dan Gorenstein

Jan 3, 2017

Republicans began their efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act Tuesday. Problem is, now that they have the political power to do it, some lawmakers are realizing they need to replace elements of the law. Some Republican believe health insurance exists not to cover the basics, like a check-up, but to protect people from financial […]

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Trade rep nominee to tackle international deals

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Jan 3, 2017

Lighthizer worked sensitive deals in Reagan Administration

President-elect Trump selected lawyer Robert Lighthizer as his administration's U.S. Trade Representative.

JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

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Final Note

Megyn Kelly leaves Fox for NBC

by Lizzie O'Leary

Jan 3, 2017

Fox reportedly offered her 20 million to stay.

Megyn Kelly looks on during the Republican Presidential debate sponsored by Fox News at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa on January 28, 2016.

JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

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Congress started a new session today, and that means the renewed Republican effort to repeal Obamacare is underway. Plus, President-elect Donald Trump’s trade rep pick and his tweets at GM. Finally, the race to build artificial intelligence to find and scrub fake news.