Appeals court agrees to hear case involving Trump DC hotel
A Richmond, Virginia, appeals court has agreed to take up a case accusing Donald Trump of profiting off the presidency in violation of the U.S. Constitution.
Asian stocks sink for 2nd day after Wall Street slide
Stock prices are moving slightly lower on Wall Street Thursday morning, a day after another big plunge rocked markets around the world.
Alaska regulators approve rules for onsite marijuana use
Alaska regulators have approved rules for onsite consumption of marijuana at specially designated shops, a significant step for the cannabis industry in the state after years of debate.
Putin issues ominous warning on rising nuclear war threat
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday hailed another year of Russian economic growth after a previous period of stagnation.
USDA moves to tighten work requirements for food stamps
The Trump administration is setting out to do what this year's farm bill didn't: tighten work requirements for millions of Americans who receive federal food assistance.
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___ Dow sinks another 464 points as slowdown fears worsen NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks took another dive on Wall Street, adding to the steep losses in recent days as investors remain concerned that economic growth around the world and in the U.S. could slow dramatically over the next few years.
Stock market woes raise a nagging fear: Is a recession near?
Fears of a recession have been mounting with the U.S. stock market appearing to be headed for its worst December since 1931 — during the Great Depression.
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday
It was another miserable day on Wall Street as a series of big December plunges continued, putting stocks on track for their worst month in a decade.
Markets Right Now: Stocks plunge again, Dow sinks 464 points
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
US companies with the most six-figure job openings
From technology to health care, qualified job seekers can choose from a range of high-paying positions.
There’s a blue-collar worker shortage in the US
Tight labor markets are more visible in blue-collar sectors, according to a new study.
US mortgage rates slipped this week
U.S. long-term mortgage rates slipped this week, reflecting the stock market decline and rush by investors to Treasury notes.
Oklahoma AG: Defunct publisher will pay about $1M to victims
A father and son who ran an Oklahoma-based publishing company have agreed to pay back about $1 million to the thousands of writers and musicians they defrauded, according to the state's attorney general.
UK lawmakers head off on break with Brexit decision looming
British lawmakers are heading off for a holiday break with visions of Brexit dancing in their heads, and a big decision to make.
The Latest: automakers group warns of no-deal Brexit danger
The Latest on Britain's upcoming exit from the European Union (all times local): 11:40 a.m.
White House: Trump 'does not want to go further' on government funding bill without additional spending for wall
White House: Trump 'does not want to go further' on government funding bill without additional spending for wall.
Greece is recovering but its taxpayers face years of pain
Greece is finally recovering from a fiscal crisis that stretched on for years.
2018 Farm Bill: Hemp improves agriculture, economy, Sonny Perdue says
Agriculture needs new products, according to Perdue.
The Latest: Putin rejects criticism of his foreign policy
The Latest on Russian President Vladimir Putin's annual news conference (all times local): 12:55 p.m. Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning about the rising threat of a nuclear war.
Iran's Persian rug-makers suffer as US unravels nuclear deal
As the Trump administration works to unravel Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with word powers, the producers of the country's famed Persian carpets fear they will lose vital markets.















