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Cyber Monday 2014 Deals: Shop Online Safely for Wireless Speakers via Amazon, Twitter and More

The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and many Cyber Monday deals on gadgets are slashing prices on all sorts of hot-ticket technology. Many Christmas lists feature wireless speakers, so retailers are marking down prices.

Cyber Monday Tech Deals: Apple iPad Mini, 60-Inch Samsung HDTV, PS4 & Other Hot-Ticket Items

Tech items are one of the most sought after, and with this Latin Post roundup, you're guaranteed to find the best deals.

Cyber Monday Deals: Amazon Will Offer Sales For Eight Days & Discounts Every 10 Minutes

Cyber Monday has been extended from a single day of frenzied online shopping to a more relaxed eight-day adventure for Amazon.com shoppers.

Louisiana Senate Race Polls Update: Mary Landrieu's Support Drops as Keystone XL Pipeline Viewed Popular in Pelican State

Following the results of the Keystone XL pipeline vote in Congress, Louisiana's U.S. Senate race could end in the hands of Republican challenger Rep. Bill Cassidy.

Cyber Monday Wal-Mart Deals 2014: Retailer 'Doubling Down' In Week-Long Sales Starting Nov. 29

Retail giant Wal-Mart has extended Cyber Monday into a week-long event beginning Saturday, and will offer deals until Dec. 5

Apple Watch Price, Cost & Release Date: iPhone 5c May Be Discontinued; Watches Could Rely '99 Percent' on iPhones

Apple is planning some production updates in the next year, possibly ending production of the 5c and 4S.

Immigration Health Insurance: Undocumented Immigrants Eligible for Medicare, Social Security Benefits Under Obama's Executive Orders

President Barack Obama's immigration reform executive action has paved the way for undocumented immigrants to be eligible for Medicare and Social Security benefits, the White House has confirmed.

Social Media Saturday: Facebook's Unbundling Worked, Tumblr and Pinterest Grow Fastest, and Could Yik Yak Be the Next Snapchat?

This week in social media was all about mobile growth and potential, as a new report shows how the major social media networks currently stack up against each other. Big surprise: Facebook is doing fine. But Tumblr and Pinterest both showed amazing growth, too.

Argentina Charges HSBC Bank for Assisting Residents With Tax Evasion: Bank Allegedly Put Money in Swiss Accounts

Argentina's tax agency charged HSBC bank Thursday with helping more than 4,000 Argentines evade taxes by placing their money in secret Swiss accounts.

Colorado Marijuana Stores Turn Black Friday Into Green Friday, Offer Discounts on Weed, Edibles and Joints

Colorado’s marijuana stores offered smoking hot deals to Thanksgiving and Black Friday shoppers, which they have re-dubbed “Green Friday.”

Wal-Mart Careers, Employment & Stores: Employees Strike Outside Black Friday Shopping Locations for Higher Wages

As shoppers all over the country stormed store doors early Friday morning, another group lined up with banners and signs, chanting. These are Wal-Mart employees, demanding higher wages from the world’s largest retailer and the nation’s largest retail employer. Many are taking to social media with #WalmartStrikers to show their protests.

Nevada Judge Stops Uber Car Service: Almost 1,00 Drivers, Others Lose Jobs

Ride-sharing service Uber has ceased all operations in Nevada as of Wednesday after it was revealed that it was bending the state's transportation laws for a month. The company vowed that it would resume its car services once it found a way to legally operate in the state.

Black Friday Fitness Equipment Sales: The Skinny on Getting Up to $1,000 Off Elliptical Machines, Treadmills and More

Now that you have stuffed yourself and sat around with friends and family feeling grateful that you could veg out, watch a parade and debate on what’s going on with those Peter Pan promos, it might just be the perfect time to move around and get some exercise. There is always an excuse for putting working out off, but if you already plan on doing some Black Friday shopping, you might be able to maximize the savings and justify your spending by getting in on some great deals on exercise equipment.

Wal-Mart Black Friday and Cyber Monday Ad: The Best Deals In-Store and Online for Toys, Appliances and Electronics

Now that Thanksgiving is over, Americans all over the country will be going shopping to take advantageof Black Friday deals. Though some hardcore shoppers gave up their Thanksgiving in exchange for waiting in line for stores to open Thursday afternoon, others will go shopping on Black Friday proper. On Friday, Wal-Mart has deals all day for both shoppers who will leave their home now and those who do not not want to leave at all.

Black Friday Tablets and Best Smartphones 2014: Best Buy, Staples and More Offering Free Gift Cards With Discounts

Black Friday is here, and as you are waiting in line to see 80 seconds of the new Star Wars trailer, it may occur to you that a brand new tablet just might make everything go a little smoother. Right now there is obviously a lot of options for discounts.

Black Friday Snow Blower Sales: Amazon, Lowe's and More Offering Deals, Rebates on Troy-Bilt, Snow Joe, Husqvarna

While shopping Black Friday 2014, take advantage of discounted snow removal equipmentThe holiday season means shopping, cooking and baking, celebration and winter storms. If you live in the northeast, you have already dealt with your share of snow removal following a winter storm just before the Thanksgiving holiday. While a shovel-in-hand can get the job of snow removal done, it can also lead to back pain and exhaustion. So, treat yourself or a loved one to a snow blower this Black Friday as there are plenty of great deals to be had on snow removal equipment..

Black Out Black Friday Boycott: Russell Simmons, Jesse Williams, Other Celebrities Protest in Response to Darren Wilson Grand Jury Ruling

Celebrities are calling for consumers to boycott shopping on Black Friday in protest of the grand jury decision that cleared Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson of any charges in the shooting death of an unarmed teenager.

Black Friday 2014: Customers Begin the Shopping Holiday at Target, Walmart and More on Thanksgiving Night

The scene was almost surreal. On the evening of Thanksgiving, just after when most people are done eating dinner, picture a massive traffic jam -- in a parking lot. In Green Bay, Wisconsin, the Best Buy parking lot was packed full of shoppers eager to get a deal.

Healthcare.Gov Second Open Enrollment Period Gains Over 1 Million Applications, Spanish-Speaking Wait Times Average 10 Seconds

The first full week of the second open enrollment period of Healthcare.gov, the federal health insurance marketplace, had a "solid" start, according to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell.

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff Names Former Treasury Secretary Joaquim Levy as Finance Minister

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has just named Joaquim Levy, a former treasury secretary, as finance minister of the Latin American country.
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