Executives push for ‘fiscal cliff’ deal
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Business leaders urge compromise, even if it means higher tax rates.
Utility chiefs seek ‘parity’ on new tax rates for dividends, capital gains
CEOs are concerned that ‘fiscal cliff’ deal could raise capital costs if dividends are taxed at higher rate.
Mining firm profits from public lands remain a mystery, new study shows
Metal ore firms not required to pay royalties on gold, copper and other minerals taken from federal lands.
Chinese company buys battery maker that got U.S. recovery funds
Lithium battery manufacturer received funding under recovery act for green-energy projects.
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Watch the 2012 solar eclipse, viewed from Australia
Watch the solar eclipse that occured 3:30pm EST, which was only viewable from Northern Australia and the Pacific Islands.
Watch the 2012 solar eclipse, viewed from Australia
Watch the solar eclipse that occured 3:30pm EST, which was only viewable from Northern Australia and the Pacific Islands.
Nor’easter evening forecast from the Capital Weather Gang
The Washington Post’s Jason Samenow explains what Nor’easter’s heavy wet snow and 40mph winds will mean for residents in the D.C. metropolitan area.
Capital Weather Gang previews winter outlook for D.C. Council
Capital Weather Gang previews winter outlook for D.C. Council
The National Zoo’s giant panda, Mei Xiang, vocalized distress on Sunday morning. Her six-day-old panda cub died on Sunday.
Quick glimpse of National Zoo’s baby panda
The National Zoo’s panda cam caught a shot of mother panda Mei Xiang picking up her cub on Monday evening.
Visitors flock to National Zoo to see baby panda
The National Zoo’s giant female panda Mei Xiang gave birth Sunday night. Visitors joined the new mother at the zoo Monday to celebrate the new baby.
The National Zoo says their giant female panda Mei Xiang gave birth late Sunday night. The cub is the first baby panda to be born at the zoo since 2005.
Flooding in Slidell after Hurricane Isaac
Parts of Slidell, a suburb of New Orleans, are flooded Thursday in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac. U.S. Army National Guard members and residents with boats evacuated people stuck in flooded areas of the town.
Isaac bears down on New Orleans
Tropical Storm Isaac, which was downgraded from a hurricane, continues to slowly ravage the New Orleans area. Lake Pontchartrain crashes onto Interstate 10 North outside the city to flood the area, and people asses damage around the city.
Hurricane Isaac provides major surf at Louisiana lake
New Orleans residents take advantage of big waves and high winds before Hurricane Isaac makes landfall at Lake Pontchartrain.
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