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  • US stocks tumble amid global sell-off; Dow falls 410

    U.S. stocks are tumbling following a sell-off in markets in Europe and Japan after China announced a sharp rise in cases of a deadly new virus that...

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  • Dow Jones sinks more than 400 points amid coronavirus uncertainty

    Global stocks slid Monday as coronavirus cases jumped up worldwide.

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  • GM to invest $2.2B in Detroit to build electric vehicles

    General Motors is spending $2.2 billion to refurbish an underused Detroit factory so it can build electric and self-driving vehicles, eventually...

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  • Northeast governors slow to embrace regional climate pact

    A growing number of governors in the Northeast are raising doubts about a regional pact that would tackle transportation emissions

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  • US new-home sales slipped 0.4% in December

    U.S. sales of newly built homes fell 0.4% in December, but 2019 was strongest year for sales since 2007

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  • US stocks follow global markets lower over virus concerns

    U.S. stocks tumbled following a sell-off in markets in Europe and Japan Monday after China announced a sharp rise in cases of a deadly new virus that...

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  • Kosovo PM hails as ‘positive signs’ recent deals with Serbia

    Kosovo’s outgoing prime minister says two recently-achieved agreements with Serbia that will restore air and railway traffic between the Balkan rivals...

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  • German exports to Britain down amid Brexit uncertainty

    A German trade body says the country's exports to Britain dropped by about 4% during the first 11 months of last year amid concerns about the U.K.'s...

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  • Mongolia closes border, China extends holiday to fight virus

    China has expanded sweeping efforts to contain a viral disease by postponing the end of this week's Lunar New Year holiday to keep the public at home...

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• Jan 27

  • Irish leader says EU will have upper hand in UK trade talks

    The U.K. is seeking a trade deal with the EU before the end of the year.

    Jan 27

• Jan 27

  • Countries evaluate evacuation of citizens in virus epicenter

    Countries with citizens in the central Chinese city that's the epicenter of a viral outbreak are planning evacuations as the number of illnesses grow...

    Jan 27

• Jan 27

  • China virus outbreak rams global tourism, costing billions

    The travel sector around the globe is taking a heavy hit as tens of millions of Chinese are ordered to stay put and others avoid travel as a new virus...

    Jan 27

• Jan 27

  • World stocks skid as virus fears spook markets, hit tourism

    Stock markets are down heavily as China announced sharp increases in the number of people affected by an outbreak of a potentially deadly virus

    Jan 27

• Jan 27

  • India plans sale of debt-laden national carrier Air India

    The Indian government plans to sell its entire 100% stake in the national carrier Air India to shore up falling revenues and privatize the airline

    Jan 27

• Jan 27

  • 'I did it': Portugal hacker says he exposed African tycoon

    A Portuguese hacker is claiming responsibility for leaking confidential documents implicating the billionaire daughter of a former prominent African...

    Jan 27

• Jan 27

  • Watchdog: China is 2nd largest arms producer behind the US

    In the past, the value of China's arms sales has been difficult to verify.

    Jan 27

• Jan 27

  • This Week: Consumer confidence, Fed meeting, Amazon earns

    The Conference Board reports its latest monthly measure of U.S. consumer confidence Tuesday

    Jan 27

• Jan 26

  • Workers criticize Amazon on climate despite risk to jobs

    Hundreds of employees are openly criticizing Amazon's record on climate change despite what they say is a company policy that puts their jobs at risk...

    Jan 26

• Jan 26

  • Visiting Turkey leader: Algeria key in region's stability

    The visiting president of Turkey tells Algeria it is important for regional stability

    Jan 26

• Jan 26

  • Ringing in Brexit? Plans to celebrate UK exit divide country

    With Britain due to leave the European Union next week, the country is divided over how to mark a historic moment that some are relishing but others...

    Jan 26

• Jan 25

  • Report: Ford to pay $30M-plus for lawsuit over transmissions

    Ford will pay at least $30 million in a proposed settlement over a class-action lawsuit related to failing transmissions in its Fiesta and Focus...

    Jan 25

• Jan 25

  • China deal might not bail out lobster industry this New Year

    American seafood exporters are optimistic that a new trade deal with China will allow them to claw back into one of the world's biggest markets for...

    Jan 25

• Jan 24

  • Energy firm withdraws permit application for Oregon pipeline

    A Canadian energy company has withdrawn its application for a permit from state authorities in Oregon for a controversial natural gas pipeline and an...

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Fiat Chrysler denies union bribery allegations in GM lawsuit

    Fiat Chrysler is moving to dismiss a racketeering lawsuit filed by rival General Motors, denying allegations that it bribed union officials to impose...

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • The big lesson from the Bezos hack: Anyone can be a target

    You probably don't think you're in the same league as Jeff Bezos when it comes to being a hacking target

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Fitch upgrades Greek credit rating by 1 notch to BB

    Fitch ratings agency has raised Greece's credit rating by one notch to BB with a positive outlook, implying that a further upgrade could come in the...

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Protesters fear rising costs if firm buys dot-org universe

    Activists have protested the planned sale of dot-org online universe to an investment firm because they fear costs would soar

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • US says e-commerce firms need to do more about fake goods

    Trump administration officials say e-commerce companies and the government must do more to fight the rise of counterfeit goods

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • US fines Delta $50,000 for booting off 3 Muslim passengers

    Delta Air Lines is being fined $50,000 for ordering three Muslim passengers off planes after the airline's own security officials cleared them to fly

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • For businesses, virus in China fans fear and uncertainty

    China’s worst health crisis in years has sparked fear and uncertainty for businesses from North America to Asia that depend on trade in the affected...

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Intel, Broadcom rise; Harsco, American Airlines fall

    Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Friday: Intel, Broadcom rise; Harsco, American Airlines fall

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • How major US stock indexes fared Friday

    Stocks closed broadly lower on Wall Street Friday as increased fears that an outbreak of a deadly virus could spread more widely rattled markets

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Stocks fall as fears about deadly virus grow; Dow drops 170

    Stocks closed with broad losses Friday as increased fears that an outbreak of a deadly virus could spread more widely rattles markets

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Beloved stationery shop Papyrus closing all stores

    Papyrus currently has 254 stores across the country.

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Walmart tests higher hourly starting wages in 500 stores

    Walmart says it's testing higher wages for new hourly positions at 500 of its U.S. stores as part of an overall strategy to better empower its staff

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Women come to the defense of a nursing mom at Chick-fil-A

    Dozens of mothers have come to the defense of a woman who says she was asked to cover up while breastfeeding inside a Chick-fil-A in Georgia

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • London police to use face scan tech, stoking privacy fears

    London's police force says it will start using live facial recognition cameras in operational deployments, in a major advance for the controversial...

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Tesla overtakes Volkswagen for No. 2 spot among world's most valuable carmakers

    The U.S. electric car maker's market value surpassed the $100 billion mark.

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Thunberg brushes off mockery from US finance chief

    Climate activist Greta Thunberg has brushed off criticism and mockery from U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Germany says UK will face costs from Brexit

    German finance minister says he is confident that his country won’t suffer from Brexit

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Stocks rise as virus in China not declared global emergency

    World stocks are rising after the outbreak of a new virus in China was not declared a global emergency

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Gas-guzzling Hummer is planning a shocking comeback

    "Hummer was public enemy No. 1."

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Britain's EU Journey: When Major got an opt-out from euro

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

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Alaska pot shops to be among 1st in US to allow consumption

    Marijuana shops in Alaska will be among the first nationally where onsite use would be permitted

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Asian markets gain as China closes down for Lunar New Year

    Shares are mostly higher in quiet Asian trading as China closes down for its week-long Lunar New Year festival

    Jan 24

• Jan 23

  • California bill would make utilities pay some blackout costs

    A bill in the California Legislature would require electric companies to reimburse customers when the utilities turn off power to prevent wildfires

    Jan 23

• Jan 23

  • Trump to sign U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal Wednesday

    The White House says President Donald Trump will hold a signing ceremony for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement Wednesday

    Jan 23

• Jan 23

  • Exxon Mobil, Bank of America fall; PG&E, Teradyne rise

    Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Thursday: Exxon Mobil, Bank of America fall; PG&E, Teradyne rise

    Jan 23

• Jan 23

  • Privacy firm finds unsecured cannabis patient information

    An internet privacy firm says it was able to access personal information of more than 30,000 medical marijuana patients, recreational pot customers or...

    Jan 23

• Jan 23

  • Mario meet Hulk: Nintendo park coming to Universal Orlando

    Harry Potter and Hulk: Welcome your new neighbors, Mario and Pokemon

    Jan 23