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Wal-Mart Says Loss Likely From Bribery Probe
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it is ‘probable’ that the world’s largest retailer will incur a loss due to ongoing bribery investigations by itself and government agencies, but it says it is too early to speculate on the size of the damage.
Michelle Obama Urges CEOs To Hire More Veterans
Michelle Obama challenged America’s top CEOs on Wednesday to “think outside the box” and hire more veterans.
Mother Jones Reporter Wins Polk Award For Romney ’47 Percent’ Story
The reporter for Mother Jones magazine who broke the story of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s remarks that 47 percent of Americans “believe they are victims” is among the winners of the 64th annual George Polk Awards in Journalism.
Lawmakers Release Documents On Wal-Mart Bribery
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s CEO Mike Duke found out in 2005 that the retailer’s Mexico unit was handing out bribes to local officials, according to emails obtained by lawmakers.
Starbucks Cups in D.C. to Come With Political Message
The world’s biggest coffee chain is asking employees at cafes in the Washington, D.C. area to scribble the words “Come Together” on cups for drink orders.
Opinion: Walmart Bribery And Mexico
According to news reports, the allure of building a Wal-Mart near ancient pyramids in Mexico, and thus gaining access to global tourists nearby, was so strong that Wal-Mart circumvented democratic institutions and bribed the right people to get their way.
Cash-Strapped Postal Service Testing Same-Day Package Delivery
Emboldened by rapid growth in e-commerce shipping, the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service is moving aggressively this holiday season to start a premium service for the Internet shopper seeking the instant gratification of a store purchase: same-day package delivery.
Shooting at Wal-Mart: One Man Injured in Possible Robbery
Anne Arundel County police are investigating an early morning shooting outside of a Wal-Mart store in Laurel near Interstate 295.
Bill Clinton Challenges Wal-Mart CEO To Open Store In Libya
Former President Bill Clinton on Sunday challenged Wal-Mart to open a store in Libya and help create jobs in the world’s most troubled areas.
2 Shot At Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Police responded to a Dinwiddie County Wal-Mart distribution center after two people were shot around noon on Wednesday.
