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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia smiling at a talk in Virginia back in 2006.  Alex Wong/Getty Images

The conservative legacy of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia; Tidal's sudden wave of popularity; and Kanye West's $1 billion request. 

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Glam App creators explain their beauty services model

by Molly Wood
Feb 15, 2016
The on-demand beauty app gives stylists the ability to book their own clients.
The Glam App provides on-demand beauty services to consumers. 
Paul Morigi/Getty Images for The Glam App
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Tidal rides sudden wave of popularity

by Nova Safo
Feb 15, 2016
The struggling music-streaming service is newly popular — thanks to Kanye West and Beyoncé.
Inside Tidal's launch event. 
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Kanye West asks Mark Zuckerberg for $1B investment

by Molly Wood
Feb 15, 2016
The rapper also happens to be $53M in debt, according to his Twitter.
Kanye West performing last week at his fashion show in New York City.
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Yeezy Season 3
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Presidents Day sales may struggle

by Mitchell Hartman
Feb 15, 2016
The sales on furniture and appliances are still important to the bottom line for brick-and-mortar retailers.
Presidents Day may be "the un-sexiest of all the shopping holidays." 
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Military chow hall makeovers, with a side of broccoli

by Marketplace Contributor
Feb 15, 2016
Army dining facilities are being asked to do more with less, and to get soldiers to eat their veggies.
Sgt. Earl Lendore, a food service specialist in the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, prepares a meal at a Ft. Bragg dining facility.
Staff Sgt. Christopher Freeman/82nd Combat Aviation Brigade PAO
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Popular musicians bolster tourism industry

by Marketplace Contributor
Feb 15, 2016
The Beatles bring in big bucks to the northern English city of Liverpool.
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Justice Antonin Scalia's conservative legacy

by Molly Wood and Kimberly Adams
Feb 15, 2016
The Supreme Court Justice's departure will have a major impact on the court — and the 2016 election.
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The conservative legacy of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia; Tidal’s sudden wave of popularity; and Kanye West’s $1 billion request. 

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