Trump's Fed pick defends record, regrets some past writings
President Donald Trump's pick for the Federal Reserve Board says he regrets past controversial articles he's written about women and urged critics to focus on his economic record.
Vacant land becoming asset as development returns to Detroit
When Fiat Chrysler began considering where to build its next assembly plant, the automaker didn't have to look far to find land.
Far from glitzy tech hubs, Chinese city bets big on VR
Enthusiasm for VR has cooled after years of hype, but China's leaders are trying to drum up excitement and take the lead in a technology they expect eventually will be used widely.
How to save capitalism
The former head of India's central bank and Chief Economist at the IMF talks about how capitalism is failing...and how to fix it.
The cost of this century's worst measles outbreak
One measles case could cost state health departments close to $50,000.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's torrent of twisted claims on Russia
Russia keeps reverberating even with special counsel Robert Mueller's report now part of history.
Democrat-controlled statehouses endorsing clean energy
Soon after taking office, Maine's Democratic Gov. Janet Mills announced renovation plans for the governor's mansion.
The Latest: Trump says 'arms trade treaty' misguided
The Latest on President Donald Trump and the National Rifle Association (all times local): 9 a.m.
Business Highlights
___ Outlook for the US economy and stock market brightens WASHINGTON (AP) — The worries that hung ominously over the U.S. economy early this year appear to have lifted.
The Latest: Trump confident about new US-Japan trade deal
The Latest on President Donald Trump's meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (all times local): 5:20 p.m. President Donald Trump is expressing confidence that a new trade deal can be worked out with Japan.
US stocks close higher as S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new highs
A government report showing solid economic growth and a mixed bag of corporate earnings sent U.S. stocks sideways in early trading Friday on Wall Street.
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
Stocks closed higher Friday, nudging the benchmark S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq composite to record highs for the second time in a week.
Markets Right Now: Stocks are closing at fresh record highs
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Outlook for the US economy and stock market brightens
The worries that hung ominously over the U.S. economy early this year appear to have lifted.
Bernie Sanders is a hypocrite: Andy Puzder
Several Democratic presidential candidates have called for sweeping changes to an economic system they say is responsible for growing inequality and division within the country.
Another sleeping rocker recalled after 5 infant deaths
Kids II is recalling nearly 700,000 rocking sleepers linked to at least five infant deaths since 2012.
American expects $350 million hit from grounded Boeing plane
American Airlines Group Inc. on Friday reported first quarter earnings of $185 million.
Capitalism vs. socialism debate heats up as Biden jumps into 2020 presidential race
Joe Biden's entrance into the 2020 presidential race is sparking a renewed focus on the debate between capitalism and socialism in America.
Stocks end week at new highs as good GDP data offsets poor earnings
Stocks end week at new highs as good GDP data offsets weak earnings.
Workers demand better protection from EU-wide rules
Thousands of trade union members are protesting outside European Union headquarters to demand better working conditions and protections for employees after next month's EU-wide elections.














