The stakes are high for some federal employees during the government shutdown, especially those grappling with loans. See full story.

Why are Republican baby boomers more likely to share fake news on Facebook?

Most Facebook users who shared the fake stories during the 2016 U.S. presidential election were Republicans over the age of 65, new research suggests. See full story.

Netflix earnings: Can the streaming giant clear a high bar of investor expectations for a change?

Netflix Inc. has a tough task when it reports fourth-quarter results on Jan. 17, after the market close -- satisfy investor expectations that are running high, and accelerating. Last time Netflix was faced with a similar task, it failed. See full story.