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Regulators release guidance for driverless technology

By Annie Baxter

September 20, 2016

A passenger look on as he rides in a pilot model of an Uber self-driving car in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. — ANGELO MERENDINO/AFP/Getty Images

The DOT hopes to shape the future of driverless technology.

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Uber revs up first fleet of 'driver-less' cars in Pittsburgh

September 14, 2016

Uber's fleet of autonomous cars, parked in front of the company's Pittsburgh office. — Erika Beras

Pennsylvania law still requires a human in the driver’s seat, who can take control.

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Uber and Lyft battle to attract new drivers

By Adam Allington

September 14, 2016

Uber has been trying to boost their profitability by cutting rates for drivers over the past three years, while also offering incentives to bring new people in on the front end. — STR/AFP/Getty Images

Signup bonuses and retention deals are part of the new rideshare package.

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Earthquake leaves at least 21 dead in central Italy

By Marketplace staff

August 24, 2016

A view of buildings damaged by the earthquake on Wednesday in Arquata del Tronto, Italy. — Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Images

The magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the country early Wednesday.

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In Baton Rouge, big brands come to help — and get known

By Tegan Wendland

August 22, 2016

Tide brought a portable laundry services truck to Baton Rouge for the displaced. — Tim Mettey

Tide, Duracell and Clorox are just some of the brand names flocking to the region.

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Tech Intervention: Slow it down a little, Volvo

August 19, 2016

Courtesy: Volvo

Pump the brakes on those self-driving car plans.

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Natural gas leaks make natural gas dirtier

August 17, 2016

Natural gas is flared off at a plant outside of the town of Cuero, Texas. The boom in natural gas drilling has led to an increase in the amount of methane emissions. — Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Study of a methane plume over Southwest tracks back to natural gas fields.

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Retirement isn't in the cards for legendary comedian Carl Reiner

By David Brancaccio

June 20, 2016

Actor Carl Reiner speaks onstage during the TCM Classic Film Festival in Los Angeles, California. — Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Turner

The 94-year-old is the brains behind "The Dick Van Dyke Show."

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Why nuclear plants are having trouble making money

By Mark Garrison

June 08, 2016

A view of the Palo Verde Nuclear generating plant in Phoenix, Arizona. — Jeff Topping/Getty Images

With natural gas so cheap, these expensive operations aren't competitive.

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