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A mother in Ivory Coast defiantly brings her children to the resort town where al-Qaida terrorists killed 19 people on March 13. A new music video reinforces her stand.

It's especially hard for developing countries to create jobs and foster small businesses to promote growth. But Nigeria took a risk on a massive national contest to find thousands of people with ideas for businesses and did something radical. It gave away millions of dollars to thousands of people who asked for it — and it worked. It is a rare success story for bold economic development programs.

Trump issued a reasonably detailed tax plan last year that included cuts for the middle class and wealthy. But some of his recent statements have left people pretty confused about his real intentions.

Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, and on Thursday the Obama administration laid out new regulations to stop methane leaks from the oil and gas industry. A report from Colorado explains how that state has brought methane emissions under control.

In China, Didi Chuxing dominates the ride-hailing market — despite Uber's attempts to break in. Now Apple Inc. is investing big in the service, ahead of a visit to China by Apple CEO Tim Cook.

Apple is investing $1 billion in Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing. Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook says the move will help the company gain a better understanding of the Chinese market. In China, Didi already leads Uber, so this investment sets the stage for a big competitive battle between Apple and Uber.

We rounded up some of the sharpest, most poignant reactions to the mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando.

Since news of the killings in Orlando, people have been gathering at Manhattan's Stonewall Inn. Stonewall is known as the birthplace of the nation's gay rights movement. On Monday night, it will host a formal vigil to remember those who died in Florida.

The shooter in the Orlando, Fla., nightclub shooting was not from the area. He lived about two hours away in Fort Pierce.

The mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., has reignited calls on Capitol Hill for tighter gun laws.