Tuesday, August 22 2017 8:28 PM EDT2017-08-23 00:28:45 GMT
The top U.S. diplomat in Kabul says President Donald Trump made it clear that the U.S. "is not going anywhere," while at the same time warning the Afghan government that it too has much to do if stability is to...More >>
The top U.S. diplomat in Kabul says President Donald Trump made it clear that the U.S. "is not going anywhere," while at the same time warning the Afghan government that it too has much to do if stability is to come to Afghanistan.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 8:28 PM EDT2017-08-23 00:28:34 GMT
President Donald Trump's road to getting legislation to restore the nation's crumbling infrastructure through Congress this year appears increasingly precarious.More >>
President Donald Trump's road to getting legislation to restore the nation's crumbling infrastructure through Congress this year appears increasingly precarious.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 8:28 PM EDT2017-08-23 00:28:31 GMT
A Washington appeals court says federal energy regulators fell short in evaluating the environmental impact of a natural gas pipeline project through Alabama, Georgia and Florida.More >>
A Washington appeals court says federal energy regulators fell short in evaluating the environmental impact of a natural gas pipeline project through Alabama, Georgia and Florida.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 8:27 PM EDT2017-08-23 00:27:26 GMT
McDonald's India has announced it will close nearly 170 McDonald's outlets in northern and eastern India after the American fast food giant decided to terminate a franchise agreement with its Indian partner.More >>
McDonald's India has announced it will close nearly 170 McDonald's outlets in northern and eastern India after the American fast food giant decided to terminate a franchise agreement with its Indian partner.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 8:27 PM EDT2017-08-23 00:27:18 GMT
Colorado officials say they will strengthen oil and gas pipeline regulations to reduce the chances of another home explosion like one that killed two people in April, but will offer no online map.More >>
Colorado officials say they will strengthen oil and gas pipeline regulations to reduce the chances of another home explosion like one that killed two people in April, but will offer no online map.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 8:26 PM EDT2017-08-23 00:26:42 GMT
The EU's anti-trust watchdog has launched a probe into German chemical maker Bayer's planned buyout of U.S. seed and weed-killer company Monsanto.More >>
The EU's anti-trust watchdog has launched a probe into German chemical maker Bayer's planned buyout of U.S. seed and weed-killer company Monsanto.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 8:16 PM EDT2017-08-23 00:16:57 GMT
The head of Gov. Scott Walker's economic development agency is trying to persuade the Legislature's budget committee to sign off on a $3 billion incentives bill designed to lure a Foxconn plant to southeastern...More >>
The head of Gov. Scott Walker's economic development agency is trying to persuade the Legislature's budget committee to sign off on a $3 billion incentives bill designed to lure a Foxconn plant to southeastern Wisconsin.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 8:16 PM EDT2017-08-23 00:16:48 GMT
French President Emmanuel Macron is making his first visit to Central Europe this week to push for new European Union rules that would protect French workers in a bleak job market.More >>
French President Emmanuel Macron is making his first visit to Central Europe this week to push for new European Union rules that would protect French workers in a bleak job market.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 8:16 PM EDT2017-08-23 00:16:10 GMT
Louise Linton, the wife of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, blasted as "adorably out of touch" a person who criticized her Instagram post in which Linton depicted her designer-label outfit.More >>
Louise Linton, the wife of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, blasted as "adorably out of touch" a person who criticized her Instagram post in which Linton depicted her designer-label outfit.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 8:06 PM EDT2017-08-23 00:06:47 GMT
Britain says rules governing judicial cooperation with the European Union should stay much as they are now after Brexit to prevent international business disputes and divorce battles becoming longer and more...More >>
Britain says rules governing judicial cooperation with the European Union should stay much as they are now after Brexit to prevent international business disputes and divorce battles becoming longer and more complicated.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 7:58 PM EDT2017-08-22 23:58:28 GMT
Shares in Provident Financial, a British sub-prime lender, have more than halved after the company's chief executive announced he was leaving with immediate effect following another profit warning.More >>
Shares in Provident Financial, a British sub-prime lender, have more than halved after the company's chief executive announced he was leaving with immediate effect following another profit warning.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 7:38 PM EDT2017-08-22 23:38:40 GMT
A Los Angeles jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $417 million in a case to a woman who claimed in lawsuit that the talc in its iconic baby powder causes ovarian cancer when applied regularly for feminine...More >>
A Los Angeles jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $417 million in a case to a woman who claimed in lawsuit that the talc in its iconic baby powder causes ovarian cancer when applied regularly for feminine hygiene.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 7:38 PM EDT2017-08-22 23:38:31 GMT
Three former U.S. health secretaries of both parties say President Donald Trump and the GOP-led Congress should make stabilizing health insurance marketplaces their immediate goal.More >>
Three former U.S. health secretaries of both parties say President Donald Trump and the GOP-led Congress should make stabilizing health insurance marketplaces their immediate goal.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 7:28 PM EDT2017-08-22 23:28:42 GMT
Iranian state television is quoting the country's atomic chief as saying the Islamic Republic would need only five days to ramp up its uranium enrichment to 20 percent _ a level at which the material could start to...More >>
Iranian state television is quoting the country's atomic chief as saying the Islamic Republic would need only five days to ramp up its uranium enrichment to 20 percent _ a level at which the material could start to be used for a nuclear weapon.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 7:26 PM EDT2017-08-22 23:26:26 GMT
A trade union representing inspectors at Portugal's immigration service says a strike planned for Thursday and Friday is going ahead after the government gave no response to its demands for more staff and resources.More >>
A trade union representing inspectors at Portugal's immigration service says a strike planned for Thursday and Friday is going ahead after the government gave no response to its demands for more staff and resources.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 7:17 PM EDT2017-08-22 23:17:12 GMT
Verizon is raising the price on its unlimited plan while introducing a slightly cheaper, more limited version of it as wireless carriers battle each other for customers.More >>
Verizon is raising the price on its unlimited plan while introducing a slightly cheaper, more limited version of it as wireless carriers battle each other for customers.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 6:17 PM EDT2017-08-22 22:17:06 GMT
French oil company Total is strengthening its position in the North Sea with the acquisition of Danish conglomerate AP Moller-Maersk's oil business for $7.45 billion.More >>
French oil company Total is strengthening its position in the North Sea with the acquisition of Danish conglomerate AP Moller-Maersk's oil business for $7.45 billion.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 6:11 PM EDT2017-08-22 22:11:49 GMT
The Trump administration has cut nearly $100 million in military and economic aid to Egypt and delayed almost $200 million more in military financing to Egypt.More >>
The Trump administration has cut nearly $100 million in military and economic aid to Egypt and delayed almost $200 million more in military financing to Egypt.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 5:27 PM EDT2017-08-22 21:27:35 GMT
The IRS is warning of a sharp increase in email phishing scams involving employees' W-2 forms _ scams that can put staffers' Social Security numbers in the hands of thieves.More >>
The IRS is warning of a sharp increase in email phishing scams involving employees' W-2 forms _ scams that can put staffers' Social Security numbers in the hands of thieves.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 5:27 PM EDT2017-08-22 21:27:24 GMT
Anglo-Australian miner, BHP Billiton, has reported a return to black with a $6.7 billion annual profit a year after the company's worst ever full-year result and says it wants to sell its U.S. shale oil assets.More >>
Anglo-Australian miner, BHP Billiton, has reported a return to black with a $6.7 billion annual profit a year after the company's worst ever full-year result and says it wants to sell its U.S. shale oil assets.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 4:37 PM EDT2017-08-22 20:37:30 GMT
The Los Angeles Times' parent company is bringing in a new publisher, editor and other top newsroom managers in a shake-up it says is part of a plan to move one of the nation's flagship newspapers more quickly into...More >>
The Los Angeles Times' parent company is bringing in a new publisher, editor and other top newsroom managers in a shake-up it says is part of a plan to move one of the nation's flagship newspapers more quickly into the digital age.More >>
Tuesday, August 22 2017 4:37 PM EDT2017-08-22 20:37:05 GMT
U.S. stock indexes edge lower in early trading Monday, holding steady after a back-to-back loss for the Standard & Poor's 500 index over the last two weeks.More >>
U.S. stock indexes edge lower in early trading Monday, holding steady after a back-to-back loss for the Standard & Poor's 500 index over the last two weeks.More >>
Monday, August 21 2017 9:11 PM EDT2017-08-22 01:11:44 GMT
Federal investigators say crews encountered air brake problems before a freight train derailed in Pennsylvania earlier this month, causing hazardous material to ignite and forcing residents from their homes.More >>
Federal investigators say crews encountered air brake problems before a freight train derailed in Pennsylvania earlier this month, causing hazardous material to ignite and forcing residents from their homes.More >>
Monday, August 21 2017 6:52 PM EDT2017-08-21 22:52:13 GMT
In a pro-Trump county gripped by addiction and despair, the president's supporters now have differing degrees of faith that he can help turn things around as promised.More >>
In a pro-Trump county gripped by addiction and despair, the president's supporters now have differing degrees of faith that he can help turn things around as promised.More >>
Monday, August 21 2017 6:03 PM EDT2017-08-21 22:03:50 GMT
A Moscow court is due to rule on Tuesday in the case of a flight attendant who is suing Russia's flagship airline Aeroflot for taking her off the sought-after long-haul international flights because of her looks.More >>
A Moscow court is due to rule on Tuesday in the case of a flight attendant who is suing Russia's flagship airline Aeroflot for taking her off the sought-after long-haul international flights because of her looks.More >>
Monday, August 21 2017 5:25 PM EDT2017-08-21 21:25:15 GMT
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is skewering a lawsuit filed by a former ally, describing it as a malicious attempt to sever his remaining ties to the ride-hailing service that he co-founded.More >>
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is skewering a lawsuit filed by a former ally, describing it as a malicious attempt to sever his remaining ties to the ride-hailing service that he co-founded.More >>
Monday, August 21 2017 4:03 PM EDT2017-08-21 20:03:02 GMT
The Wisconsin Assembly is preparing to approve a $3 billion tax break bill for Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group to build a new display panel factory in the state.More >>
The Wisconsin Assembly is preparing to approve a $3 billion tax break bill for Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group to build a new display panel factory in the state.More >>
Monday, August 21 2017 1:43 PM EDT2017-08-21 17:43:12 GMT
In a pro-Trump county gripped by addiction and despair, the president's supporters now have differing degrees of faith that he can help turn things around as promised.More >>
In a pro-Trump county gripped by addiction and despair, the president's supporters now have differing degrees of faith that he can help turn things around as promised.More >>
Monday, August 21 2017 1:31 PM EDT2017-08-21 17:31:56 GMT
A first shipment of American liquefied natural gas has arrived in Lithuania, helping the Baltic state to further reduce its reliance on Russian energy.More >>
A first shipment of American liquefied natural gas has arrived in Lithuania, helping the Baltic state to further reduce its reliance on Russian energy.More >>
Monday, August 21 2017 12:42 PM EDT2017-08-21 16:42:45 GMT
The Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds action comedy "The Hitman's Bodyguard" has taken the top spot at the box office this weekend with an estimated $21.6 million in grosses from 3,337 theaters according to...More >>
The Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds action comedy "The Hitman's Bodyguard" has taken the top spot at the box office this weekend with an estimated $21.6 million in grosses from 3,337 theaters according to studio estimates Sunday.More >>
Monday, August 21 2017 11:32 AM EDT2017-08-21 15:32:08 GMT
Chinese news reports say the founder of an online luxury retailer has been charged with smuggling luxury goods into China by having travelers pretend they were personal belongings.More >>
Chinese news reports say the founder of an online luxury retailer has been charged with smuggling luxury goods into China by having travelers pretend they were personal belongings.More >>
Monday, August 21 2017 10:22 AM EDT2017-08-21 14:22:05 GMT
Asian stocks are mixed as investors keep wary eye on joint military drills between U.S. and South Korean forces and await key meeting of central bankers later this week.More >>
Asian stocks are mixed as investors keep wary eye on joint military drills between U.S. and South Korean forces and await key meeting of central bankers later this week.More >>
Monday, August 21 2017 10:22 AM EDT2017-08-21 14:22:02 GMT
U.S., Canadian and Mexican negotiators are pledging to work quickly to update the North American Free Trade Agreement, a 23-year-old pact that President Donald Trump has called the worst trade deal in history.More >>
U.S., Canadian and Mexican negotiators are pledging to work quickly to update the North American Free Trade Agreement, a 23-year-old pact that President Donald Trump has called the worst trade deal in history.More >>
Monday, August 21 2017 9:02 AM EDT2017-08-21 13:02:00 GMT
The United Arab Emirates has issued a new law that imposes taxes on tobacco products, energy drinks and soft drinks to boost revenue and help offset the impact of lower oil prices.More >>
The United Arab Emirates has issued a new law that imposes taxes on tobacco products, energy drinks and soft drinks to boost revenue and help offset the impact of lower oil prices.More >>
Monday, August 21 2017 3:41 AM EDT2017-08-21 07:41:37 GMT
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn stepped down from an unpaid post as President Donald Trump's adviser on deregulation efforts just days before The New Yorker was preparing to publish a lengthy article detailing...More >>
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn stepped down from an unpaid post as President Donald Trump's adviser on deregulation efforts just days before The New Yorker was preparing to publish a lengthy article detailing Icahn's potential conflicts.More >>
Monday, August 21 2017 2:01 AM EDT2017-08-21 06:01:20 GMT
Asian stocks are mixed as investors monitored joint military drills between U.S. and South Korean forces and awaited a key meeting of central bankers later this week.More >>
Asian stocks are mixed as investors monitored joint military drills between U.S. and South Korean forces and awaited a key meeting of central bankers later this week.More >>
Monday, August 21 2017 12:11 AM EDT2017-08-21 04:11:43 GMT
Business economists believe that the Federal Reserve's long-awaited move to start reducing its massive bond holdings will push long-term bond rates up, but most think the impact will be fairly modest.More >>
Business economists believe that the Federal Reserve's long-awaited move to start reducing its massive bond holdings will push long-term bond rates up, but most think the impact will be fairly modest.More >>
Sunday, August 20 2017 4:51 PM EDT2017-08-20 20:51:27 GMT
The CEO of 21st Century Fox has denounced racism and terrorists and expressed concern over President Donald Trump's reaction to the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.More >>
The CEO of 21st Century Fox has denounced racism and terrorists and expressed concern over President Donald Trump's reaction to the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.More >>
Sunday, August 20 2017 12:01 PM EDT2017-08-20 16:01:19 GMT
Eclipse mania is building and so is demand for the glasses that make it safe to view the first total solar eclipse to cross the U.S. in 99 years.More >>
Eclipse mania is building and so is demand for the glasses that make it safe to view the first total solar eclipse to cross the U.S. in 99 years.More >>
Sunday, August 20 2017 11:01 AM EDT2017-08-20 15:01:02 GMT
Mexican authorities say an explosion at an illegal fuel pipeline tap has killed a person and injured five more in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz.More >>
Mexican authorities say an explosion at an illegal fuel pipeline tap has killed a person and injured five more in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz.More >>
Sunday, August 20 2017 8:01 AM EDT2017-08-20 12:01:10 GMT
China is moving to curb domestic companies' investments abroad in property, sports, entertainment and other fields, after a series of high-profile, multibillion-dollar acquisitions.More >>
China is moving to curb domestic companies' investments abroad in property, sports, entertainment and other fields, after a series of high-profile, multibillion-dollar acquisitions.More >>
Sunday, August 20 2017 7:52 AM EDT2017-08-20 11:52:25 GMT
Responding to Trump's remarks about white supremacist violence could sidetrack Democrats from issues important to a wider range of voters in 2018 midterm elections.More >>
Responding to Trump's remarks about white supremacist violence could sidetrack Democrats from issues important to a wider range of voters in 2018 midterm elections.More >>
Saturday, August 19 2017 8:31 PM EDT2017-08-20 00:31:28 GMT
California lawmakers return Monday from a monthlong break with a busy agenda that includes tackling the state's housing crisis and deciding whether to make California a statewide sanctuary for people living...More >>
California lawmakers return Monday from a monthlong break with a busy agenda that includes tackling the state's housing crisis and deciding whether to make California a statewide sanctuary for people living illegally in the U.S.More >>
Saturday, August 19 2017 6:44 PM EDT2017-08-19 22:44:17 GMT
US stocks fall further as weak results from Deere hurt industrial companies while sporting goods companies sink again after disappointing results from Foot Locker and Hibbett Sports.More >>
US stocks fall further as weak results from Deere hurt industrial companies while sporting goods companies sink again after disappointing results from Foot Locker and Hibbett Sports.More >>
Saturday, August 19 2017 6:44 PM EDT2017-08-19 22:44:04 GMT
One of the largest employers in Nevada is launching a donation match program benefiting civil rights organizations in light of the deadly Charlottesville protests.More >>
One of the largest employers in Nevada is launching a donation match program benefiting civil rights organizations in light of the deadly Charlottesville protests.More >>
Saturday, August 19 2017 2:45 AM EDT2017-08-19 06:45:41 GMT
President Donald Trump's widely criticized response to white supremacist violence in Virginia has left Democrats in a quandary: how to seize the moral high ground without getting sucked into a politically perilous...More >>
President Donald Trump's widely criticized response to white supremacist violence in Virginia has left Democrats in a quandary: how to seize the moral high ground without getting sucked into a politically perilous culture-war debate.More >>
Friday, August 18 2017 6:50 PM EDT2017-08-18 22:50:35 GMT
The sale of marijuana in Uruguayan pharmacies is facing challenges as banks refuse to deal with companies linked to the drug in order to follow international financial laws.More >>
The sale of marijuana in Uruguayan pharmacies is facing challenges as banks refuse to deal with companies linked to the drug in order to follow international financial laws.More >>
Friday, August 18 2017 5:30 PM EDT2017-08-18 21:30:17 GMT
Advocates of a measured approach by the U.S. in dealing with China as an economic rival are dismissing White House adviser Steve Bannon's call for economic war.More >>
Advocates of a measured approach by the U.S. in dealing with China as an economic rival are dismissing White House adviser Steve Bannon's call for economic war.More >>
Friday, August 18 2017 5:30 PM EDT2017-08-18 21:30:00 GMT
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Greece's credit rating from CCC to B-, a one-notch improvement that still leaves the bonds issued by the crisis-battered country well below investment grade.More >>
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Greece's credit rating from CCC to B-, a one-notch improvement that still leaves the bonds issued by the crisis-battered country well below investment grade.More >>
Friday, August 18 2017 1:42 PM EDT2017-08-18 17:42:51 GMT
Furious Chinese businesspeople say Beijing's decision to enforce U.N. sanctions on North Korean seafood imports would hobble the economy of an entire northeastern city, sparking a rare public protest after the...More >>
Furious Chinese businesspeople say Beijing's decision to enforce U.N. sanctions on North Korean seafood imports would hobble the economy of an entire northeastern city, sparking a rare public protest after the surprise move choked off the trade.More >>
Friday, August 18 2017 1:30 PM EDT2017-08-18 17:30:10 GMT
A $3 billion tax break bill for Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn Technology Group is poised to pass the Wisconsin Assembly on a bipartisan vote.More >>
A $3 billion tax break bill for Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn Technology Group is poised to pass the Wisconsin Assembly on a bipartisan vote.More >>
Friday, August 18 2017 9:30 AM EDT2017-08-18 13:30:21 GMT
Starbucks founder and chairman Howard Schultz has told employees that bigotry, hatred and senseless acts of violence against "people who are not white" cannot stand.More >>
Starbucks founder and chairman Howard Schultz has told employees that bigotry, hatred and senseless acts of violence against "people who are not white" cannot stand.More >>
Friday, August 18 2017 9:21 AM EDT2017-08-18 13:21:45 GMT
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford has strongly endorsed the statements by the leaders of the four major U.S. military services, who spoke out against racism and extremism.More >>
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford has strongly endorsed the statements by the leaders of the four major U.S. military services, who spoke out against racism and extremism.More >>
Friday, August 18 2017 5:10 AM EDT2017-08-18 09:10:01 GMT
A Lithuanian man has been extradited to the United States to face charges that he duped U.S.-based Google and Facebook into sending him over $100 million.More >>
A Lithuanian man has been extradited to the United States to face charges that he duped U.S.-based Google and Facebook into sending him over $100 million.More >>
Friday, August 18 2017 4:10 AM EDT2017-08-18 08:10:42 GMT
President Donald Trump has abruptly dismantled two of his White House business councils-an apparent attempt to manage his increasing isolation and the continued fallout from his combative comments on racially...More >>
President Donald Trump has abruptly dismantled two of his White House business councils-an apparent attempt to manage his increasing isolation and the continued fallout from his combative comments on racially charged violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.More >>
Friday, August 18 2017 3:02 AM EDT2017-08-18 07:02:18 GMT
Steve Bannon isn't alone in pondering China's emerging superpower status, but his call for an "economic war" on the Asian nation puts him far outside the mainstream.More >>
Steve Bannon isn't alone in pondering China's emerging superpower status, but his call for an "economic war" on the Asian nation puts him far outside the mainstream.More >>
Friday, August 18 2017 1:59 AM EDT2017-08-18 05:59:36 GMT
US stocks start lower as Wal-Mart's results weigh on retailers and a disappointing sales forecast from Cisco Systems puts pressure on technology companies.More >>
US stocks start lower as Wal-Mart's results weigh on retailers and a disappointing sales forecast from Cisco Systems puts pressure on technology companies.More >>
Friday, August 18 2017 12:40 AM EDT2017-08-18 04:40:14 GMT
A lawsuit claims that bottled water brand Poland Spring Water is deceiving consumers with evergreen labels that say the water contains "100 percent natural spring water" that is "proudly from Maine.".More >>
A lawsuit claims that bottled water brand Poland Spring Water is deceiving consumers with evergreen labels that say the water contains "100 percent natural spring water" that is "proudly from Maine.".More >>
Thursday, August 17 2017 6:11 PM EDT2017-08-17 22:11:49 GMT
Federal officials are imposing new rules on nighttime landings at San Francisco International Airport after an Air Canada jet nearly struck planes on the ground last month.More >>
Federal officials are imposing new rules on nighttime landings at San Francisco International Airport after an Air Canada jet nearly struck planes on the ground last month.More >>
Thursday, August 17 2017 6:09 PM EDT2017-08-17 22:09:43 GMT
President Donald Trump is defiantly blaming "both sides" for the weekend violence between white supremacists and counter-demonstrators in Virginia and rebuffing the widespread criticism of his handling of the...More >>
President Donald Trump is defiantly blaming "both sides" for the weekend violence between white supremacists and counter-demonstrators in Virginia and rebuffing the widespread criticism of his handling of the emotionally-charged protests.More >>
Thursday, August 17 2017 6:02 PM EDT2017-08-17 22:02:02 GMT
President Donald Trump's chief strategist says there's no military solution to North Korea's threats and that the U.S. is losing the economic race against China.More >>
President Donald Trump's chief strategist says there's no military solution to North Korea's threats and that the U.S. is losing the economic race against China.More >>
Thursday, August 17 2017 3:29 PM EDT2017-08-17 19:29:54 GMT
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates edged lower this week. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages slipped to 3.89 percent from 3.90 percent last week.More >>
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates edged lower this week. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages slipped to 3.89 percent from 3.90 percent last week.More >>
Thursday, August 17 2017 1:52 PM EDT2017-08-17 17:52:23 GMT
China has warned "there is no winner in a trade war" after an aide to President Donald Trump advocated a tougher stance toward Beijing in published comments.More >>
China has warned "there is no winner in a trade war" after an aide to President Donald Trump advocated a tougher stance toward Beijing in published comments.More >>
Thursday, August 17 2017 11:51 AM EDT2017-08-17 15:51:45 GMT
China's government has warned Washington 'there is no winner in a trade war' after an aide to President Donald Trump called in published comments for a tougher stance toward Beijing.More >>
China's government has warned Washington 'there is no winner in a trade war' after an aide to President Donald Trump called in published comments for a tougher stance toward Beijing.More >>
Thursday, August 17 2017 10:19 AM EDT2017-08-17 14:19:17 GMT
New Zealand's trade minister says he believes there's an odds-on chance that a group of 11 Pacific nations including Japan and Australia will sign a free trade deal, despite the U.S. pulling out.More >>
New Zealand's trade minister says he believes there's an odds-on chance that a group of 11 Pacific nations including Japan and Australia will sign a free trade deal, despite the U.S. pulling out.More >>
Thursday, August 17 2017 9:40 AM EDT2017-08-17 13:40:28 GMT
Fewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week, as the number of people seeking benefits remained close to historic lows. The Labor Department says that weekly unemployment applications fell by 12,000 to a...More >>
Fewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week, as the number of people seeking benefits remained close to historic lows. The Labor Department says that weekly unemployment applications fell by 12,000 to a seasonally-adjusted 244,000.More >>
Thursday, August 17 2017 7:32 AM EDT2017-08-17 11:32:10 GMT
The company behind Fritos and Tostitos is celebrating its Cheetos brand with a three-day pop-up restaurant devoted to the cheesy puffed cornmeal snack that coats your hands with orange dust.More >>
The company behind Fritos and Tostitos is celebrating its Cheetos brand with a three-day pop-up restaurant devoted to the cheesy puffed cornmeal snack that coats your hands with orange dust.More >>
Thursday, August 17 2017 4:10 AM EDT2017-08-17 08:10:45 GMT
President Donald Trump's chief strategist says there's no military solution to North Korea's threats and that the U.S. is losing the economic race against China.More >>
President Donald Trump's chief strategist says there's no military solution to North Korea's threats and that the U.S. is losing the economic race against China.More >>
Thursday, August 17 2017 3:51 AM EDT2017-08-17 07:51:13 GMT
President Donald Trump's chief strategist says there's no military solution to North Korea's threats and that the U.S. is losing the economic race against China.More >>
President Donald Trump's chief strategist says there's no military solution to North Korea's threats and that the U.S. is losing the economic race against China.More >>
Thursday, August 17 2017 12:50 AM EDT2017-08-17 04:50:23 GMT
A Russian ex-economic development minister on trial for allegedly accepting a $2 million cash bribe has accused the head of Russia's largest oil company of setting him up.More >>
A Russian ex-economic development minister on trial for allegedly accepting a $2 million cash bribe has accused the head of Russia's largest oil company of setting him up.More >>
Thursday, August 17 2017 12:09 AM EDT2017-08-17 04:09:04 GMT
A Delaware bankruptcy judge is temporarily halting the prosecution of lawsuits filed by Hawaii, New Mexico and the U.S. Virgin Islands against Japanese auto-parts supplier Takata over its lethally defective air bag...More >>
A Delaware bankruptcy judge is temporarily halting the prosecution of lawsuits filed by Hawaii, New Mexico and the U.S. Virgin Islands against Japanese auto-parts supplier Takata over its lethally defective air bag inflators.More >>
Wednesday, August 16 2017 8:58 PM EDT2017-08-17 00:58:58 GMT
Florida is taking official steps to protest the current government of Venezuela, although the proposal under consideration could be considered more symbolic than substantive.More >>
Florida is taking official steps to protest the current government of Venezuela, although the proposal under consideration could be considered more symbolic than substantive.More >>
Wednesday, August 16 2017 6:29 PM EDT2017-08-16 22:29:27 GMT
Facebook has banned the Facebook and Instagram accounts of a white nationalist who attended a rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, that ended in deadly violence.More >>
Facebook has banned the Facebook and Instagram accounts of a white nationalist who attended a rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, that ended in deadly violence.More >>
Wednesday, August 16 2017 5:09 PM EDT2017-08-16 21:09:22 GMT
Protests planned at Google offices around the country over the firing of an employee who questioned company diversity efforts have been postponed.More >>
Protests planned at Google offices around the country over the firing of an employee who questioned company diversity efforts have been postponed.More >>
Wednesday, August 16 2017 3:49 PM EDT2017-08-16 19:49:28 GMT
UnitedHealth Group will change leaders next month by promoting long-time executive David Wichmann to CEO to replace Stephen Hemsley, who has led the nation's largest health insurer since 2006.More >>
UnitedHealth Group will change leaders next month by promoting long-time executive David Wichmann to CEO to replace Stephen Hemsley, who has led the nation's largest health insurer since 2006.More >>
Wednesday, August 16 2017 2:21 PM EDT2017-08-16 18:21:11 GMT
Danish shipping and oil group A.P. Moller-Maersk says the June cyberattack that chiefly paralyzed its core shipping business is estimated to have cost $200 million-$300 million.More >>
Danish shipping and oil group A.P. Moller-Maersk says the June cyberattack that chiefly paralyzed its core shipping business is estimated to have cost $200 million-$300 million.More >>
Wednesday, August 16 2017 1:19 PM EDT2017-08-16 17:19:07 GMT
A judge has blocked a proposed 176-million ton expansion of an underground coal mine in central Montana because federal officials did not consider the climate change impacts of burning the fuel.More >>
A judge has blocked a proposed 176-million ton expansion of an underground coal mine in central Montana because federal officials did not consider the climate change impacts of burning the fuel.More >>
Wednesday, August 16 2017 1:09 PM EDT2017-08-16 17:09:18 GMT
The Trump administration has added a Kashmiri militant group fighting to end Indian rule in the disputed Himalayan region to several terrorism blacklists, blocking any assets it may have in U.S. jurisdictions.More >>
The Trump administration has added a Kashmiri militant group fighting to end Indian rule in the disputed Himalayan region to several terrorism blacklists, blocking any assets it may have in U.S. jurisdictions.More >>
Wednesday, August 16 2017 12:40 PM EDT2017-08-16 16:40:23 GMT
Irish budget airline Ryanair has filed a complaint with European Union competition authorities after Air Berlin filed for bankruptcy protection and then got a 150 million euro ($177 million) government loan.More >>
Irish budget airline Ryanair has filed a complaint with European Union competition authorities after Air Berlin filed for bankruptcy protection and then got a 150 million euro ($177 million) government loan.More >>
Wednesday, August 16 2017 12:10 PM EDT2017-08-16 16:10:17 GMT
Deutsche Post DHL Group and U.S. automaker Ford have unveiled a jointly manufactured electric delivery van amid growing demand for emission-free utility vehicles.More >>
Deutsche Post DHL Group and U.S. automaker Ford have unveiled a jointly manufactured electric delivery van amid growing demand for emission-free utility vehicles.More >>
Wednesday, August 16 2017 10:18 AM EDT2017-08-16 14:18:53 GMT
Asian stock markets are mixed after US indexes took small losses and Washington and North Korea indicated their willingness to reduce nuclear tensions.More >>
Asian stock markets are mixed after US indexes took small losses and Washington and North Korea indicated their willingness to reduce nuclear tensions.More >>
Wednesday, August 16 2017 10:10 AM EDT2017-08-16 14:10:05 GMT
Montana's health care co-op resumes accepting new enrollees on Sunday after it voluntarily pulled itself from the state's insurance marketplace in December.More >>
Montana's health care co-op resumes accepting new enrollees on Sunday after it voluntarily pulled itself from the state's insurance marketplace in December.More >>
Wednesday, August 16 2017 7:09 AM EDT2017-08-16 11:09:14 GMT
Sweden's center-left defense minister says a majority of lawmakers, including two center-right opposition parties, has agreed to boost the Swedish defense budget with an annual extra 2.7 billion kronor ($334...More >>
Sweden's center-left defense minister says a majority of lawmakers, including two center-right opposition parties, has agreed to boost the Swedish defense budget with an annual extra 2.7 billion kronor ($334 million) over the next two years.More >>
Wednesday, August 16 2017 5:59 AM EDT2017-08-16 09:59:04 GMT
The owner of Connecticut restaurant being investigated by alcohol regulators in connection with the car crash that killed the wife of longtime ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman says the business was closed the day she...More >>
The owner of Connecticut restaurant being investigated by alcohol regulators in connection with the car crash that killed the wife of longtime ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman says the business was closed the day she died.More >>
Wednesday, August 16 2017 4:39 AM EDT2017-08-16 08:39:00 GMT
The CEOs of athletic wear manufacturer Under Armour and pharmaceutical company Merck resigned Monday from the White House's American Manufacturing Council.More >>
The CEOs of athletic wear manufacturer Under Armour and pharmaceutical company Merck resigned Monday from the White House's American Manufacturing Council.More >>
Wednesday, August 16 2017 4:09 AM EDT2017-08-16 08:09:08 GMT
President Donald Trump says he's signing a new executive order "streamlining" the federal permitting process to speed up construction of transportation, water and other infrastructure projects without harming the...More >>
President Donald Trump says he's signing a new executive order "streamlining" the federal permitting process to speed up construction of transportation, water and other infrastructure projects without harming the environment.More >>
Wednesday, August 16 2017 2:50 AM EDT2017-08-16 06:50:45 GMT
Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon is criticizing President Donald Trump's response to violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, at a white supremacist rally.More >>
Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon is criticizing President Donald Trump's response to violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, at a white supremacist rally.More >>
Wednesday, August 16 2017 12:21 AM EDT2017-08-16 04:21:47 GMT
Music service Pandora has named Roger Lynch, the head of Dish's streaming video service, as its CEO as it wrestles with competition from Spotify and other newer music apps.More >>
Music service Pandora has named Roger Lynch, the head of Dish's streaming video service, as its CEO as it wrestles with competition from Spotify and other newer music apps.More >>
Tuesday, August 15 2017 11:58 PM EDT2017-08-16 03:58:44 GMT
Federal officials say a fugitive who escaped custody in Wyoming four years ago is being sought for the illegal dumping of radioactive oilfield waste in North Dakota.More >>
Federal officials say a fugitive who escaped custody in Wyoming four years ago is being sought for the illegal dumping of radioactive oilfield waste in North Dakota.More >>
Tuesday, August 15 2017 11:28 PM EDT2017-08-16 03:28:52 GMT
During a midsummer week dominated by prime-time competition series, NBC's summer run of 'Weekend Update' and ABC's two-part special on Princess Diana did well for their networks.More >>
During a midsummer week dominated by prime-time competition series, NBC's summer run of 'Weekend Update' and ABC's two-part special on Princess Diana did well for their networks.More >>
Tuesday, August 15 2017 9:39 PM EDT2017-08-16 01:39:20 GMT
U.S. water managers say there will be no water cutbacks in 2018 for millions of residents and farmers served by the Lake Mead reservoir on the Colorado River, thanks to heavy snows last winter.More >>
U.S. water managers say there will be no water cutbacks in 2018 for millions of residents and farmers served by the Lake Mead reservoir on the Colorado River, thanks to heavy snows last winter.More >>
Tuesday, August 15 2017 7:39 PM EDT2017-08-15 23:39:30 GMT
Even as he seeks Beijing's help with North Korea, President Donald Trump is poised to seek a trade investigation of China for the alleged theft of American technology and intellectual property.More >>
Even as he seeks Beijing's help with North Korea, President Donald Trump is poised to seek a trade investigation of China for the alleged theft of American technology and intellectual property.More >>
Tuesday, August 15 2017 6:39 PM EDT2017-08-15 22:39:41 GMT
The U.S. government has joined a food fight between New York City and a group opposing new food labeling regulations for chain grocery and convenience stores.More >>
The U.S. government has joined a food fight between New York City and a group opposing new food labeling regulations for chain grocery and convenience stores.More >>
