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Then-CEO Martin Winterkorn poses at Volkswagen's annual press conference in Wolfsburg, Germany, in 2012. He resigned his post last month following revelations that VW cheated on emissions tests.

How VW's Drive To Be No. 1 May Have Put It In Reverse

It's "clean diesel" engine was key to its growth strategy. But top managers' quest to make Volkswagen the world's leading carmaker very likely sowed the seeds of the company's downfall, analysts say.

Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the Senate Finance Committee's top Republican, says small businesses will be especially hurt if the top two tax brackets go up.

The Politics Of A Tax Hike

A full-blown congressional debate on the expiring 2001 and 2003 tax cuts will unfold this fall, but some lawmakers have already weighed in on the most controversial issue: whether it makes sense, at a time of huge budget deficits, to extend tax relief for those earning more than $250,000.

Egyptians Prepare For Historic Presidential Vote

More than a year after its revolution, Egypt votes for a new president on Wednesday and Thursday. The race is wide open and none of the 12 candidates is expected to get an outright majority. If those forecasts prove true, a runoff will take place next month between the two top vote-getters.

Conservative activist Ginni Thomas sits with her husband, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, at a Heritage Foundation event in October in Washington, D.C. Ginni Thomas reportedly encouraged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

Ginni Thomas reportedly pressed Trump's chief of staff on overturning the election

Conservative activist Ginni Thomas, who's married to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent a number of texts to then-Chief of Staff Mark Meadows between November 2020 and January 2021.

(Top) Howdy Holmes talks with employee Sandy Parker on the factory floor. Parker started working at Jiffy when she was 24 years old, nearly 38 years ago. (Bottom left) Historical photos line the walls of the factory entrance. (Bottom right) Employee lockers.

How To Make Boring Sell: In A Jiffy

The Chelsea Milling Co. is known as the manufacturer of Jiffy baking mixes: for muffins, cakes, biscuits and more. Here's how the family-owned manufacturer has managed to thrive for generations.

Stephanie O'Dea came up with a healthy slow-cooker recipe to mimic Colonel Sanders secret-recipe.

Slow Cook Your Way To The Colonel's Secret Recipe

Slow-cooking expert Stephanie O'Dea shares the story behind her KFC-inspired chicken: It was an attempt to recreate the Colonel's secret recipe so that her daughter, who has celiac disease, could experience a taste most Americans take for granted. In a twist, O'Dea also wanted to cook the chicken in a Crock-Pot.

Here's what role Nevada — and its voters — could play in the 2024 election

Nevada could be a tipping point for the 2024 presidential election. Here's what could convince voters to go to the polls and vote for either VP Harris or former President Donald Trump.

Do Big Salaries For Coaches Guarantee Team Wins?

NCAA coaches are routinely paid six figure salaries as colleges hunt for the best talent to get their teams to a championship. New research, however, debunks the idea that paying more for coaches improves the odds of winning.

What's next for Kamala Harris

Inauguration Day marks the first time in more than 20 years that Kamala Harris will not be in public office. "It is not my nature to go quietly into the night," she told allies on Thursday.

Meet the high schoolers who compete in a national cooking competition every year

A competitive culinary team at a Connecticut high school starts the year with big dreams for a national championship.

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