From Goldman to Grunt: Kevin Mincio's Journey
For Kevin Mincio, the nine-year anniversary of 9/11 is a reminder of just how dramatically his own life was altered, veering toward a path this former Goldman Sachs vice president never would have imagined.
In the immediate aftermath of the terror attacks, Mincio, at age 31, traded banking for combat as a U.S. Army infantryman, eventually serving in Iraq during the deadliest phase of the war.
Taking Care of Business: But Will Obama's Incentives Be Enough?
President Obama today will propose new incentives for businesses that have even earned the endorsement of potential GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney. But even before the president takes the stage, the ongoing stalemate between Republicans and Democrats cast a shadow on the idea, frustrating many business owners.
Oh Beans!! Coffee Prices Soar
Your light latte might leave your pockets even lighter. Coffee bean prices spiked to $1.90 per pound, up 41 percent since June. To combat the higher prices, some companies, like the owner of Dunkin' Donuts, are raising their prices.
Asian Carp Endanger Fishing Industry, Boaters
After being imported from China during the 1970s to clean fish farms of algae in the southern U.S., the Asian carp steadily spread north up the Mississippi and other rivers. The slimy, boney fish breeds quickly and is widely considered a pest -- and endangering the Great Lakes.
Will Drug Wars Kill Cancun Tourism?
As a shaken Cancun reels from a deadly bar bombing that killed eight people, some wonder if the infamous drug wars that have all but destroyed tourism in the north will do the same in the south, decimating the region.
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