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Looking for a career that pays pretty well and keeps you moving? The railroad business is looking for you. Brian Watt has details.

Rising stars don't even have to leave home to get Hollywood's attention these days. Some agencies have talent scouts devoted to seeking them out online. Lisa Napoli reports.

This is the busiest time of the year for plumbers. And it's not all gravy. Sean Cole explains.

Congress passed a tax increase in May that's expected to rake in big bucks for the government — but it could backfire. U.S. businesses worry it'll hurt their ability to employee Americans oversees. Miranda Kennedy reports.

The U.S. ranks 22nd out of 115 nations in narrowing the economic and political differences between the sexes. Steve Tripoli has details.

Following a three-week strike that targeted Houston's downtown business and shopping district, 5,300 janitors have agreed to return to work in exchange for better wages and benefits. John Dimsdale reports.

A growing number of workers are opting to make major career changes later in life. Tom Kramer looks at what's driving these 40-somethings to start over.

The most valuable commodity in the business world is talent, and commentator Adrian Wooldridge says there just isn't enough of it to go round.

Raising a family often means asking tough questions at work. Like, can I have a raise to pay for daycare? Hillary Wicai reports.

Taking the long view, and factoring in all the economic reports that came out this week, some economists are finding the cloud around what some politicians might consider a silver lining. Amy Scott reports.