Why Pfizer is so bent on lowering its tax rate
CEO Ian Read is a poster boy for critics who have long complained about the U.S. corporate tax system being unfair
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Pfizer's CEO may have the deal he's looking for
By buying Ireland-based Allergan, Ian Read would cut Pfizer's U.S. tax bill while adding valuable products such as Botox
Allergan confirms Pfizer approach, companies in talks
Botox maker confirms that it has been approached by about a possible merger
Commerce Dept. reports dip in retail sales
Pfizer third-quarter profits fall; more people getting a chance to own Google Glass; plus more MoneyWatch headlines
What to do when CVS/caremark drops Viagra coverage
A big prescription drug insurance plan is dropping Viagra next year, but there are alternatives to the little blue pill
Senate rejects funding bills again as government shutdown continues into second week
The government shutdown stretched into its sixth day on Monday with no signs of an imminent resolution.
Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump deployment of National Guard
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration over their plans to deploy the National Guard.
Israel and Hamas begin indirect Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt
President Trump wants Israeli and Hamas negotiators to "move fast" in new talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza war, spurred by his 20-point plan.
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Illegal crossings at U.S.-Mexico border plummet to lowest annual level since 1970
Unlawful crossings on the southern border have hit a 55-year low, according to figures obtained by CBS News — as President Trump cracks down on illegal immigration.
Air traffic controllers told to keep working during government shutdown
National Air Traffic Controllers Association tells its members that failing to report to work could cost them their job.
FBI analyzed some Republican lawmakers' phone records as part of Trump Jan. 6 probe
The FBI in 2023 analyzed phone records of more than a half dozen Republican lawmakers as part of an investigation into efforts by President Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, GOP senators say.
U.S. to take ownership stake in Trilogy Metals, which has Alaskan mining claims
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the "ownership in that company will benefit the American people."
Helicopter crashes on Sacramento freeway; at least 3 critically injured
Officials are investigating after a medical helicopter crashed on a Sacramento freeway Monday evening.
Bill Nye warns U.S. could "cede leadership to other countries" if NASA budget is cut
Bill Nye the Science Guy on Monday protested against a federal budget proposal that would see NASA's funding reduced from $24 billion to $18.8 billion.