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British charge UBS trader with fraud in Libor rigging case
Tom Hayes faces eight counts in the banking scandal, seven months after the U.S. brought criminal charges.
Google challenging U.S. gag order, citing First Amendment
The search giant asks a secretive U.S. court to let it reveal how many government data requests it receives.
Group calls for global exchange of tax information to fight evasion
The OECD says the system should be made automatic, with data flowing freely from banks to governments.
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Ban the box for ex-cons seeking work
Having a job is one of the leading factors in preventing ex-offenders from ending up back in prison.
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British charge UBS trader with fraud in Libor rigging case
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Swiss lawmakers reject proposed bank deal to end tax dispute with U.S.
The parliament’s summer session draws to a close this week, reducing the odds of an imminent compromise.
Home construction up 6.8 percent in May; permits hit 5-year high
Builders stepped up home construction in May and applied for permits to build single-family homes at the fastest pace in five years.
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Supreme Court lets U.S. regulators challenge generic-drug deals
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