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Greek Debt Crisis: Polls Show Sunday's Referendum Vote Could Be Close

The referendum debate has reached a fever pitch, and EU leaders are warning Greece that a "no" vote could spell the end of the country's eurozone standing.

China's Stock Markets Plunge Further Amid Rumors That Foreign Manipulation Is To Blame For Fall

A newspaper linked to China's central bank alleges that foreign banks and traders might be to blame for what some have described as “malicious” short-selling of Chinese shares.

9 Out Of 10 Americans Consume Too Much Salt, CDC Says

An overly salty diet can lead to hypertension, heart disease and stroke.

Greece Debt Crisis: Greeks Worldwide React To Bank Closures, Cash Limits And Uncertainty As Sunday Referendum Vote Looms

Greeks say they are eating out less, driving shorter distances and, if living aboard, worried sick about their families back home.

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Who Killed The Ex-Im Bank? How Conservatives And The Koch Network Brought Down An Agency

Renewing the bank should be a textbook example of bipartisan cooperation. But as of Wednesday morning, there is no more Ex-Im Bank.

Greek Debt Crisis: Crowdfunding Bailout Campaign Raises $1.4 Million In 5 Days On IndieGoGo, Less Than 1 Percent Of Target

The amount is less than 1 percent of the fund's stated goal.

US Economy Adds 223,000 Jobs In June, Unemployment Rate Falls To 5.3%

A robust jobs report could provide further evidence the U.S. economy is on strong enough footing to absorb the impact of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September.

Asia Stocks Rise For Third Day Though Greece, China Concerns Weigh

Investor sentiment globally is expected to remain cautious in the coming weeks.

US Hiring Seen Solid In June, Keeping September Rate Hike In Play

The U.S. jobless rate is forecast to fall one-tenth of a percentage point back to a seven-year low of 5.4 percent.

Greek Debt Crisis: How Did Greece Get Here And Where Is It Going?

From Syriza to the Grexit to the troika, all your questions about the turmoil consuming Europe are answered.

Marijuana Legalization 2015: Rand Paul Courts Marijuana Investors, But Why Aren’t More Presidential Candidates Embracing Pot?

Rand Paul quietly meets with the marijuana industry, but why aren't we seeing any proudly pro-cannabis candidates?

Ramadan 2015: Muslims In Saudi Arabia Urged To Conserve Energy Amid Fears Of Power Outages

One economist attributed the spike in electricity usage to people using more air-conditioning during the day and light bulbs at night.

Puerto Rico’s Debt Addiction Was Fed By Banks That Passed Risk To Bond Buyers

Puerto Rico was able to delay crucial reforms as lenders profited from underwriting loans and selling debt to investors.

China Says Its Toll Roads Suffered A $25B Loss Last Year, But Media Question Figures

Many commentators accuse China's road operators of exaggerating losses so they can carry on charging fees beyond the 15-year limit.

Greece 'Prepared To Accept' Creditors' Bailout Proposal: Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras

In a letter to the creditors, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras wrote he was prepared to accept many of the terms of an earlier bailout package.

China June Factory, Services Surveys Fuel Hopes Economy Leveling Out, No Quick Rebound Seen

Beijing has rolled out a flurry of stimulus measures since last year but analysts remain wary about the outlook.

Greek Default: IMF Confirms Greece Missed Debt Payment

Greece missed its scheduled debt repayment Tuesday, making it the first advanced economy to default in the IMF's seven-decade history.

Obama Overtime Rule: Millions Of Workers Would Get A Raise Under The President's Proposal

It's likely "the single most important thing the president could do, on his own, to raise pay," according to one prominent labor leader.

What's Next For Greece? As PM Alexis Tsipras Faces Looming Default, Greek Citizens May Decide The Country's Ultimate Fate

European Union authorities are making a last-ditch offer to Athens to save the country from going bankrupt, but Athens is likely hours away from defaulting on its debt.

Hackers Leak Ukraine Military Documents Revealing Plan to Increase Spending On Armed Forces

Hacker group CyberBerkut leaked documents exposing Kiev's plan to increase military spending in the next 3 years.

Russia Calls For Counter-Sanctions Against 'Anti-Russian' Canada After Ottawa Hammers Moscow

Russia wants to counter sanctions placed on its big energy companies by Canada, a Russian parliamentary leader says.

China's Stock Markets End 2-Week Slump With Dramatic Rebound, As Government Steps In Ahead Of Communist Party's Birthday

Some analysts believe the jump was linked to government intervention and warned authorities are playing a dangerous game by interfering in the markets.

China Arrested Over 8,000 People For Environmental Crimes Last Year, In Intensifying Battle Against Severe Pollution

Officials say they are enforcing laws more strictly, but some companies and local governments still try to flout the law. Over 8,000 people were arrested last year.

UK Consumer Confidence Surges To 15-Year High In June: GfK

According to market research company GfK, British consumers' mood in June was the most buoyant since January 2000.

Puerto Rico Governor Speech Live Stream: Padilla To Address Debt Crisis

Puerto Rico's Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla is expected to make a public plea to defer payments and lower San Juan's $72 billion debt.

Greece Tourists Watch Debt Crisis Unfold As Residents Struggle With Closed Banks, Capital Control

Tourists in Greece reported empty restaurants, ATM lines and fuel shortages.

What Are Capital Controls? 5 Things To Know About The Restrictions Imposed By Greek PM Alexis Tsipras

The Greek government wants to prevent citizens from stashing all of their cash under their mattresses.

Puerto Rico Enters Uncharted Waters As Governor Says Commonwealth’s Debts Are Not Payable

Puerto Rico faces two choices: default on debts or get concessions from lenders. Both are messy propositions.

Is It Time To Abolish The Leap Second? Tech Companies Nervously Await Tuesday’s Time Hack

International groups that track the Earth’s rotation speed recommended the world add an extra second to clocks on June 30. Some say it's unnecessary.

New York State Fast Food Wage Board Meets Amid Calls To Raise Hourly Pay To $15

At stake are wages for more than 150,000 workers -- and pay practices in a pillar of the modern service economy.

Greece In Shock As Banks Shut After Creditor Talks Break Down

A default by Greece would set in motion events that could lead to the country's exit from the euro currency bloc.

Fed's Dudley Says September Rate Hike 'Very Much In Play': FT

Dudley, a dovish policymaker, is a close ally of Fed Chair Janet Yellen.

Fifty Countries Sign Up To China-Led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, In Diplomatic Victory For Beijing

The founding of the new Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has become something of an embarrassment for the U.S., which announced early on that it would not be joining.