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A Chinese flag flies on a boat next to the bridge that spans the Yalu River linking the North Korean town of Sinuiju with the Chinese town of Dandong. Most of North Korea's trade is with China, and much of it crosses the border here.

Why China Wants To Squeeze North Korea A Little, But Not Too Much

China opposes North Korea's nuclear tests and has signed up for international sanctions. But China still conducts extensive trade and worries about a major crisis that would send refugees its way.

Italy's Coffee Culture Brims With Rituals And Mysterious Rules

Can you drink cappuccino after breakfast? Should you take espresso in a cup or a glass? Italy, perhaps the spiritual home of coffee, has much to say about when and how to enjoy it.

Rosanna Pansino is a YouTube star and a celebrity chef. Her YouTube cooking show <em>Nerdy Nummies</em> has millions of subscribers, many of whom are children interested in baking.

The YouTube Star Who's Teaching Kids How To Bake

Celebrity chef Rosanna Pansino hosts the YouTube show Nerdy Nummies and has more than 8 million subscribers. Among her fans are thousands of children who want to learn how to bake.

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback talks to the media during a news conference in July.

Trump's Tax Plan Has Echoes Of The Kansas Tax Cut Experiment

Republican Gov. Sam Brownback said the 2012 tax cuts would deliver a "shot of adrenaline" to the state's economy. Instead, revenues crashed, spending cuts, borrowing and accounting tricks followed.

Stanley Fischer, who is resigning as Federal Reserve vice chair, says releasing transcripts of Fed meetings immediately could inhibit frank discussions among policymakers.

Fed's Departing Vice Chair On Stocks, The Federal Debt And Transparency

Stanley Fischer says that despite record highs in the stock market — boosted by the Fed's low interest rates — he doesn't see a bubble. But he says the U.S. debt could be a problem if rates go up.

Trump Taj Mahal In Alantic City To Close Due To Loss Of Millions Of Dollars

An Atlantic City casino with Donald Trump's name on it is going out of business. The Trump Taj Mahal is shutting down because it's losing millions of dollars a month.

"Equality cupcakes" by Georgetown Cupcakes are just one of several baked creations in support of same-sex marriage that were on display this week at the Chefs for Equality, a fundraising event for the Human Rights Campaign in Washington, D.C.

Is Fondant Free Speech? Chefs Show Support For Gay Marriage As Court Case Looms

"You'd think cake would be apolitical, and yet here we are," says one of several D.C.-area pastry chefs who wrought their support for gay marriage into elaborate wedding cakes.

The testimony of Glenn Simpson, co-founder of the research firm Fusion GPS, was released by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Simpson testified in August.

Fusion GPS Founder's Senate Judiciary Testimony Released

Glenn Simpson testified before the committee in August and recently called for a transcript to be made public. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., posted the material on Tuesday.

Gingrich, Buoyed By S.C. Win, Turns To Florida

The Florida primary on Jan. 31 is the next nominating contest in the GOP presidential campaign. On Saturday, Newt Gingrich won the South Carolina primary. On Sunday, he was saying it's now a two-man race between Mitt Romney and himself.

Mitt Romney greets audience members at the National Gypsum Co. in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012.

Romney Taxes May Be Legally Sound But They're Politically Dicey

While Romney's surrogates on the tax-return conference call with reporters may be right that he did all that was legally required, that doesn't mean he doesn't have a political problem. It will be a tall order for Romney, whose net worth has been estimated at between $190 million and $250 million, to defend paying federal taxes at an effective rate so much lower than those paid by millions.

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