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• Dec 12

  • US and China near deal that would suspend planned tariffs

    The Trump administration and China are close to finalizing a modest trade agreement that would suspend tariffs set to kick Sunday, deescalating their...

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • US stocks rise in early trading on trade deal hopes

    The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at all-time highs Thursday on optimism that the U.S. and China are close to reaching a deal to end their costly trade...

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  • Democrats, DeVos clash in fiery hearing that turned personal

    The Education Department is accusing House Democrats of putting on a “cheap political show” at a hearing in which a lawmaker lashed out at Education...

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• Dec 12

  • Delta, FormFactor rise; Tailored Brands, Host Hotels fall

    Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Thursday: Delta, FormFactor rise; Tailored Brands, Host Hotels fall

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• Dec 12

  • How major US stock indexes fared Thursday

    The S&P 500 index and Nasdaq closed at all-time highs Thursday after stocks climbed on fresh optimism that the U.S. and China are close to reaching a...

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  • After tragedy, Oregon Christmas tree industry buoyed by bill

    Oregon’s Christmas tree industry suffered a blow recently when three men died after a pickup truck slammed into a van carrying them and 10 other...

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• Dec 12

  • American Airlines doesn't see Boeing Max flights until April

    American Airlines is removing the Boeing 737 Max from its schedule until early April, a month later than it had been planning

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  • US labor board rules for McDonald's in unionization case

    The National Labor Relations Board has ruled in McDonald's favor in a case filed by 20 workers who faced retaliation for trying to unionize

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  • UK voters choose a new government to resolve Brexit impasse

    British voters are choosing a new government to try to break the political stalemate over Brexit

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  • After tragedy, Oregon Christmas tree industry buoyed by bill

    Oregon’s Christmas tree industry suffered a blow recently when three Guatemalan men died and others were injured in a crash that happened as they...

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • After tragedy, Oregon Christmas tree industry buoyed by bill

    Oregon’s Christmas tree industry suffered a blow recently when three Guatemalan men died and others were injured in a crash that happened as they...

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • A glance at US mortgage rates: 30-year rises to 3.73%

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  • Southwest to share $125M from Boeing settlement with workers

    Southwest Airlines is sharing with its workers about $125 million that it received from airplane maker Boeing

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  • Warren slams moderate rivals, laying bare ideological divide

    Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren Elizabeth Warren is lashing out at her moderate Democratic rivals seeking the White House

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  • US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year loan at 3.73%

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  • FCC votes to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911

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  • YouTube bans racist, sexist insults

    The crackdown comes after YouTube has courted controversy for its handling of harassment allegations on its platform in the past.

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• Dec 12

  • Europe's new central banker aims to put her stamp on the job

    Christine Lagarde is wasting no time in putting her stamp on the European Central Bank

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• Dec 12

  • Smaller stocks gain on bigger players as 2019 closes

    Small and mid-cap stocks haven't made quite as big gains this year as the larger indexes, but they could be poised for a breakout next year if the...

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • Pelosi drug bill up for House vote reflects a Trump idea

    When Donald Trump was running for the White House, he said he could save Medicare billions of dollars by negotiating prescription drug prices

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• Dec 12

  • US stocks open higher as central banks stand pat on rates

    Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street after the European Central Bank said it would leave interest rates unchanged and as traders look for signs of...

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• Dec 12

  • EU leaders set to reject Turkey-Libya maritime border deal

    European Union leaders are set to reject a maritime border deal between Turkey and Libya as invalid

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• Dec 12

  • French union warns pension reform strike could hit Christmas

    Paris commuters crammed into the city's sole two fully working Metro lines as labor strikes over pension reforms crippled the nation's train services...

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• Dec 12

  • Stocks mixed as US, EU policymakers leave rates unchanged

    Global shares are mixed after central banks in Europe and the U.S. said they will leave interest rates unchanged for the time being

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• Dec 12

  • Southwest to share $125M from Boeing settlement with workers

    Southwest Airlines will share about $125 million from a Boeing settlement with its workers

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• Dec 12

  • Wealthy German family gives millions to Holocaust survivors

    One of Germany’s richest families is giving millions to support Holocaust survivors with critical needs as it seeks to atone for its use of forced...

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• Dec 11

  • Asian shares mixed as Fed leaves rates unchanged

    Asian shares are mixed after a wobbly day on Wall Street following the Federal Reserve announcement that it would leave interest rates unchanged

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• Dec 11

  • Thunberg 'a bit surprised' to be Time Person of the Year

    Teen activist Greta Thunberg says she was "a bit surprised" to be named Time's Person of the Year, despite becoming the figurehead of a global youth...

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• Dec 11

  • Leaders scramble for final votes as UK's ugly election ends

    Britain’s election has been like the country’s late-autumn weather: chilly and dull, with blustery outbursts

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  • FAA analysis predicted many more Max crashes without a fix

    An FAA analysis after the first crash of a Boeing 737 Max predicted there would be more disasters without a fix of critical automated flight-control...

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  • Fed leaves low rates alone and foresees no moves in 2020

    Chairman Jerome Powell has made clear that the Federal Reserve is prepared to keep its benchmark interest rate very low through at least next year and...

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• Dec 11

  • Toyota North America CEO Jim Lentz to retire after 38 years

    Toyota's top executive in North America is retiring in April

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  • How major stock indexes fared Wednesday

    Stocks closed modestly higher on Wall Street Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged and signaled that it expects to leave...

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• Dec 11

  • Ollie's, Cummins post gains while GameStop, Home Depot fall

    Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Wednesday: Ollie's and Cummins march higher while GameStop and Home Depot slip

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  • Saudi stock offering creates world's most valuable company

    Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco has surpassed Apple to become the world's most valuable company

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  • Firm hands out $10M in holiday bonuses to 198 employees

    A commercial real estate developer is handing out a total of $10 million in bonuses to its 198 employees

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  • Federal Reserve leaves benchmark interest rate unchanged, signals no moves in 2020

    Federal Reserve leaves benchmark interest rate unchanged, signals no moves in 2020

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• Dec 11

  • 3 arrested for alleged $722 million cryptocurrency 'Ponzi scheme'

    Investigators called the scheme a "classic con game with a virtual twist."

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  • Flooded farmers face growing dilemma in warming world

    This year’s record rainfall and devastating flooding are forcing tough decisions about the future of farming in in the face of climate change

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  • Democrats agree to North America trade pact: What's in it?

    House Democrats agreed to President Donald Trump's revamped North America trade deal after prying some concessions from the administration

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  • Airline group: We're cutting carbon more than people know

    The head of the world’s largest association of airlines says it needs to better explain commitments that it made years ago to reduce carbon emissions,...

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  • New drugs show rare promise against advanced breast cancer

    Doctors are reporting unusually good results from tests of two experimental drugs in women with an aggressive form of breast cancer that had spread...

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  • Indie booksellers persevere despite Amazon, rising costs

    Independent booksellers are seeing their industry recover from the devastation that began with the arrival of Amazon

    Dec 11

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  • Indie booksellers persevere despite Amazon, rising costs

    Independent booksellers are seeing their industry recover from the devastation that began with the arrival of Amazon

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • Indie booksellers persevere despite Amazon, rising costs

    Independent booksellers are seeing their industry recover from the devastation that began with the arrival of Amazon

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • Indie booksellers persevere despite Amazon, rising costs

    Independent booksellers are seeing their industry recover from the devastation that began with the arrival of Amazon

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • YouTube cracks down on racist, sexist and similar insults

    YouTube is taking another step to curb hateful and violent speech on its site

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • French government raises retirement age as strikes grind on

    France's prime minister says the full retirement age will be increased for the country's youngest. But he offered concessions on Wednesday in an...

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  • Boeing 737 Max concerns brought to FAA leaders

    The hearing on Wednesday is expected to highlight concerns that airplane manufacturers may be sacrificing safety for profits.

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• Dec 11

  • World shares mixed on reports Trump might delay tariff hike

    Global stock markets are mixed on news reports that US President Donald Trump might delay a tariff hike on Chinese goods

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