Texas burger chain Whataburger sold its majority stake to a Chicago investment firm on Friday. The once family-controlled chain says the deal with BDT Capital Partners is meant to help Whataburger expand. Source
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Chicago bank buys majority in Texas burger joint Whataburger
Texans defensive end JJ Watt suggested “we all chip in and buy Whataburger back” Source
Target, Walmart among 600 companies asking President Trump to end trade war with China
Walmart and Target are among 600 companies that sent President Trump a letter this week asking him to end the U.S-China trade war. They worry higher prices on Chinese goods will hurt profits, but as Janet Shamlian reports, others say tariffs are actually good for business. Source
President Trump eyes re-election campaign as protesters rally for impeachment
Donald Trump is getting ready to kick off his re-election campaign as protesters call for his impeachment. Critics want Congress to intervene days to keep the president from finishing his term. Nicole Killian reports. Source
1 dead in Southern California Costco shooting
One person was killed Friday night at a Southern California Costco when an off-duty police officer opened fire after an argument. Shoppers ran for their lives. Carter Evans reports. Source
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates respond to tanker attacks, calling for decisive action
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are calling for decisive action to protect energy supplies after two oil tankers were attacked this week in the Gulf of Oman. President Trump says Iran is to blame. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Explosions in Mogadishu kill at least 11 people, injure 25 others
At least 11 people were killed and 25 wounded Saturday in Mogadishu. The terrorist group Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the pair of explosions in Somalia’s capital. One car bomb went off near the presidential palace. A second blast near the city’s airport killed only the driver and an accomplice. Source
Police suicides a growing nationwide issue
In New York, the NYPD is a police force shaken by suicide. The death of an officer yesterday is the third suspected suicide in just 10 days. It’s a growing problem — not just in New York — but nationwide. Kenneth Craig reports. Source
NYPD suicides part of a larger trend
So far this year, 93 officers nationwide have taken their own life — already on track to exceed 2018 Source
Target, Walmart amoung 600 companies asking President Trump to end trade war with China
Walmart and Target are among 600 companies that sent President Trump a letter this week asking him to end the U.S-China trade war. They worry higher prices on Chinese goods will hurt profits, but as Janet Shamlian reports, others say tariffs are actually good for business. Source