SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah truck driver alleges FedEx fired him because of his Russian accent, even though he offered to appear before corporate higher-ups to demonstrate his English-speaking abilities. Ismail Aliyev has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the Memphis, Tenn.-based shipping company and the long-haul contractor that …
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Its museums are crammed with priceless works of art and its wealth pours in from the Catholic faithful around the world, but even the Vatican is feeling the pinch of austerity. More: continued here
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The number of American households receiving food stamps jumped nearly 10% in 2011. More: continued here
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