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  • Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street rises to record

    Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street recovered to record highs, but worries persist about the damage to the regional economy from the new virus...

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• Feb 19

  • Burger King’s latest marketing strategy raises questions

    The commercial shows a moldy Whopper as a voiceover says the company won't use preservatives in food anymore.

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  • Antelope worries prompt lawsuit over Wyoming gas field plan

    Environmental groups are suing to contest plans for a potentially huge gas field they say would endanger antelope in Grand Teton National Park

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  • Finally let off cruise, passengers desperate for flight home

    Cruise passengers who thought their travel nightmare had ended when they were finally allowed to disembark in Cambodia are finding themselves in a new...

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  • Airline passengers put up with more and longer flight delays

    Airline passengers were slightly more likely to endure a flight delay last year, and there were more long tarmac delays

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  • Another Catholic diocese seeks bankruptcy after abuse deals

    The bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is calling bankruptcy protection a path forward to preserve its future

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  • Judge rips PG&E for poor safety record leading to wildfires

    A federal judge says executives for a California utility blamed for huge wildfires in recent years have put greed before safety

    Feb 19

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  • How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday

    The S&P 500 returned to a record Wednesday, and technology stocks once again helped lead the market higher

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  • Fed seems inclined to keep rates low as virus poses risks

    Fed policymakers’ positive outlook complicated by China viral outbreak

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  • Garmin, Analog Devices rise; Blue Apron, Groupon fall

    Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Wednesday: Garmin, Analog Devices rise; Blue Apron, Groupon fall

    Feb 19

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  • 'NCIS' leads the way on quiet television week

    Two long-running television competitions, ‘American Idol’ and ‘Survivor,’ made strong returns for their new seasons last week

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  • IRS to pay visits to high-income taxpayers who fail to file

    If you earn six figures and haven't be filing your taxes, the IRS may come knocking

    Feb 19

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  • US judge dismisses Huawei suit over government contracts ban

    A federal judge in Texas has dismissed Huawei's challenge of a U.S. law that bars the government and contractors from using the Chinese tech giant's...

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• Feb 19

  • Meal-kit company Blue Apron considers selling itself

    Online meal-kit seller Blue Apron said it may put itself up for sale

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  • North Dakota regulators OK expanded Dakota Access pipeline

    North Dakota regulators have unanimously approved expanded capacity for the Dakota Access pipeline

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  • Students push universities to stop investing in fossil fuels

    Students alarmed by climate change are stepping up pressure on universities to stop investing in fossil fuel industries, and the effort is gaining...

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  • GM gets tax break for new plant next to factory it closed

    Village leaders in Ohio have approved a tax break for General Motors and its new electric battery plant that's expected to hire 1,100 workers

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  • Small businesses embrace wellness to help retain staffers

    Many small business owners are starting wellness programs to help employees be healthier, happier and more likely to stay

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  • China revokes 3 Wall Street Journal reporters' credentials

    China says it has revoked the press credentials of three reporters for the U.S. newspaper Wall Street Journal over a headline for an opinion column...

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  • EU proposes rules for artificial intelligence to limit risks

    The European Union is unveiling proposals to regulate artificial intelligence that call for strict rules and safeguards on risky applications of the...

    Feb 19

• Feb 19

  • Ending Putin's support of Venezuela no easy feat for US

    In 2016, the head of Russia's largest oil company traveled to the birthplace of Hugo Chavez, in the empty, sweltering plains of Venezuela, to unveil a...

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  • Uber launches feature that allows riders to report unsafe behavior in real time

    It comes as the ride-hailing app pushes to enhance its safety features.

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  • Bed Bath & Beyond unveils turnaround plan

    Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond are moving sharply higher after executives rolled out a raft of initiatives to turn the struggling retailer around

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  • US home construction dips 3.6% in January

    US home construction edges down 3.6% in January but stays close to 13-year high

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  • US wholesale prices up 0.5% in January, most since late 2018

    US wholesale prices climb 0.5% in January, most since October 2018, on higher costs for services

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• Feb 19

  • Global shares mostly rise but virus fears continue

    Global shares are mostly higher, though investors continue to monitor the impact of the new coronavirus outbreak

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  • France to shut down oldest nuclear complex by end of June

    France is to shut down its oldest nuclear complex by the end of June

    Feb 19

• Feb 19

  • Edmunds: What is the best size truck for your lifestyle?

    Modern pickup trucks come in all shapes and sizes, with designs and features that can suit a wide variety of uses

    Feb 19

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  • Warnings of 'voodoo statistics' as EU budget battle looms

    The European Union's seven-year budget battle is about to begin in earnest

    Feb 19

• Feb 18

  • Asian shares mostly rise despite continuing virus fears

    Asian shares are mostly rising despite continuing fears about an outbreak of a new virus that began in China, which sent regional indexes mostly lower...

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• Feb 18

  • China turns to internet for food supplies amid virus fears

    Demand for online food vendors has surged since China’s government told the public to stay home as part of the most sweeping anti-disease controls...

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  • Boeing finds a new issue with Max, debris in fuel tanks

    Boeing has a new problem with the grounded 737 Max

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  • Bloomberg would sell business interests if elected president

    A top campaign adviser says Mike Bloomberg would sell the financial data and media company that bears his name if elected U.S. president

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  • Air Canada jet lands safely in Toronto after losing a wheel

    Air Canada says everyone is safe after one of its planes landed in Toronto missing a wheel on a main landing gear

    Feb 18

• Feb 18

  • Misguided virus fears hitting Asian American businesses

    Asian-American businesses in major U.S. cities are seeing a remarkable decline in customers amid fears about the viral outbreak that originated in...

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  • DuPont chairman assuming duties of CEO

    DuPont Co. says its executive chairman is assuming the duties of CEO

    Feb 18

• Feb 18

  • How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday

    Major US stock indexes closed mostly lower Tuesday, erasing some of the market's gains from the past two weeks

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  • PG&E banking on big profits after utility leaves bankruptcy

    Pacific Gas and Electric says it expects to become more profitable than ever

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  • Apple, Fluor fall; Franklin Resources, Advance Auto rise

    Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Tuesday: Apple, Fluor fall; Franklin Resources, Advance Auto rise

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  • SpaceX to sell 4 seats on Crew Dragon to launch private astronauts into orbit

    The price was not disclosed, but the mission could take place late 2021.

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  • US small businesses are getting upbeat news on the economy

    Small business owners have received some upbeat news on the economy this month

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  • A rare miss for Walmart to end the year

    Walmart reported disappointing fourth-quarter profits after a sluggish and shortened holiday shopping season

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• Feb 18

  • Europe resists mounting US pressure on Huawei 5G technology

    The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on European allies to ban Chinese tech firm Huawei from supplying next-generation mobile networks

    Feb 18

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  • Trump opposes possible ban on sale of jet engines to China

    President Donald Trump signaled that he opposes efforts to block the sale of jet engines to China

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  • SpaceX aims to launch up to 4 tourists into super high orbit

    SpaceX aims to launch up to four tourists into a super high orbit, possibly by the end of next year

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  • US sanctions Russian oil trading firm for role in Venezuela

    The Trump administration is imposing sanctions on the trading unit of Russian state-controlled oil company Rosneft for helping Venezuela skirt an...

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  • Apple warns China virus will cut iPhone production, sales

    Apple Inc. is warning investors that it won't meet its second-quarter financial guidance because the viral outbreak in China has cut production of...

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  • Private jet companies bombarded with questions amid coronavirus outbreak

    With commercial flights in and out of China stalled, many turn to alternatives.

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  • HSBC will cut 35,000 jobs as part of massive restructuring

    The investment bank announced its net profits fell by 54% in 2019.

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  • Franklin Resources buying Legg Mason for $4.5 billion

    Franklin Resources is buying rival investment manager Legg Mason for $4.5 billion

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