Stocks open lower on Wall Street
Stocks opened slightly lower on Wall Street on Monday, following 11 straight gains for the Dow Jones industrial average. Utilities posted some of the biggest...
Durable goods orders jump 1.8% due to demand for military, commercial aircraft
U.S. businesses in January boosted their orders for long-lasting manufactured goods by the largest amount in three months, but a key category that tracks...
Oscars mistake could prove a major blow to PricewaterhouseCoopers' reputation
For 82 years, accounting and consulting firm formerly known as PricewaterhouseCoopers has enjoyed a reputational boon from handling the balloting process at the Academy Awards. Now...
Cairo conference to focus on religious coexistence
Cairo: Muslim and Christian delegates from more than 50 countries will gather Tuesday in the Egyptian capital Cairo to discuss coexistence based on respect...
United, after years of declining revenue, hits the thrusters
CaptionCloseDALLAS (AP) — United Airlines, which lost the distinction of being the world's biggest carrier after shrinking for several years, plans to regain lost...
Wendy’s to add self-ordering kiosks to cut costs
Faced with higher labor costs and stagnating growth, Wendy’s said Monday it will add something new to its menu: technology.The Dublin, Ohio, hamburger chain...
Bamboozled: Have a mailbox? See the scary ‘identity takeover’ that could happen to you.
Sometimes consumers fall victim to scams because they've been careless. Or not skeptical enough. Or too trusting. John Lohn...
The Latest: Buffett says $143B Unilever talks soured quickly
CaptionCloseOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Latest on investor Warren Buffett's comments on a variety of topics (all times local):6:40 a.m.Warren Buffett says the proposed...
Biz Brain: A contractor scammed me. Can I take a loss?
Q. I hired a contractor who never did the job and I won a judgment. I don't think I...
Trump’s trade czar expected to get easy US Senate confirmation
WASHINGTONBillionaire investor Wilbur Ross is expected to be easily confirmed as US. Commerce Secretary on Monday, clearing President Donald Trump’s top trade official to...
Buffett’s bite of Apple even bigger than was thought
CaptionCloseOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett says he's investing heavily in Apple, believing that once consumers begin using the company's products they aren't likely...
Global markets cautious ahead of Trump speech
CaptionCloseBEIJING (AP) — World stock markets were subdued Monday as investors looked ahead to U.S. President Donald Trump's speech to Congress this week for...
Lawsuit: Siemens in Orlando allowed stalking and threats
A former employee of Siemens in Orlando alleges the company failed to take action regarding her repeated complaints about an ex-boyfriend stalking and threatening her...
Jerusalem school defies Israeli closure orders
Ramallah: Parents in Occupied East Jerusalem are defiantly holding classes for their boys in front of a Palestinian school ordered to shut down by...
Doubts over merger of London Stock Exchange, Deutsche Boerse
CaptionCloseLONDON (AP) — The London Stock Exchange's merger with Deutsche Boerse has been thrown into doubt after the LSE decided it couldn't comply with...
China arrests 800 in crackdown on underground banking
CaptionCloseBEIJING (AP) — More than 800 people have been arrested in a crackdown on unlicensed banking operations as Beijing tries to stem outflows of...
Disciplinary move against UN envoy to Lebanon causes stir
Beirut: In an apparent muscle-flexing move by Hezbollah, the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned UN representative Sigrid Kaag after a tweet she posted...
Are the Charlotte Knights still planning a multistory office building next to BB&T Ballpark?
The Charlotte Knights are adding more coverings and making improvements for fans at BB&T Ballpark in preparation for their fourth season, and they’re also...
1st senior Chinese official visits Washington in Trump era
CaptionCloseBEIJING (AP) — China is sending its first senior official to visit the United States since President Donald Trump took office, amid uncertainties over...
Global markets mixed ahead of Trump speech
CaptionCloseBEIJING (AP) — European stocks gained Monday while Asian markets fell as investors looked ahead to U.S. President Donald Trump's speech to Congress this...
IMF chief’s advice for Arab countries
Abu Dhabi: The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, recently provided recommendations to develop a medium-term strategy that would enable...
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Manhunt underway for suspect who assaulted 13-year-old in Brockton – WHDH...
Increased Police Presence in Brockton Following Assault on 13-Year-OldBrockton, Massachusetts - The Brockton Police Department has launched a manhunt for a suspect who sexually...
