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U.S. Wants Global Trafficking Report To Hit Home

6.19.13 at 4:30pm by Krishnadev Calamur

The State Department official in charge of the office that monitors and combats human trafficking says slavery affects several industries, including fishing, and several countries, including the U.S. He wants consumers to ask: "How can I actually do something about it?"

Pitchman Who 'Guaranteed' Our Look Fired By Men's Wearhouse

6.19.13 at 4:30pm by Steve Mullis

The company did not explain why George Zimmer, who opened the first Men's Warehouse in 1973, was let go. Since the mid-'80s, Men's Warehouse ads have featured Zimmer delivering the company's famous slogan: "You're going to like the way you look. I guarantee it."

Blumenthal Urges Installation of Railroad Safety Device

6.19.13 at 3:14pm by Associated Press

Sen. Richard Blumenthal is calling on Metro-North Railroad to quickly install technology to prevent more fatalities.

The Connecticut Democrat headed a hearing before a congressional committee on Wednesday to examine the state of safety on the nation's passenger and freight rail networks. On a conference call with reporters, Blumenthal and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner James Redeker said a shunt that acts a red light can be installed quickly and cheaply.

One Week into Release, Quinn's Memoir is Reluctant to Sell

6.19.13 at 2:56pm by Connor Ryan

The personal memoir of Christine Quinn, the leading Democratic candidate in New York City’s mayoral race, was made available to readers last week and has since been slow to sell.

As of Wednesday afternoon, “With Patience and Fortitude: A Memoir” had sold only about 100 print copies, according to Nielsen BookScan, and was ranked number 26 in the category of biographies and memoirs on Amazon.com.