Tuesday, September 13 2016 7:30 PM EDT2016-09-13 23:30:52 GMT
The company developing the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline says it is committed to the project, despite strong opposition and a federal order to halt construction near an American Indian reservation in North...More >>
The head of a Texas company building the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline told employees Tuesday that it is committed to the project despite strong opposition and a federal order to voluntarily halt construction near an...More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 5:30 PM EDT2016-09-13 21:30:30 GMT
Prosecutors say they reached a $4 million settlement with a utility that had a massive gas leak that forced thousands of Los Angeles residents from their homes.More >>
A utility that owns a well that leaked massive amounts of natural gas and drove thousands of families from their Los Angeles homes pleaded no contest to a criminal charge Tuesday as part of a $4 million settlement with...More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 5:20 PM EDT2016-09-13 21:20:37 GMT
Republican Donald Trump has rolled out a new attack line against Hillary Clinton as they enter the final stretch of the presidential race, and it's a head-turner. His claim: that his Democratic rival has been...More >>
Republican Donald Trump has rolled out a new attack line against Hillary Clinton as they enter the final stretch of the presidential race, and it's a head-turner. His claim: that his Democratic rival has been running a...More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 5:20 PM EDT2016-09-13 21:20:33 GMT
U.S. stocks are skidding Tuesday morning after the International Energy Agency said it expects slower growth in demand for oil this year. That's pushing the price of oil down and sending energy companies...More >>
U.S. stocks abruptly changed course again Tuesday and took large losses. Investors worried about the possibility of a weaker global economy and tried to anticipate the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates. Energy...More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 5:10 PM EDT2016-09-13 21:10:48 GMT
The return of football and back-to-back prime-time interviews with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump led NBC to a decisive victory in the television ratings.More >>
The return of football and back-to-back prime-time interviews with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump led NBC to a decisive victory in the television ratings.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 4:50 PM EDT2016-09-13 20:50:41 GMT
Conservatives are pushing to force an election-season House vote on impeaching IRS chief John Koskinen, despite misgivings by many Republicans and solid Democratic opposition that means Congress lacks the votes to...More >>
Two Republican congressmen formally offered a campaign-season resolution Tuesday to impeach IRS chief John Koskinen, setting the House on course for showdown votes over an effort that rouses conservatives but has no chance...More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 4:41 PM EDT2016-09-13 20:41:30 GMT
Dennis Lockhart, the president of the Federal Reserve's Atlanta regional bank, has announced plans to step down in February of next year.More >>
Dennis Lockhart, the president of the Federal Reserve's Atlanta regional bank, announced Tuesday that he plans to step down in February of next year.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 4:20 PM EDT2016-09-13 20:20:39 GMT
The Supreme Court has refused to block a congressional subpoena seeking information on how classified ads portal Backpage.com screens ads for possible sex trafficking.More >>
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to block a congressional subpoena seeking information on how classified ads portal Backpage.com screens ads for possible sex trafficking.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 4:00 PM EDT2016-09-13 20:00:29 GMT
Americans finally got a raise last year after eight years of stagnating incomes.More >>
In a long-awaited sign that middle-class Americans are finally seeing real economic gains, U.S. households got a raise last year after seven years of stagnant incomes. Rising pay also lifted the poorest households, cutting...More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 4:00 PM EDT2016-09-13 20:00:24 GMT
Federal officials say Alabama-based Regions Bank has agreed to pay more than $52 million to resolve allegations that it improperly handled mortgage loans.More >>
Alabama-based Regions Bank has agreed to pay more than $52 million to resolve allegations that it improperly handled mortgage loans, federal officials said Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 3:41 PM EDT2016-09-13 19:41:07 GMT
The International Energy Agency says global oil demand growth is slowing by more than previously thought, largely because of a more pronounced economic slowdown during the third quarter of the year.More >>
Oil prices took a pounding Tuesday after a leading industry group said global oil demand growth is slowing by more than previously thought, largely because of a more pronounced economic slowdown during the third quarter of...More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 3:10 PM EDT2016-09-13 19:10:34 GMT
Federal investigators say a Delta Air Lines jet skidded off a snowy runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport last year because the pilot used too much reverse thrust and lost control of the plane's direction.More >>
A Delta Air Lines jet skidded off a snowy runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport last year because the pilot used too much reverse thrust and lost control of the plane's direction, federal investigators said Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 3:01 PM EDT2016-09-13 19:01:06 GMT
By BRIANNA MCGURRAN NerdWallet Columnist "Ask Brianna" is a Q&A column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I'm here to help you manage your money, find a job and...More >>
By BRIANNA MCGURRAN NerdWallet Columnist "Ask Brianna" is a Q&A column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I'm here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off...More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 2:41 PM EDT2016-09-13 18:41:12 GMT
The federal government recorded a deficit of $107.1 billion in August, slightly lower than the July deficit. But the imbalance through 11 months of this budget year is up sharply from a year ago, reflecting higher...More >>
The federal government recorded a deficit of $107.1 billion in August, slightly lower than the July deficit. But the imbalance through 11 months of this budget year is up sharply from a year ago, reflecting higher spending...More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 2:10 PM EDT2016-09-13 18:10:23 GMT
Wells Fargo will cut product sales goals for retail bankers, nearly a week after the bank was fined $185 million for allegedly illegally opening unauthorized accounts for its customers.More >>
Wells Fargo will cut its aggressive product sales goals for retail bankers, as it faces $185 million in fines and a damaged reputation after allegations that it opened millions of unauthorized accounts to meet those targets.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 2:00 PM EDT2016-09-13 18:00:30 GMT
A crewmember on the world's largest cruise ship died and four others were injured Tuesday when a lifeboat fell from the deck into the water during a rescue drill in Marseille, the operator and officials in the...More >>
A crewmember on the world's largest cruise ship died and four others were injured Tuesday when a lifeboat fell from the deck into the water during a rescue drill in Marseille, the operator and officials in the southern...More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 1:50 PM EDT2016-09-13 17:50:26 GMT
The head of a Russian state air carrier serving President Vladimir Putin has been placed under house arrest on charges of abuse of office, the latest in a series of corruption probes targeting top officials.More >>
The head of a Russian state air carrier serving President Vladimir Putin has been placed under house arrest on charges of abuse of office, the latest in a series of corruption probes targeting top officials.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 1:01 PM EDT2016-09-13 17:01:02 GMT
The Obama administration lodged a complaint Tuesday against China at the World Trade Organization alleging excessive government support for rice, wheat and corn that drives up production and makes it harder for...More >>
The Obama administration lodged a complaint Tuesday against China at the World Trade Organization alleging excessive government support for rice, wheat and corn that drives up production and makes it harder for American...More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 12:10 PM EDT2016-09-13 16:10:29 GMT
French President Francois Hollande said Tuesday that security checks at Romanian airports can help Schengen, raising hopes that the East European country is closer to joining the passport-free area.More >>
French President Francois Hollande said Tuesday that security checks at Romanian airports can help improve safety for Schengen members, raising hopes that the East European country is closer to joining the passport-free area.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 11:10 AM EDT2016-09-13 15:10:29 GMT
Listen up. Amazon is adding free audiobooks and a digital audio service called Audible Channels to the ever-growing list of perks for members of its Prime loyalty program.More >>
Listen up. Amazon is adding free audiobooks and a digital audio service called Audible Channels to the ever-growing list of perks for members of its Prime loyalty program.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 11:00 AM EDT2016-09-13 15:00:18 GMT
The British pound fell sharply Tuesday after official figures showed that inflation in the country held steady in August, a surprise development for many in the markets who had been expecting a further pick-up in...More >>
The British pound fell sharply Tuesday after official figures showed that inflation in the country held steady in August, a surprise development for many in the markets who had been expecting a further pick-up in the wake...More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 10:50 AM EDT2016-09-13 14:50:17 GMT
Pandora is getting ready to take on Spotify, Apple Music and others with a new, $10 monthly streaming music service, and a cheaper option as well.More >>
Pandora will soon take on Spotify, Apple Music and others in an extremely competitive field with its own, $10 monthly streaming music service, and a cheaper version as well.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 8:00 AM EDT2016-09-13 12:00:21 GMT
Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday after a Federal Reserve board member said there is no rush to raise interest rates, reassuring investors who were worried that the rate hike could pull share prices lower.More >>
An easing in U.S. rate hike expectations following a speech by one of the Federal Reserve's policymakers helped shore up stock markets around the world on Tuesday. Oil prices took a pounding after a leading industry...More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 8:00 AM EDT2016-09-13 12:00:20 GMT
French President Francois Hollande said the government will do everything in its power to ensure the sustainability of the train-making site of Alstom in the country.More >>
French President Francois Hollande said the government will do everything in its power to ensure the sustainability of the train-making site of Alstom in the country.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 7:50 AM EDT2016-09-13 11:50:11 GMT
Reports say Samsung plans to issue a software update for its recalled Galaxy Note 7 smartphones that will prevent them from overheating by limiting battery recharges to under 60 percent.More >>
Samsung plans to issue a software update for its recalled Galaxy Note 7 smartphones that will prevent them from overheating by limiting battery recharges to 60 percent.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 6:50 AM EDT2016-09-13 10:50:21 GMT
Facebook's chief operating officer has apologized to Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg for deleting a photograph from its pages and conceded that "we don't always get it right."More >>
Facebook's chief operating officer has apologized to Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg for deleting a photograph from its pages and conceded that "we don't always get it right."More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 6:30 AM EDT2016-09-13 10:30:18 GMT
The Chevrolet Bolt, General Motors' Tesla-fighting electric hatchback for the masses, will be able to go 238 miles (383 kilometers) on a single charge.More >>
The Chevrolet Bolt, General Motors' Tesla-fighting electric hatchback for the masses, will be able to go 238 miles (383 kilometers) on a single charge.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 6:20 AM EDT2016-09-13 10:20:15 GMT
The head of Sony Corp.'s video game division says the Japanese electronics and entertainment company is readying not just games but also music, movies and other kinds of entertainment for its Virtual Reality...More >>
Sony Corp.'s video game division is readying not just games but also music, movies and other kinds of entertainment for its Virtual Reality headgear, set to go on sale next month.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 6:00 AM EDT2016-09-13 10:00:08 GMT
A closely watched survey of investment analysts suggests that the outlook for the German economy has not changed in September, a development that fell short of market forecasts.More >>
A closely watched survey of investment analysts suggests that the outlook for the German economy has not changed in September, a development that fell short of market forecasts.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 5:50 AM EDT2016-09-13 09:50:08 GMT
A judge says that European Union agreements on closer ties and trade with Morocco shouldn't apply to Western Sahara amid tensions over the disputed territory.More >>
A judge says that European Union agreements on closer ties and trade with Morocco shouldn't apply to Western Sahara amid tensions over the disputed territory.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 3:50 AM EDT2016-09-13 07:50:08 GMT
China's booming electric vehicle industry, a flagship for Beijing's technology ambitions, has been rocked by scandal after five companies were caught collecting millions of dollars in subsidies for buses...More >>
China's booming electric vehicle industry, a flagship for Beijing's technology ambitions, has been rocked by scandal after five companies were caught collecting millions of dollars in subsidies for buses they never...More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 3:30 AM EDT2016-09-13 07:30:09 GMT
For the first time, farmworkers in California will soon be entitled to the same pay as other hourly workers after California's governor signed an expansion of a labor policy.More >>
For the first time, farmworkers in California will soon be entitled to the same pay as other hourly workers after California's governor signed an expansion of a labor policy.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2016 12:50 AM EDT2016-09-13 04:50:01 GMT
U.S. stocks are slightly higher Monday morning. After a market nose dive on Friday, investors are putting more of their money into safe investments like household goods makers and phone companies. Banks and energy...More >>
Asian stocks were mostly higher on Tuesday after a Federal Reserve board member said she was in no hurry to raise interest rates, reassuring investors who were worried that the rate hike could pull share prices lower.More >>
Monday, September 12 2016 11:49 PM EDT2016-09-13 03:49:59 GMT
China's electric vehicle industry, a flagship for Beijing's technology ambitions, has been rocked by scandal after five companies were caught collecting millions of dollars in subsidies for buses they never...More >>
China's electric vehicle industry, a flagship for Beijing's technology ambitions, has been rocked by scandal after five companies were caught collecting millions of dollars in subsidies for buses they never made.More >>
Monday, September 12 2016 9:29 PM EDT2016-09-13 01:29:59 GMT
Farmworkers in the nation's largest agricultural state will be entitled to the same overtime pay as most other hourly workers under a new law.More >>
Farmworkers in the nation's largest agricultural state will be entitled to the same overtime pay as most other hourly workers under a law that California Gov. Jerry Brown said Monday that he had signed.More >>
Monday, September 12 2016 7:59 PM EDT2016-09-12 23:59:53 GMT
A federal appeals court says online review site Yelp's star rating system does not make it liable for reviews posted on the site.More >>
Online review site Yelp's star rating system does not make it responsible for negative reviews of businesses because it is based on user input, a federal appeals court ruled on Monday, dismissing a libel lawsuit filed...More >>
Monday, September 12 2016 6:49 PM EDT2016-09-12 22:49:50 GMT
Investigators say that an engine fan blade on a Southwest Airlines jet broke off and the stub of the blade showed signs of metal fatigue.More >>
An engine fan blade that showed signs of metal fatigue broke off, causing the emergency landing of a Southwest Airlines jet last month, investigators say.More >>
Monday, September 12 2016 4:39 PM EDT2016-09-12 20:39:49 GMT
Federal Reserve board member Lael Brainard indicates she's in no hurry to raise interest rates again, comments that could be greeted with relief on Wall Street.More >>
Investors, at least, suddenly seem more confident about what the Federal Reserve will announce when it meets next week:More >>
Monday, September 12 2016 3:59 PM EDT2016-09-12 19:59:48 GMT
Libyan forces loyal to a powerful general say they have seized a third oil terminal from a rival militia, consolidating their grip over the country's so-called Oil Crescent.More >>
Libyan forces loyal to a powerful general say they have seized a third oil terminal from a rival militia in the east, giving the divisive leader a bargaining chip in negotiations with rival U.N.-backed authorities in the...More >>
Monday, September 12 2016 3:09 PM EDT2016-09-12 19:09:45 GMT
An analysis of newly uncovered documents shows the sugar industry began funding research that cast doubt on sugar's role in heart disease - in part by pointing the finger at fat - as early as the 1960s.More >>
The sugar industry began funding research that cast doubt on sugar's role in heart disease - in part by pointing the finger at fat - as early as the 1960s, according to an analysis of newly uncovered documents.More >>
Monday, September 12 2016 2:49 PM EDT2016-09-12 18:49:52 GMT
Activist investor Starboard Value says it bought a 4.6 percent stake in Perrigo and is pushing the Irish drugmaker to shake up its business.More >>
Activist investor Starboard Value said Monday that it bought a 4.6 percent stake in Perrigo and pushed the Irish drugmaker to shake up its business.More >>
Monday, September 12 2016 2:40 PM EDT2016-09-12 18:40:32 GMT
THE ISSUE: In much of the U.S., families spend more on child care for two kids than on housing. And if you're a woman, it's likely you earn less than your male colleagues even though 1 in 4 households with...More >>
THE ISSUE: In much of the United States, families spend more on child care for two kids than on housing. And if you're a woman, it's likely you earn less than your male colleagues even though 1 in 4 households with...More >>
Monday, September 12 2016 1:49 PM EDT2016-09-12 17:49:43 GMT
South African rescue teams on Monday assessed whether it was safe to search an abandoned mine shaft where a number of illegal gold miners were believed to be trapped, highlighting the dangers of a shadowy activity...More >>
South African rescue teams on Monday pulled an injured man from an abandoned mine shaft where a number of illegal gold miners were trapped, highlighting the dangers of a shadowy activity that attracts unemployed people...More >>
Monday, September 12 2016 1:29 PM EDT2016-09-12 17:29:52 GMT
By The Associated Press Horizon Pharma will spend about $800 million to buy Raptor Pharmaceutical and expand its portfolio of rare disease treatments, a growing area of focus for drugmakers.More >>
By The Associated Press Horizon Pharma will spend about $800 million to buy Raptor Pharmaceutical and expand its portfolio of rare disease treatments, a growing area of focus for drugmakers.More >>
Monday, September 12 2016 10:09 AM EDT2016-09-12 14:09:39 GMT
France's Socialist government is vowing to maintain the train-making site of rail giant Alstom in the country despite the company's decision to end production.More >>
France's Socialist government is vowing to maintain the train-making site of rail giant Alstom in the country despite the company's decision to end production.More >>
Monday, September 12 2016 9:49 AM EDT2016-09-12 13:49:42 GMT
The Italian town hardest hit by last month's earthquake has filed a criminal defamation complaint denouncing French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo for a cartoon depicting victims in layers of lasagna.More >>
The Italian town hardest hit by last month's earthquake on Monday filed a criminal defamation complaint denouncing French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo for a cartoon depicting victims in layers of lasagna.More >>
Monday, September 12 2016 8:19 AM EDT2016-09-12 12:19:35 GMT
Asian stocks tumbled Monday, as investors reacted to comments last week from a Fed official, who caught markets off guard by saying that interest rates could rise soon. Questions presidential candidate Hillary...More >>
Global stock markets tumbled Monday as investors fretted over the possibility of an imminent U.S. interest rate hike and reacted to the weekend health problems of presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.More >>
Monday, September 12 2016 7:49 AM EDT2016-09-12 11:49:55 GMT
Inspectors from Greece's bailout creditors have returned to Athens as the Greek government faces calls to speed up the implementation of economic reforms so it can get more rescue loans.More >>
Inspectors from Greece's bailout creditors have returned to Athens as the Greek government faces calls to speed up the implementation of economic reforms so it can get more rescue loans.More >>
Monday, September 12 2016 12:49 AM EDT2016-09-12 04:49:22 GMT
By The Associated Press Business economists still think the economy will continue to grow for the next two years, but they again have scaled back their expectations for just how much.More >>
By The Associated Press Business economists still think the economy will continue to grow for the next two years, but they again have scaled back their expectations for just how much.More >>
Sunday, September 11 2016 10:59 PM EDT2016-09-12 02:59:26 GMT
Asian stocks tumbled Monday, as investors reacted to comments last week from a Fed official, who caught markets off guard by saying that interest rates could rise soon. Questions over the health of presidential...More >>
Asian stocks tumbled Monday, as investors reacted to comments last week from a Fed official, who caught markets off guard by saying that interest rates could rise soon. Questions over the health of presidential candidate...More >>
Sunday, September 11 2016 7:19 PM EDT2016-09-11 23:19:55 GMT
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the electric car company is making major improvements to the Autopilot system used by its vehicles, which will dramatically reduce the number and severity of crashes they're involved in.More >>
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the electric car company is making major improvements to the Autopilot system used by its vehicles, which will dramatically reduce the number and severity of crashes in which they are involved.More >>
Sunday, September 11 2016 11:09 AM EDT2016-09-11 15:09:07 GMT
The nation's largest federal utility is selling an unusual piece of property: An unfinished nuclear power plant in northeastern Alabama.More >>
After spending more than 40 years and $5 billion on an unfinished nuclear power plant in northeastern Alabama, the nation's largest federal utility is preparing to sell the property at a fraction of its cost.More >>
Sunday, September 11 2016 10:19 AM EDT2016-09-11 14:19:06 GMT
Libyan officials say forces loyal to a powerful general have recaptured two key oil terminals from militias in a surprise attack.More >>
Libyan forces loyal to a powerful general on Sunday recaptured two key oil terminals from militias in a surprise attack, according to officials familiar with the operation, a move that adds a new layer to the turmoil...More >>
Saturday, September 10 2016 8:28 PM EDT2016-09-11 00:28:42 GMT
Samsung Electronics has recommended South Korean customers to stop using the new Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, which the company is recalling worldwide after several dozen of them caught fire.More >>
Samsung Electronics is urging consumers worldwide to stop using Galaxy Note 7 smartphones immediately and exchange them as soon as possible, as more reports of the phones catching fire emerged even after the company's...More >>
Saturday, September 10 2016 5:28 PM EDT2016-09-10 21:28:32 GMT
A container ship owned by the financially troubled Hanjin Shipping Co. that was stranded off California's coast for more than a week is being unloaded after a judge granted bankruptcy protection to the South...More >>
A Hanjin container ship that was stranded off the California coast for more than a week began unloading Saturday after a judge protected the global shipping giant from having its assets seized in the U.S. as it struggles...More >>
Saturday, September 10 2016 3:48 PM EDT2016-09-10 19:48:30 GMT
About 15,000 protesters are taking part in anti-government rallies before a visit to Greece by bailout inspectors and plans by the left-wing government to impose more austerity measures after years of economic...More >>
Greece's prime minister promised Saturday to deliver economic growth to a country hammered by years of economic hardship, as thousands gathered in protest at more planned austerity measures.More >>
Saturday, September 10 2016 3:28 PM EDT2016-09-10 19:28:34 GMT
By The Associated Press Univision, which bought Gawker Media, has removed several posts on Gawker websites because they are involved in lawsuits.More >>
By The Associated Press Univision, which bought Gawker Media, has removed several posts on Gawker websites because they are involved in lawsuits.More >>
Saturday, September 10 2016 12:58 PM EDT2016-09-10 16:58:28 GMT
Canadian airline WestJet says a flight from London to Edmonton has diverted to Iceland after the crew discovered a "potential mechanical issue."More >>
A WestJet flight from London to Edmonton diverted to Iceland on Saturday after the crew discovered a "potential mechanical issue," the Canadian airline said.More >>
Saturday, September 10 2016 10:39 AM EDT2016-09-10 14:39:16 GMT
EU finance ministers are lining up behind an EU Commission ruling that technology giant Apple owes billions of euros because it didn't pay the proper tax in the European Union for more than a decade.More >>
The Dutch finance minister urged Apple on Saturday to "get ready" to pay up.More >>
Saturday, September 10 2016 9:18 AM EDT2016-09-10 13:18:22 GMT
Russia's traffic-clogged capital has opened a commuter rail line circling the city that is aimed at easing congestion on roads and improving connections between far-flung areas.More >>
Russia's traffic-clogged capital has opened a commuter rail line circling the city that is aimed at easing congestion on roads and improving connections between far-flung areas.More >>
Friday, September 9 2016 8:58 PM EDT2016-09-10 00:58:37 GMT
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer stands to collect a $44 million severance package if she leaves after Verizon completes its purchase of the once-mighty internet company.More >>
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer stands to collect a $44 million severance package if she leaves after Verizon completes its purchase of the once-mighty internet company.More >>
Friday, September 9 2016 6:48 PM EDT2016-09-09 22:48:59 GMT
By DAVID KOENIG and SCOTT MAYEROWITZ AP Airlines Writers If you travel with a Samsung Note 7, you're likely on the honor system when deciding whether to use or charge the device during a flight.More >>
By DAVID KOENIG and SCOTT MAYEROWITZ AP Airlines Writers If you travel with a Samsung Note 7, you're likely on the honor system when deciding whether to use or charge the device during a flight.More >>
Friday, September 9 2016 6:48 PM EDT2016-09-09 22:48:55 GMT
President Barack Obama's easing of the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba has had virtually no positive effect on the island's economy, Cuba's top diplomat asserted Friday.More >>
President Barack Obama's easing of the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba has had virtually no positive effect on the island's economy, Cuba's top diplomat asserted Friday.More >>
Friday, September 9 2016 6:48 PM EDT2016-09-09 22:48:34 GMT
A Volkswagen engineer has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy in the company's emissions cheating scandal.More >>
A Volkswagen engineer's decision to tell everything he knows about the company's scheme to cheat on U.S. emissions tests is a major break for investigators and a message to others involved to cooperate or face...More >>
Friday, September 9 2016 6:28 PM EDT2016-09-09 22:28:30 GMT
Apple is warning consumers about scam artists who pressure their victims into transferring money by purchasing iTunes gift cards after the fraudsters spin a bogus story about unpaid bills or a relative who needs...More >>
Apple is warning consumers about scam artists who pressure their victims into transferring money by purchasing iTunes gift cards after the fraudsters spin a bogus story about unpaid bills or a relative who needs bailing...More >>
Friday, September 9 2016 5:59 PM EDT2016-09-09 21:59:58 GMT
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says owners of the Galaxy Note 7 smartphones should turn them off and stop using them because of the risk that their batteries can explode.More >>
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says owners of the Galaxy Note 7 smartphones should turn them off and stop using them because of the risk that their batteries can explode.More >>
Friday, September 9 2016 5:28 PM EDT2016-09-09 21:28:37 GMT
By The ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer U.S. stocks fell broadly in early trading Friday, pulled down by sharp declines in utilities and consumer-focused companies. Energy stocks also fell as the...More >>
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Investor jitters over the possibility the Federal Reserve is ready to raise interest rates this year roiled Wall Street Friday, handing the stock market its worst day in...More >>
Friday, September 9 2016 4:38 PM EDT2016-09-09 20:38:24 GMT
Ford Motor Co. is buying an app-based shuttle service and partnering with a bike-share company in an effort to expand its traditional business.More >>
Ford Motor Co. is buying an app-based shuttle service and partnering with a bike-share company as part of its ongoing effort to expand its traditional business.More >>
Friday, September 9 2016 3:48 PM EDT2016-09-09 19:48:26 GMT
Geraldo Rivera says he's "filled with regret" for initially discounting the sexual harassment allegations against his former Fox News Channel boss Roger Ailes and is apologizing for his skepticism.More >>
Geraldo Rivera says he's "filled with regret" for initially discounting the sexual harassment allegations against his former Fox News Channel boss, Roger Ailes, and is apologizing for his skepticism.More >>
Friday, September 9 2016 3:18 PM EDT2016-09-09 19:18:34 GMT
With a new promise of $20 million to help defeat Donald Trump, billionaire Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz becomes one of the top Democratic donors of the electionMore >>
With a new promise of $20 million to help defeat Donald Trump, billionaire Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz becomes one of the top Democratic donors of the electionMore >>
Friday, September 9 2016 2:38 PM EDT2016-09-09 18:38:22 GMT
General Motors recalled more than 4 million vehicles, most of them in the U.S., to fix an air bag software defect that has been linked to one death.More >>
General Motors Co. is recalling more than 4 million vehicles, most of them in the U.S., to fix an air bag software defect that has been linked to one death.More >>
Friday, September 9 2016 1:18 PM EDT2016-09-09 17:18:21 GMT
A hotly-contested proposal to build homes on a stretch of Southern California coastline long used for oil drilling that also provides wildlife habitat will be up for public discussion Wednesday.More >>
In a story Sept. 7 about a vote against a new development on the Southern California coast, The Associated Press reported erroneously the employer of Jonna Engel. She is an ecologist for the California Coastal Commission,...More >>
Friday, September 9 2016 1:18 PM EDT2016-09-09 17:18:16 GMT
Britain's former financial services watchdog is suing MasterCard for 14 billion pounds ($18.6 billion), alleging the firm slapped excessive charges on millions of transactions.More >>
MasterCard is being sued for 14 billion pounds ($18.6 billion) on behalf of British consumers for allegedly charging excessive fees on millions of transactions over a 16-year period.More >>
Friday, September 9 2016 11:28 AM EDT2016-09-09 15:28:10 GMT
Kroger's profit in its second quarter fell nearly 12 percent as it made changes to its employee pensions. The supermarket operator also said Friday that it was hurt by falling prices of eggs, meats and other...More >>
Kroger reported weaker-than-expected revenue Friday and said it was hurt by falling prices for eggs, meats and other products, forcing it to lower its sales forecast for the year.More >>
Friday, September 9 2016 10:38 AM EDT2016-09-09 14:38:16 GMT
Nissan is recalling over 120,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because brake fluid could leak and cause fires.More >>
Nissan is recalling about 134,000 cars and SUVs worldwide because brake fluid could leak and cause fires. In some cases, the company says people should park the vehicles outside until they are fixed.More >>
Friday, September 9 2016 9:38 AM EDT2016-09-09 13:38:11 GMT
EU finance ministers are preparing to meet on Greece amid signs that country may fall short of economic commitments it needs to meet for its next tranche of aid under a multi-billion euro bailout plan.More >>
European creditors urged the Greek government Friday to speed up the implementation of a series of economic reforms so it can get its hands on the next batch of bailout cash before the end of October.More >>
Friday, September 9 2016 9:28 AM EDT2016-09-09 13:28:19 GMT
The Pennsylvania candy maker that manufactures marshmallow Peeps has started hiring workers to replace nearly 400 union members who walked off the job this week.More >>
The Pennsylvania candy maker that manufactures marshmallow Peeps has started hiring workers to replace nearly 400 union members who walked off the job this week.More >>
Friday, September 9 2016 8:28 AM EDT2016-09-09 12:28:08 GMT
Asian markets were mixed Friday as Tokyo's benchmark recouped earlier losses on disappointment about the European Central Bank's decision to keep monetary policy unchanged.More >>
Disappointment over the European Central Bank's decision to keep monetary policy unchanged weighed on the region's stock markets once again. News that North Korea had conducted a nuclear test also rattled...More >>
Friday, September 9 2016 7:48 AM EDT2016-09-09 11:48:08 GMT
Britain's Serious Fraud Office says it has charged three executives of supermarket chain Tesco over an accounting scandal in which the company overstated its profits.More >>
Britain's Serious Fraud Office says it has charged three executives of supermarket chain Tesco over an accounting scandal in which the company overstated its profits.More >>
Friday, September 9 2016 6:37 AM EDT2016-09-09 10:37:57 GMT
U.S. aviation safety officials took the extraordinary step late Thursday of warning airline passengers not to turn on or charge a new-model Samsung smartphone during flights following numerous reports of the...More >>
U.S. aviation safety officials took the extraordinary step late Thursday of warning airline passengers not to turn on or charge a new-model Samsung smartphone during flights following numerous reports of the devices...More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 11:07 PM EDT2016-09-09 03:07:47 GMT
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer U.S. stock indexes fell modestly in early trading Thursday as investors weighed the implications of a decision by the European Central Bank to leave its key...More >>
Asian markets were mostly lower Friday on disappointment about the European Central Bank's decision to keep policy unchanged.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 10:27 PM EDT2016-09-09 02:27:45 GMT
Aviation safety officials took the extraordinary step of warning airline passengers not to turn on or charge a new-model Samsung smartphone during flights following numerous reports of the devices catching fire.More >>
U.S. aviation safety officials took the extraordinary step late Thursday of warning airline passengers not to turn on or charge a new-model Samsung smartphone during flights following numerous reports of the devices...More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 9:57 PM EDT2016-09-09 01:57:44 GMT
The U.S. aviation regulator is urging travelers not to use the Galaxy Note 7 phone on flights following battery explosions that prompted Samsung to issue an unprecedented recall.More >>
The U.S. aviation regulator is urging travelers not to use the Galaxy Note 7 phone on flights following battery explosions that prompted Samsung to issue an unprecedented recall.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 9:17 PM EDT2016-09-09 01:17:43 GMT
A California panel has overwhelmingly rejected a plan to build nearly 900 upscale homes and a hotel on a valuable stretch of Southern California coastline that has long been the site of oil drilling and now...More >>
A long-awaited vote by a California panel will leave a valuable, 401-acre stretch of oil land overlooking the Pacific Ocean virtually untouched for now and without an immediate plan to develop or preserve it.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 8:17 PM EDT2016-09-09 00:17:52 GMT
Regulators are fining Wells Fargo $185 million for illegally opening millions of unauthorized accounts for their customers in order to meet aggressive sales goals.More >>
California and federal regulators fined Wells Fargo a combined $185 million on Thursday, alleging the bank's employees illegally opened millions of unauthorized accounts for their customers in order to meet aggressive...More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 8:08 PM EDT2016-09-09 00:08:18 GMT
Gov. Jerry Brown is set to extend the nation's most ambitious climate change law by another 10 years on Thursday as California charts a new goal to reduce carbon pollution.More >>
A decade ago, California vowed to dramatically slash greenhouse gas emissions by 2020.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 6:27 PM EDT2016-09-08 22:27:46 GMT
A federal appeals court has upheld an energy commission's finding that power companies manipulated prices during California's energy crisis more than a decade ago.More >>
A federal appeals court has upheld an energy commission's finding that power companies manipulated prices during California's energy crisis more than a decade ago.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 4:07 PM EDT2016-09-08 20:07:57 GMT
Fading Congressional efforts to approve the first major energy bill in nearly a decade have been revived - for now. Lawmakers convened a long-delayed meeting Thursday aimed at finding a bipartisan agreement by the...More >>
Congressional efforts to approve the first major energy bill in nearly a decade got a jump-start Thursday as lawmakers convened a long-delayed meeting aimed at finding a bipartisan agreement.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 3:57 PM EDT2016-09-08 19:57:46 GMT
The growth of the U.S. Latino population - once the nation's fastest growing - slowed considerably over the past seven years and slipped behind that of Asian Americans amid declining Hispanic immigration and...More >>
The growth of the U.S. Latino population - once the nation's fastest growing - slowed considerably over the past seven years and slipped behind that of Asian Americans amid declining Hispanic immigration and birth...More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 3:07 PM EDT2016-09-08 19:07:42 GMT
The chief executive of Italy's troubled Monte dei Paschi di Siena has resigned after the bank was the worst performer in the recent stress test of EU banks.More >>
The chief executive of Italy's troubled Monte dei Paschi di Siena has resigned after the bank was the worst performer in the recent stress test of EU banks.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 2:57 PM EDT2016-09-08 18:57:37 GMT
The demand has been so overwhelming that the manufacturer ran out of raw material in just days. Enthusiasts extol its virtues all over the internet. Millennials are clamoring for it.More >>
The demand has been so overwhelming that the manufacturer ran out of raw material in just a few days. Enthusiasts extol its virtues all over the internet. Millennials are clamoring for it.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 2:07 PM EDT2016-09-08 18:07:41 GMT
Ford is adding about 1.5 million cars, SUVs and vans to a recall for doors that can pop open while the vehicles are moving.More >>
Ford will spend $640 million to replace door latches on nearly 2.4 million cars, trucks and vans this year because the doors can pop open while the vehicles are moving.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 1:57 PM EDT2016-09-08 17:57:35 GMT
Republican Donald Trump repeated a bevy of previous misstatements in a forum on national security issues, while his Democratic presidential rival Hillary Clinton continued to gloss over her lax treatment of...More >>
Republican Donald Trump repeated a bevy of previous misstatements in a forum on national security issues, while his Democratic presidential rival Hillary Clinton continued to gloss over her lax treatment of classified...More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 1:57 PM EDT2016-09-08 17:57:32 GMT
Hillary Clinton is supporting a bill that would protect health-care and pension benefits for about 120,000 former coal miners and their families, an issue that has divided Senate Republicans.More >>
Thousands of unionized mine workers and supporters rallied at the Capitol Thursday to push for a bill that would protect health-care and pension benefits for about 120,000 former coal miners and their families.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 1:37 PM EDT2016-09-08 17:37:40 GMT
Apple wants to push consumers further into a wireless world. Its tactics: Eliminate the standard headphone jack in its newest iPhones and market new "AirPods" - tiny wireless earbuds that the company claims greatly...More >>
Apple wants to push consumers further into a wireless world. Its tactics: eliminate the standard headphone jack in its newest iPhones and market new "AirPods" - tiny wireless earbuds that the company claims greatly improve...More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 1:07 PM EDT2016-09-08 17:07:55 GMT
Belgium's government is considering legal action against Caterpillar over the U.S. heavy equipment maker's decision to shut down a manufacturing site and lay off more than 2,000 workers.More >>
Belgium's government is considering legal action against Caterpillar over the U.S. heavy equipment maker's decision to close a manufacturing site and lay off more than 2,000 workers.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 12:07 PM EDT2016-09-08 16:07:35 GMT
Airbnb on Thursday apologized for its slow response to accusations of racism and outlined new policies to combat the problem, including reducing the prominence of photos in the booking process.More >>
Airbnb on Thursday apologized for its slow response to accusations of racism and outlined new policies to combat the problem, including reducing the prominence of photos in the booking process.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 12:07 PM EDT2016-09-08 16:07:31 GMT
Amazon wants to be under the Christmas tree this year. It's cut the price of its new Fire tablet almost in half and added its popular voice assistant, Alexa, in hopes of making it a hot holiday item, despite a...More >>
Amazon wants to be under the Christmas tree this year. It's cut the price of its new Fire tablet almost in half and added its popular voice assistant, Alexa, in hopes of making it a hot holiday item, despite a slump in...More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 11:47 AM EDT2016-09-08 15:47:29 GMT
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates edged lower this week. As rates remain at historically low levels, homeowners taking advantage to refinance their mortgages have pushed refinancing activity to higher levels.More >>
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates edged lower this week. As rates remain at historically low levels, homeowners taking advantage of the chance to refinance their mortgages have pushed up refinancing activity.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 11:27 AM EDT2016-09-08 15:27:34 GMT
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Tracey Stahl lost part of a leg to bone cancer last fall, and she has to wince through bouts of crippling pain from an ill-fitting artificial limb because of a...More >>
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Tracey Stahl lost part of a leg to bone cancer last fall, and she has to wince through bouts of crippling pain from an ill-fitting artificial limb because of a strange...More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 11:17 AM EDT2016-09-08 15:17:32 GMT
The European Central Bank is weighing whether to increase its efforts to boost stubbornly low inflation in the 19-country eurozone at Thursday's meeting of its governing council.More >>
The European Central Bank left its stimulus measures on hold Thursday and warned governments in the 19 country euro currency union that they need to do more to help the economy grow and push up inflation to healthier levels.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 10:57 AM EDT2016-09-08 14:57:33 GMT
President Barack Obama said Thursday that the United States and Southeast Asian nations gathered in Laos have advanced a vision of an open, dynamic and competitive economic system in which all nations play by the...More >>
President Barack Obama said Thursday that Republican Donald Trump proves he isn't qualified to be president "every time he speaks," adding that he is confident Americans will ultimately reject the brash billionaire on...More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 10:37 AM EDT2016-09-08 14:37:31 GMT
By The Associated Press Walgreens says it will probably have to unload more stores than expected to ease antitrust concerns over its pending $9 billion acquisition of Rite Aid, a deal that would...More >>
By The Associated Press Walgreens believes that it will probably have to unload more stores than expected to ease antitrust concerns over its pending, $9.41 billion acquisition of Rite Aid, a deal that...More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 9:37 AM EDT2016-09-08 13:37:27 GMT
A European Union judge says an EU agreement to exchange air passenger information with Canada to combat terrorism should be revised because parts of it would infringe on people's rights.More >>
A European Union judge says an EU agreement to exchange air passenger information with Canada to combat terrorism should be revised because parts of it would infringe on people's rights.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 9:07 AM EDT2016-09-08 13:07:24 GMT
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, another sign the U.S. job market remains healthy despite a downshift in hiring in August.More >>
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, another sign the U.S. job market remains healthy despite a downshift in hiring last month.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 8:38 AM EDT2016-09-08 12:38:02 GMT
A summit of Southeast Asian countries and world powers is expected to let China off with a muted reprimand over its expansionist activities in the disputed South China Sea, according to a draft of their joint...More >>
President Barack Obama put the long-simmering dispute in the South China Sea front and center on the agenda at a regional summit Thursday as it became clear that most of the other leaders gathered in the Laotian capital...More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 8:17 AM EDT2016-09-08 12:17:24 GMT
Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday after China reported unexpectedly strong trade and Wall Street's Nasdaq index hit a record-high close.More >>
European stock markets dipped Thursday while the euro struck two-week highs against the dollar after the European Central Bank left its key interest rates unchanged and decided against extending the duration of its...More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 3:21 AM EDT2016-09-08 07:21:26 GMT
A historic Colorado mountain town is on the threshold of a transformation after the federal government announced it will embark on an ambitious campaign to stanch the flow of acidic wastewater cascading from...More >>
A historic Colorado mountain town is on the threshold of a transformation after the federal government announced it will embark on an ambitious campaign to stanch the flow of acidic wastewater cascading from abandoned mines.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 2:37 AM EDT2016-09-08 06:37:15 GMT
California Gov. Jerry Brown is set to extend the nation's most ambitious climate change law by another 10 years, charting a new goal to reduce carbon pollution.More >>
California Gov. Jerry Brown is set to extend the nation's most ambitious climate change law by another 10 years, charting a new goal to reduce carbon pollution.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 12:37 AM EDT2016-09-08 04:37:12 GMT
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer U.S. stock indexes drifted between small gains and losses in early trading Wednesday following mixed signals from Europe and Asia overnight. Technology and health...More >>
Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday after China reported unexpectedly strong trade and Wall Street's Nasdaq index hit a record-high close.More >>
Thursday, September 8 2016 12:27 AM EDT2016-09-08 04:27:11 GMT
China's exports rose in August for the first time in two years, while the contraction in imports narrowed in a positive sign for global economic growth.More >>
China trade showed unexpected strength in August in a positive sign for global economic growth.More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 11:47 PM EDT2016-09-08 03:47:11 GMT
Japan says its economy expanded at a 0.7 percent annualized pace in April-June, according to revised data showing stronger than earlier reported private demand.More >>
Japan's economy expanded at a better-than-estimated 0.7 percent annualized pace in April-June, according to revised data showing private demand was stronger than earlier reported.More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 10:47 PM EDT2016-09-08 02:47:10 GMT
By The Associated Press At Apple's iPhone 7 unveiling in San Francisco on Wednesday, the tech powerhouse revealed a host of new and updated hardware and software, including a new type of...More >>
By The Associated Press At Apple's iPhone 7 unveiling in San Francisco on Wednesday, the tech powerhouse revealed a host of new and updated hardware and software, including a new type of headphone...More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 8:37 PM EDT2016-09-08 00:37:06 GMT
Police and firefighters say the 53-year-old driver of a Tesla electric car died when the vehicle smashed into a tree in the central Dutch town of Baarn and burst into flames.More >>
Tesla Motors says the Model S sedan involved in a fatal crash in the Netherlands wasn't operating in the company's semi-autonomous Autopilot mode and was going more than 96 miles per hour when it crashed.More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 8:27 PM EDT2016-09-08 00:27:06 GMT
In a victory for Uber, a federal appeals court says drivers for the most part have to resolve claims against the company individually and not through a class action lawsuit.More >>
In a victory for Uber, a federal appeals court said Wednesday drivers for the most part have to resolve claims against the company individually and not through a class action lawsuit.More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 7:37 PM EDT2016-09-07 23:37:14 GMT
By The Associated Press Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Co. will spin off non-core software assets in an $8.8 billion deal with Micro Focus International PLC in a move to focus on its faster-growing...More >>
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Co. will spin off a big chunk of its business software line-up in an $8.8 billion deal with Micro Focus International PLC, continuing the unraveling of what once was Silicon Valley's largest...More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 7:37 PM EDT2016-09-07 23:37:13 GMT
Utah's Gov. Gary Herbert said Wednesday that a Salt Lake City suburb's efforts to entice a new Facebook data center with millions of dollars in tax breaks may have ended, and local officials declined...More >>
Utah's Gov. Gary Herbert said Wednesday that a Salt Lake City suburb's efforts to entice a new Facebook data center with millions of dollars in tax breaks may have ended, and local officials declined comment on...More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 5:58 PM EDT2016-09-07 21:58:10 GMT
Congress' Republican leaders are facing decisions on averting a federal shutdown, containing the Zika virus and impeaching the head of the IRS.More >>
The House is moving toward a showdown vote this month over whether to impeach IRS chief John Koskinen. But with no chance the Senate would actually remove him from office, Republicans stood divided over the effort's...More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 5:57 PM EDT2016-09-07 21:57:13 GMT
Apple is expected to show off new iPhones, an updated smartwatch - and maybe some new gear for listening to both - during its annual fall product launch event today.More >>
Apple's latest iPhone may be more notable for what's missing than what's been added, as the consumer tech giant tries to revive demand for its top-selling product and nudge consumers closer to its vision of a...More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 5:17 PM EDT2016-09-07 21:17:05 GMT
One of the world's largest investment funds is dumping its shares in Duke Energy Corp. because it sees too much risk in what it called the largest U.S. electric company's history of environmental damage.More >>
One of the world's largest investment funds is dumping its shares in Duke Energy Corp. because it sees too much risk in what it called the largest U.S. electric company's history of environmental damage, the...More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 5:07 PM EDT2016-09-07 21:07:07 GMT
Sony is unveiling a slimmer, lighter, cheaper version of its PlayStation 4, as well as a Pro device targeted at hardcore gamers that features high-resolution images and a 1-terabyte hard drive.More >>
Sony is unveiling a slimmer, lighter, cheaper version of its PlayStation 4, as well as a Pro device targeted at hardcore gamers that features high-resolution images and a 1-terabyte hard drive.More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 4:47 PM EDT2016-09-07 20:47:07 GMT
A photo agency and affiliated companies say in court papers that a photographer who put thousands of pictures in the public domain gave up her right to complain when others sell them.More >>
A photographer who put thousands of pictures in the public domain gave up her right to complain when others sell them, photo agencies and affiliated companies say in court papers.More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 4:37 PM EDT2016-09-07 20:37:09 GMT
Michigan would no longer require that someone be inside a self-driving car while testing it on public roads under bills up for a vote in the Legislature.More >>
Michigan would no longer require that someone be inside a self-driving car while testing it on public roads under legislation passed unanimously Wednesday by the state Senate, where backers touted the measures as necessary...More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 4:07 PM EDT2016-09-07 20:07:01 GMT
The nation's largest investment bank is barring its top employees from contributing to certain political campaigns - including Donald Trump's White House bid.More >>
The nation's largest investment bank is barring its top employees from contributing to certain political campaigns - including Donald Trump's White House bid.More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 2:46 PM EDT2016-09-07 18:46:57 GMT
The economy grew at a moderate or modest pace this summer in eight of the Federal Reserve's 12 U.S. districts, a slowdown from previous reports that may make Fed policymakers more cautious about an interest...More >>
The economy grew at a moderate or modest pace this summer in eight of the Federal Reserve's 12 U.S. districts, a slowdown from previous reports that may make Fed policymakers more cautious about an interest rate hike.More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 2:16 PM EDT2016-09-07 18:16:58 GMT
Air China has come under fire in Britain for an article in its in-flight magazine that tells visitors to take precautions in areas of London with large ethnic-minority populations.More >>
Air China has come under fire in Britain for an article in its in-flight magazine that tells visitors to take precautions in areas of London with large ethnic-minority populations.More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 1:17 PM EDT2016-09-07 17:17:06 GMT
Starbucks is venturing into the world of "content creation" with stories it says will help balance the "cynicism" fueling media coverage of the presidential election.More >>
Starbucks wants to tell stories about inspiring Americans, marking the coffee chain's latest push to deepen its relationship with customers and cast itself as a positive force on social issues.More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 12:56 PM EDT2016-09-07 16:56:54 GMT
A French government report has proposed to set up an institute to monitor developments in the tourism industry following the recent attacks in the country.More >>
A French government report has proposed to set up an institute to monitor developments in the tourism industry following the recent attacks in the country.More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2016 11:47 AM EDT2016-09-07 15:47:00 GMT
The Philippine government on Wednesday released what it says are surveillance pictures of Chinese coast guard ships and barges at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, in an apparent diplomatic gambit to...More >>
A summit of Southeast Asian countries issued a mild rebuke of China on Wednesday over its expansionist activities in the disputed South China Sea, and indirectly urged it to show restraint and not raise tensions.More >>
