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Washington, D.C. Power Outages: 5 Things to Know

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Washington DC was hit by a series of power outages Tuesday. Government buildings and the city's metro system were affected by it.

NFL News; Will Allen Accused of Ponzi Scheme

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
In NFL news today, former NY Giants star Will Allen is being accused of running a Ponzi scheme that raised over $30 million.

RIP James Best: Dukes of Hazzard Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane Dies

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Dukes of Hazzard star James Best passed away at age 88 Monday evening. The Kentucky native acted in seven decades.

Meet the ‘New’ Oldest Person in the World 2015

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Jeralean Telly is the new oldest person in the world at age 115. Here's what you should know about the Detroit-area woman.

Starbucks College Tuition Reimbursement Expanded to 4 Years

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks has announced that its expanding its college tuition reimbursement program to four years for full- and part-time employees.

McDonald’s to Cut Ingredients in Grilled Chicken

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
McDonald's is simplifying its grilled chicken recipe by removing certain ingredients and adding healthier alternatives.

Study: Cow’s Milk Found in Online Breast Milk

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A study published in Pediatrics shows that about one in 10 samples of online breast milk contains cow DNA.

LUV: Southwest Airlines CEO Gets a Pay Hike

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Southwest Arilines CEO Gary Kelly received a pay raise in 2014 that included a 24% increase in compensation.

Microsoft Plans Program to Hire Those With Autism

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Microsoft (MSFT) has announced a pilot program designed to offer full-time positions to people with autism.

Stores Pull Blue Bell Ice Cream After Multiple Deaths

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart, Kroger's and other stores have pulled Blue Bell Ice Cream off shelves following several deaths related to its products.

Revenge Porn Site Owner Gets 18 Years in Jail

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Kevin Bollaert, the man behind revenge porn website UGotPosted.com, faces 18 years in jail for cahrges of ID theft and extortion.

Starbucks Accuses Asian Customer of Spying

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A Starbucks executive allegedly accused an Asian customer of being a spy and attempting to steal the company's secrets to take to China.

Happy Easter Images: 10 Pictures to Post on Facebook, Twitter

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
'InvestorPlace" has collected a series of happy Easter images for users to share on Facebook and Twitter to celebrate the holiday.

10 New Movie Releases Hitting Theaters in April 2015

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Get the popcorn ready because April will see several new movie releases hitting theaters, including Dramas, Thriller and Action films.

Amazon Prime Movies: New Releases for April 2015

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Amazon is adding several films to its Amazon Prime movie streaming service for April 2015, including a few Star Trek films.

New on Netflix: 12 Best Netflix Streaming Releases for April 2015

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Several new on Netflix films and TV series, including comedies, thiller and more, are coming to the streaming service in April.

McDonald’s to Raise Minimum Wage, Add Benefits

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
McDonald's has announced plans to raise minimum wage for the average worker to $10 an hour and increase employees' benefits on July 1.

April Fool’s Day Jokes 2015: Today’s 5 Best Internet Pranks

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
It's April 1 and that means the April Fool's Day jokes are in full swing with several companies and organizations coming up with pranks.

New York Auto Show 2015: 5 Hottest Cars to Watch

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The New York Auto Show 2015 will start on April 3 and will last through April 12 and here's a list of the hottest cars to watch at it.
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