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___ Report: Moonves obstructed sexual misconduct investigation NEW YORK (AP) — An internal investigation of former CBS chief Les Moonves has turned up more evidence of sexual misconduct as well as lying and destruction of evidence, throwing into jeopardy his $120 million severance package.
Trump's push for tariffs squeezes a weakening global economy
The global economy was already showing signs of a slowdown when President Donald Trump reminded the world of his love of tariffs and sent a chill through financial markets.
ADP job growth numbers released Thursday: What to know
Economists expect U.S. private sector employment to have expanded by 195,000 jobs in November.
Invest in the company or retirement? More owners opt to save
In John Holloway's early years as an entrepreneur, saving for his own future wasn't a priority.
Google's robotic spinoff launches ride-hailing service
Google's self-driving car spinoff is finally ready to try to profit from its nearly decade-old technology.
Putin voices support for Venezuelan leader visiting Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has voiced his support for Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro who is visiting Moscow amid a spiraling economic crisis in his country.
Here's how much Trump tariffs will cost you
The White House has already imposed tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, and hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of goods from China.
'Democratic Socialist' Ocasio-Cortez to pay interns $15 per hour
A 2017 study found that the majority of lawmakers do not pay young staffers.
The Latest: Trump optimistic despite haze around China trade
The latest on China-U.S. trade developments (all times local): 9:37 a.m.
Argentina takes step toward lowering 60% interest rate
The country's peso currency weakened by 2.08 percent to 38.20 per U.S. dollar on the bank's announcement, traders said.
Report urges cash-strapped Pakistan to pursue clean energy
A new report says cash-strapped Pakistan should pursue clean energy instead of relying on coal and nuclear.
UK's key services sector barely growing amid Brexit concern
New data shows that Britain's huge services sector is struggling in the face of Brexit.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is face of Democratic socialism: Kennedy
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the face of Democratic socialism, and since her brain is as empty as the promises of unfettered statism I am absolutely fine with that.
AP FACT CHECK: Economists say Trump off on tariffs' impact
President Donald Trump promised on Twitter that tariffs would maximize the country's economic heft and "MAKE AMERICA RICH AGAIN."
China promises action on US trade deal but gives no details
China has issued an upbeat but vague promise to carry out a tariff cease-fire with Washington but gave no details that might help dispel confusion about what Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump agreed to in Argentina.
Asia shares sink after Wall Street sell-off
U.S. stocks declined in early trading Tuesday, giving up many of the market's gains from a day earlier.
Elm Pet Foods, others recall dog food over vitamin D
Elm Pet Foods is the latest maker of dog food to issue a recall over elevated levels of vitamin D, which can cause kidney failure at high enough levels.
Michigan Legislature OKs gutting wage, paid sick time laws
The Republican-led Michigan House was poised Tuesday to pass bills that would delay a minimum wage hike and scale back paid sick leave requirements, a lame-duck strategy that was endorsed legally by the state's conservative attorney general despite criticism that it is unconstitutional.
Ford, Volkswagen in talks to build VWs at US Ford plants
Ford and Volkswagen are in talks about building VW vehicles in some of Ford's U.S. factories.
Economic chill dulls Chinese appetite for some luxury brands
The designer boutiques of Manhattan and Paris are feeling the chill of a Chinese economic slowdown that has hammered automakers and other industries.














