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  • Johnson & Johnson posts higher sales, big 4Q profit jump

    Higher prescription drug sales helped push Johnson & Johnson's fourth-quarter profit up by 32%

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  • Why tech has been slow to fight wildfires, extreme weather

    As wildfire risks heat up, Silicon Valley startups are starting to take notice

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  • NJ is 1st state to mandate severance pay for mass layoffs

    New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's office says his state has become the first in the nation to guarantee severance pay for mass layoffs

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  • The Latest: Trump tells Thunberg to put her focus elsewhere

    President Donald Trump says 17-year-old environmental activist Greta Thunberg should not focus on the United States, but other continents that are...

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  • Stocks mostly recover on hope for handling of Chinese virus

    Share prices are higher in most world markets as investors become confident that a virus outbreak spreading in China can be contained

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  • Davos: Hopes for digital tax breakthrough between France, US

    Hopes are rising that a breakthrough in discussions on how to tax digital companies will emerge at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday

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• Jan 22

  • Facing humiliating controls, Lebanese focus fury on banks

    Many Lebanese have for long lived beyond their means, supporting their out-sized spending with loans and remittances from diaspora relatives

    Jan 22

• Jan 21

  • Asian shares higher after selloffs spurred by Chinese virus

    Shares have advanced in early Asian trading after a slide in U.S. stocks overnight as a virus outbreak in China rattled global markets

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  • Air bag woes force Honda, Toyota to recall 6M vehicles

    Two different air bag glitches have forced Toyota and Honda to recall over 6 million vehicles worldwide, and both problems present different dangers...

    Jan 21

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  • Netflix holds its own in the streaming wars - for now

    Netflix is holding its ground in the video streaming wars

    Jan 21

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  • Airline stocks swoon on fear about virus outbreak in China

    Shares of U.S. airlines that fly to China are down on growing fear about a virus outbreak in that country

    Jan 21

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  • US agency examining Tesla unintended acceleration complaint

    The U.S. government's auto safety agency is looking into allegations that all three of Tesla's electric vehicle models can suddenly accelerate on...

    Jan 21

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  • United Airlines boosts profit on more revenue, cheaper fuel

    United Airlines is getting a tail wind from higher revenue and cheaper fuel

    Jan 21

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  • Tesla can sell vehicles in Michigan under legal settlement

    Tesla will be able to sell and service its vehicles in Michigan under a lawsuit settlement between the automaker and the state

    Jan 21

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  • How major stock indexes fared Tuesday

    Stocks closed lower on Wall Street Tuesday after a virus outbreak in China rattled global markets

    Jan 21

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  • Trump lauds US economy in Davos, says little on climate woes

    President Donald Trump is trying to look past the impeachment drama unfolding in Washington during his two-day visit to an economic forum in the Swiss...

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Boeing stock drops as approval for 737 Max delayed until 'mid-2020'

    Boeing stocks dropped on the news and trading was temporarily halted.

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Boeing doesn't expect Max jet to be cleared until summer

    Boeing doesn't expect federal regulators to approve updates to its grounded 737 Max until this summer

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Las Vegas Sands, PetMed fall; Peoples Bancorp rises

    Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Tuesday: Las Vegas Sands, PetMed fall; Peoples Bancorp, Mercantile Bank rise

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Southern burger chain Krystal files for bankruptcy

    A Southern restaurant chain known for tiny hamburgers and late-night service has filed for bankruptcy

    Jan 21

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  • Iowa wants expert review of Dakota Access Pipeline expansion

    Iowa regulators have gone beyond their counterparts in North Dakota by requiring owners of the Dakota Access Pipeline to provide expert analysis to...

    Jan 21

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  • Backatcha: Thunberg returns Trump's climate jibe

    Greta Thunberg has wasted little time in pushing back against President Donald Trump's description of climate campaigners as “the perennial prophets...

    Jan 21

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  • Wyoming, Montana seek Supreme Court ruling on coal exports

    Wyoming and Montana are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on Washington State's denial of a permit for a port facility that could boost U.S. coal...

    Jan 21

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  • Brazilian broadcast executive gets probation in FIFA scandal

    A federal judge in Brooklyn has sentenced Brazilian broadcast executive Jose Margulies to two years' probation

    Jan 21

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  • Allegations bite into business of 'Africa's richest woman'

    Portuguese bank EuroBic says it will stop doing business with companies and people linked to its main shareholder Isabel dos Santos after an...

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Putin names new Cabinet as key members of Russian govt stay

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has formed his new Cabinet, replacing many of its members but keeping his foreign, defense and finance ministers in...

    Jan 21

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  • Belarus starts importing oil from Norway after Russian halt

    Belarus has started importing oil from Norway after its main oil provider, Russia, suspended supplies earlier this month amid stalled talks on further...

    Jan 21

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  • Britain's EU Journey: When De Gaulle said 'non' twice

    Britain officially leaves the European Union on Jan. 31 after a debilitating political period that has bitterly divided the nation since the 2016...

    Jan 21

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  • Supreme Court rejects fast-track review of health care suit

    The Supreme Court is refusing to consider a fast-track review of a lawsuit that threatens the Obama-era health care law

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Millennial Money: Mastering the awkward financial talk

    Life is full of uncomfortable conversations, including talks that involve money

    Jan 21

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  • The Latest: Greenpeace decries Trump's approach to climate

    Greenpeace’s international executive director, Jennifer Morgan, says that U.S. President Donald Trump's lack of focus on environmental issues will hit...

    Jan 21

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  • California considers declaring common pain killer carcinogen

    California is considering whether to label one of the United States' most common drugs a carcinogen

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Changing tack, French strikers turn off power to press govt

    French strikers are using other pressure tactics against government plans to overhaul the pension system

    Jan 21

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  • Global stocks slide on growing concern about China virus

    Global stock markets are down as concern about the impact of a Chinese disease outbreak grows

    Jan 21

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  • Spain declares climate emergency, gets climate plan ready

    Spain’s new government has declared a national climate emergency, taking a formal first step toward enacting ambitious measures to fight climate...

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Facebook to add 1,000 UK jobs, including tech, content roles

    Facebook says it plans to hire 1,000 more staff in Britain, mainly for its technology and harmful content teams. The U.S. tech giant said Tuesday that...

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • IMF downgrade of growth outlook ups pressure on India's Modi

    A decision by the International Monetary Fund to downgrade its economic growth forecast for India is adding to pressure on Prime Minister Narendra...

    Jan 21

• Jan 20

  • Asian stocks tumble on growing concern about China virus

    Asian stock markets have tumbled as concern about the impact of a Chinese disease outbreak on tourism and regional economies grows

    Jan 20

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  • Climate change and inequality loom large as the powerful descend on Davos

    Greta Thunberg will be attending, along with President Donald Trump.

    Jan 20

• Jan 20

  • Trump heading to Switzerland as impeachment trial reconvenes

    President Donald Trump won't be watching from inside the chamber or on TV from the White House when his historic impeachment trial reconvenes in the...

    Jan 20

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  • James Dean revival spurs debate on raising the digital dead

    The men bringing James Dean back to life for a forthcoming film want to give his digital likeness a whole new career

    Jan 20

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  • Tesla calls unintended acceleration complaints 'completely false'

    The NHTSA is looking into complaints that Tesla cars may suddenly accelerate.

    Jan 20

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  • Major doctors' group calls for US to assure coverage for all

    A major doctors’ organization is calling for sweeping government action to guarantee coverage for all, reduce costs and improve the basic well-being...

    Jan 20

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  • Tesla disputes claims its cars can accelerate on their own

    Tesla is disputing claims that its vehicles can suddenly accelerate on their own

    Jan 20

• Jan 20

  • All eyes on potential Trump vs Greta Thunberg showdown at Davos

    The Twitter adversaries will both speak on opening day of the conference.

    Jan 20

• Jan 20

  • Libyan oil fields remain shut, testing peace summit

    Libya’s national oil corporation says major oil fields and production facilities remain closed on Monday, a sign that Libyan east-based forces are not...

    Jan 20

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  • Climate not considered a top 10 risk by CEOs - survey

    A survey of CEOs shows that they do not put climate issues among the top ten threats to business growth

    Jan 20

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  • Signs point up for small manufacturers, home remodelers

    Recent economic indicators point to an easier time ahead for small manufacturers and companies in the home remodeling industry

    Jan 20

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  • Paris transit strike eases; commuters, tourists relieved

    Paris commuters are finding their smiles again after some striking subway workers decided to end their walkouts against a contested overhaul of...

    Jan 20

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  • UK looks to fast-growing Africa for trade ties after Brexit

    The British prime minister and Prince Harry are hosting several African leaders as the U.K. prepares for post-Brexit dealings with the world

    Jan 20