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  • China's trade with US sinks in November amid tariff war

    China's trade with the United States sank again in November as negotiators worked on the first stage of a possible deal to end a tariff war

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• Dec 7

  • Correction: Uber-Sexual Assaults-Reaction story

    In a story December 6, 2019, about Uber's safety report, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the company found that 99

    Dec 7

• Dec 7

  • Uber weighs next steps after jarring sex assault report

    Uber revealed more than 3,000 riders, drivers were sexually assaulted last year.

    Dec 7

• Dec 7

  • New Amazon lease for NY space renews debate over failed deal

    Amazon signed lease for new office space in Manhattan to house 1,500 employees.

    Dec 7

• Dec 7

  • Tensions as yellow vests join French retirement protests

    French police have fired tear gas on some rowdy protesters.

    Dec 7

• Dec 7

  • Reddit bans accounts, suspects possible UK vote interference

    The prospect of Russian interference in Britain's election has become an issue again after the social media platform Reddit concluded that leaked...

    Dec 7

• Dec 7

  • Q&A: Does a manufacturing slump threaten the US economy?

    Defying fears and predictions, the U

    Dec 7

• Dec 6

  • PG&E says it has reached $13.5 billion wildfire settlement

    Pacific Gas and Electric says it has reached a $13.5 billion settlement that will resolve all major claims related to devastating wildfires blamed on...

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • Jury: Elon Musk did not defame British caver in tweet

    A Los Angeles jury has found Elon Musk did not defame a British cave explorer when he called him “pedo guy” in an angry tweet

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • US firms keep hiring, easing worries of weakening economy

    Many US firms are still finding workers despite rock-bottom unemployment rate

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • Pork industry sues over California law on animal confinement

    The pork industry has challenged the constitutionality of a voter-approved California measure that will prohibit the sale of meat products from hogs...

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • Uber weighs next steps after jarring sex assault report

    A day after Uber revealed that more than 3,000 riders and drivers were sexually assaulted last year, attention is turning to what's next for the...

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • Stocks jump as November jobs growth blows past forecasts

    Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street after the government reported that employers added far more jobs than expected in November

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • How major US stock indexes fared Friday

    Major stock indexes ended a choppy week with solid gains after the government reported that hiring in the U

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • Cannabis stocks' 2019 skid showing few signs of easing

    Cannabis stocks have had a harsh comedown this year as investors' enthusiasm about the prospects for strong growth and blockbuster company mergers...

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • Ulta, ConocoPhillips post gains while Yext, PagerDuty slip

    Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on Wall Street: Ulta and ConocoPhillips post gains while Yext and PagerDuty slip

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • Markets Right Now: Hiring gains send stock indexes higher

    Major stock indexes are ending a choppy week with solid gains after the government reported that hiring in the U.S. jumped last month to the highest...

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • Tufts removes Sackler name over opioid crisis

    University officials said the school would end its decades-long relationship with the family that owns OxyContin producer Purdue Pharma.

    Dec 6

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• Dec 6

  • 2-year old Arthur becomes star in UK Christmas ad tradition

    Big Christmas ads have become a tradition in Britain — an opportunity usually for much larger companies to pull out all the stops to woo holiday...

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • UAW abolishes regional office plagued by embezzlement

    A United Auto Workers regional office racked by embezzlement allegations is being abolished and combined into two neighboring regions

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • OPEC countries, Russia to cut oil output, pushing up prices

    The OPEC oil-producing countries and ally Russia have agreed to cut crude production by an extra 500,000 barrels a day

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • US added 266K jobs in November, unemployment remains at 50-year low

    The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows continued signs of growth.

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • Stocks advance as investors eyes jobs report, trade talks

    Global shares are up as investors await what's expected to be a healthy U

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • Massive coal mine sparks international dispute

    Poland's massive coal mine is causing pollution and water shortage.

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • Uber reveals nearly 6,000 incidents of sexual assaults in new safety report

    The 84-page report comes as Uber faces scrutiny over concerns about safety.

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • China waiving tariff hikes on US soybeans, pork

    China's finance ministry says Beijing is waiving tariff hikes on U

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • What will driving be like in 2030? Experts offer a few clues

    2020 cars will look like relics, according to one longtime industry watcher.

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • Uber reports more than 3,000 sexual assaults on 2018 rides

    In a long anticipated safety report, ride-sharing giant Uber says more than 3,000 sexual assaults were reported during its U

    Dec 6

• Dec 6

  • German factory production drops in Oct as economy struggles

    Germany's Federal Statistical Office says the country's factory production dropped in October in another sign Europe's largest economy is struggling

    Dec 6

• Dec 5

  • Asian shares advance after meager gains on Wall Street

    Asian shares advance after meager gains on Wall Street

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • Veteran producer of 'WarGames,' 'Blue Bloods," dies at 85

    Leonard Goldberg, a veteran producer and executive whose TV credits included “Starsky and Hutch" and current drama series “Blue Bloods" has died

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • GM, Korea's LG Chem in venture to build factory in Ohio

    General Motors and Korea's LG Chem have formed a joint venture to build an electric vehicle battery cell factory near Lordstown, Ohio

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • Paris police arrest scores amid strike over pension reform

    Police fired tear gas and arrested scores of people in Paris as hundreds of thousands of people marched nationwide in a strike over the French...

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • Experts split sharply over experimental Alzheimer’s drug

    Experts are sharply split over the effectiveness of an experimental new Alzheimer’s drug

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • California to protect insurance policies in wildfire areas

    California has ordered insurance companies to stop dropping customers who live in areas affected by recent wildfires

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • Signs show separate bathrooms for Uber employees and drivers at business

    Uber says the signs have since come down and were only at one location.

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • Wedding planning sites change policies on slave plantations

    Four major companies used for wedding planning are revising content that promotes former slave plantations as venues

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • OPEC talks end without announcement of expected cuts

    OPEC has ended talks without an announcement on possible deep production cuts to support the price of fuel around the world

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • Tufts University severs ties with family behind OxyContin

    Members of the family that own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma say they will push to reverse Tufts University's decision to strip their name from campus...

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • Airbnb introduces new rules to rein in parties, nuisances

    Airbnb is taking more steps to crack down on parties and nuisance guests in the wake of a Halloween shooting at a California Airbnb rental

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • How major US stock indexes fared Thursday

    Stocks closed slightly higher on Wall Street Thursday as investors looked ahead to a key government report on jobs and kept an eye on developments in...

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • Boeing tries to reassure airline industry leaders about Max

    Boeing is pushing forward with a campaign to convince industry officials that the 737 Max will be safe

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • Kroger, Sage take losses while Five Below, Acadia advance

    Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily: Kroger and Sage take losses while Five Below and Acadia advance

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • Judge: Turkish bank can't deny knowledge of criminal charges

    A judge is citing a Rudy Giuliani-led effort to get top U

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • Phone-in-cheek: Spike seen in cellphone-linked face injuries

    Researchers say careless cellphone use can lead to facial cuts, bruises and fractures

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • Markets Right Now: Stocks end a wobbly day slightly higher

    Stocks are ending a wobbly day slightly higher on Wall Street as traders wait for more news on trade talks between the U.S. and China.

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • Nissan gives workers 2 unpaid days off as US sales slump

    Nissan Motor Co

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • Correction: Capricorn Studio Renaissance story

    Correction: Capricorn Studio Renaissance story

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • Saudi Aramco plans $25.6B share sale in biggest ever IPO

    Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company Aramco is laying the groundwork for the biggest ever initial public offering of stock

    Dec 5

• Dec 5

  • Judge upholds arbitration in Las Vegas newspaper battle

    A Nevada judge has upheld an arbitrator’s finding in a legal battle over one of the few remaining U

    Dec 5