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In U-turn, Boeing recommends 737 MAX simulator training for pilots

In U-turn, Boeing recommends 737 MAX simulator training for pilots

Boeing Co said on Tuesday it was recommending that airline pilots undergo simulator training before they resume flying the 737 MAX, a shift from its previous position that pilots only needed computer-based training on new software following two fatal crashes.



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Latin America's Avianca reduces Airbus order by 20 planes

Latin America's Avianca reduces Airbus order by 20 planes

Latin American airline Avianca has reached an agreement with airplane manufacturer Airbus to reduce the number of planes it was set to buy by 20, the company said on Tuesday.



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U.S. trade deficit at three-year low as imports tumble

U.S. trade deficit at three-year low as imports tumble

The U.S. trade deficit fell to a more than three-year low in November as imports declined further, weighed down by the Trump administration's trade war with China, and exports rebounded, suggesting solid economic growth in the fourth quarter.



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Boeing recommending simulator training for pilots before resuming 737 MAX flights

Boeing recommending simulator training for pilots before resuming 737 MAX flights

Boeing Co is recommending that airline pilots undergo simulator training before they resume flying the 737 MAX, which has been grounded since March after two fatal crashes killed 346 people, a federal agency said on Tuesday.



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ABLE accounts let the disabled plan, dream and save big—without risking essential federal benefits

ABLE accounts let the disabled plan, dream and save big—without risking essential federal benefits

ABLE accounts are simple to set up and have low minimums, so disabled people can save for the future.

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U.S., European regulators to meet with Boeing this week on 737 MAX software audit

U.S., European regulators to meet with Boeing this week on 737 MAX software audit

U.S. and European aviation safety regulators will meet with Boeing this week in an effort to complete a 737 MAX software documentation audit - a key step toward the grounded plane's eventual return to service.



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S&P 500, Dow dip as Middle East concerns persist; chips rally

S&P 500, Dow dip as Middle East concerns persist; chips rally

Oil stocks shed the most on the S&P 500 on Tuesday, taking the benchmark index further away from record highs, as investors nervously awaited the latest in the U.S.-Iran standoff.



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Democratic candidate Michael Bennet proposes 44% tax rate for wealthiest Americans

Democratic candidate Michael Bennet proposes 44% tax rate for wealthiest Americans

Democratic presidential contender Michael Bennet wants to increase the top income-tax rate paid by the wealthiest Americans to 44%, which experts say exceeds that of other presidential hopefuls to date.

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A Saudi family feud, a decade-long debt saga and a court's $14 billion decision

A Saudi family feud, a decade-long debt saga and a court's $14 billion decision

Saudi Arabia's largest and longest debt saga, fueled by a feud that has split one of its richest families, could be nearing a resolution after a court approved about $14 billion in claims related to the collapse of two business empires a decade ago.



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Oil slips as investors reassess Mideast risks

Oil slips as investors reassess Mideast risks

Oil prices on Tuesday surrendered some gains made over the previous days as investors reconsidered the likelihood of immediate supply disruptions in the Middle East after the United States killed a top Iranian military commander.



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Now's the time to switch or ditch your Medicare Advantage Plan if you don't like it

Now's the time to switch or ditch your Medicare Advantage Plan if you don't like it

Anyone enrolled in an Advantage Plan should be aware that the Medicare program allows beneficiaries to choose different coverage one time during a three-month window that closes March 31.

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Social Security benefits narrow the wealth gap. But it's not enough to keep low-wage earners out of poverty in retirement

Social Security benefits narrow the wealth gap. But it's not enough to keep low-wage earners out of poverty in retirement

New research from The New School Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis shows that Social Security retirement benefits help narrow the gap between the haves and have nots. But it's not enough to prevent some workers from facing poverty in retirement.

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Monopoly-Friendly Canada ‘Does Not Treat Competition Policy Seriously’

Monopoly-Friendly Canada ‘Does Not Treat Competition Policy Seriously’

The Tyee |  Bryan Carney | Jan 6, 2020 John Pecman on why it’s time to beef up the Competition Bureau he led. Canadians like to believe they live in one of the most sophisticated free-market economies in the world. Don’t tell that to John Pecman. Until May of last year, Pecman was commissioner of

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U.S. trade deficit drops to more than three-year low

U.S. trade deficit drops to more than three-year low

The U.S. trade deficit fell to a more than three-year low in November as imports declined further, likely weighed down by the Trump administration's trade war with China, and exports rebounded, suggesting the economy ended 2019 on solid footing.



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