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The 6 lucky states that’ll shape the future of drone technology For months, drone watchers have waited for the Federal Aviation Administration to decide who'll conduct the nation's safety testing on unmanned planes. Now, two days before the deadline, the FAA has named six winners from the original 25 applicants. They are: the University of Alaska, the state of Nevada, Griffiss International Airport in upstate New York, North Dakota's commerce department, Texas A&M University and Virginia Tech. Each test site will be responsible for testing drones in a different context.

Personal finance advice, ideas, tips and financial planning - Money Magazine on CNNMoney Give them the facts but not necessarily the figures -- that is, enough information to know where everyone stands but not so much that they think the bank of mom and dad is open for life. Mortgage rates continue to match or hit new record lows. Here's how you can benefit. Get a home in one of Money's Best Places to Live for as much as $94,000 off. Money can't buy you love, but what's wrong with a little window-shopping? Business Tesco’s chief hits out as profit warning hits shares The new boss of Tesco has attacked his predecessors for adopting “artificial” tactics to hit aggressive profit targets in the final few months of each financial year. Tesco’s shares plunged by 10 per cent to 168p on a warning this morning that the chain’s profit for the year to February will be no more than £1.4 billion, well short of the £1.94 billion that investors had been anticipating. Dave Lewis, chief executive, said his efforts to turn around the business were costing £500 million. He conceded: “It’s been a difficult time for Tesco – none of us would argue about that.” Part of the shortfall is down to changes in the way Tesco deals with suppliers in the wake of accounting scandal over its treatment of marketing contributions from food companies, which has prompted an investigation by the Serious Fraud Office.

ited Nations: Peace and Security A peacekeeper of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) with a group of children during patrols of the Katanga area. UN Bodies Thematic Issues Peacemaking and Preventive Action Peacemaking activities, reports, documents and other related material. Peacekeeping Peacekeeping activities, current and completed missions, maps, documents, statements, statistics. Peacebuilding Peacebuilding architecture, functions, documents, statements and other related material.

Global News : International News, International Business News Sign in with Facebook Or use your Businessweek account Forgot password? Already a Bloomberg.com user? Sign in with the same account. Plea Bargains: In Depth Plea bargains are extraordinarily common in the American legal system, accounting for roughly 90% of all criminal cases. Many countries, however, do not allow plea bargains, considering them unethical and immoral. Below is a discussion about what plea bargains are, why we use them and different types of plea bargains, as well as what happens if both parties don't live up to the terms of a plea bargain. What Are Plea Bargains? Plea bargains are an agreement in a criminal case between the prosecutor and the defendant that usually involves the defendant pleading guilty in order to receive a lesser offense or sentence. Plea bargains are often referred to as really just establishing a "mutual acknowledgment" of the case's strengths and weaknesses, and don't necessarily reflect a traditional sense of "justice".

Bargain Bites 2013: Which cheap eats categories do you wish were better represented in the Bay Area? The Braised Duck Leg with Won Ton Egg Noodle Soup at Hai Ky Noodle House in San Francisco. Photo: The Chronicle/John Storey This morning, the Chronicle Food & Wine department releases its annual Bargain Bites guide, as a dedicated pull-out section in today’s paper. Employment Background Checks, Credit Checks and Employment Verification Why do employers want to check your background and/or your credit? It could be for one of several reasons. If government security clearances are required for the job you are interviewing for, an employment background check may be required. The employer may want to make sure you are telling the truth. It's estimated that up over 40% of resumes can contain false or tweaked information, so, employers want to insure that what they are getting in an employee is what they were promised. The employer may perform a background check to find out whether you actually graduated from the college you said you did or to confirm that you worked at your previous employer(s) during the time stated on your resume or your job application.

Thousands of U.S. Lemons Resold to Unknowing Canadians; Free Carfax Lemon Check Available for Consumers CENTREVILLE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Droves of dangerous used cars declared lemons in the United States have made their way into Canada and are being resold to uninformed consumers. A recent report by CBC News highlights the plight of Canadian car buyers who are unaware these cars are parked their driveway.