US regulators OK updated version of decades-old antibiotic
U.S. regulators have approved a modernized version of a decades-old antibiotic used to treat a number of infections.
Trump touts ‘best economy in our history’ to electrical contractors
President Trump tells a group of electrical contractors that the U.S. is entering a “manufacturing renaissance.”
Ripple effect? Amazon's $15 wage may help lift pay elsewhere
After years of sluggish pay gains, the economy may be starting to work for America's low-wage workers.
Asian shares mostly fall on weak Japan data, US-China trade
U.S. stocks are mixed Tuesday morning as internet companies and retailers slip.
Can Trump's bullying style deliver more trade breakthroughs?
The Trump administration has muscled Canada into joining a revamped North American trade deal, sealed a pact with South Korea and coaxed a reluctant Japan into agreeing to one-on-one trade talks.
MLB attendance down 4 percent as 6 ballparks set lows
Major League Baseball's average attendance dropped 4 percent to 28,830, its lowest since 2003 after 14 consecutive seasons topping 30,000, and six stadiums set record lows.
Fed Chair Powell says gradual rate hikes best approach
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says he sees no need to drop the central bank's current gradual approach to raising interest rates.
Environmental groups question refinery near national park
Environmental groups opposing the site of an oil refinery being developed near Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota want a judge to reconsider his recent recommendation that state regulators dismiss the groups' challenge.
What is a big bank? Fed reconsiders standards: Report
President Trump signed a bill in May scaling back some post-financial crisis regulations.
Jack Ma says US-China trade war could last 20 years
Alibaba founder Jack Ma says the trade dispute between the U.S. and China could "unfortunately" last 20 years.
Google's first urban development raises data concerns
Heated streets will melt ice and snow on contact.
Markets Right Now: Dow at record even as broad market falls
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The Latest: Kudlow says rising wages not inflationary
The Latest on a pay raise more than 350,000 workers at Amazon.com (all times local): 7:10 a.m.
Iran's rial unexpectedly rallies after weeks of steep falls
Iran's currency, the rial, is rallying after weeks of depreciation following President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw America from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers.
Boris Johnson turns up heat on May at Conservative meeting
Former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson revved up Britain's Conservative Party Tuesday and ramped up pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May, condemning her proposed divorce deal with the European Union as a "cheat" that would keep the country manacled to the bloc.
Poll: Half of young Americans see better financial future
About half of young Americans expect to be financially better off than their parents, according to a new poll, a sign that the dream of upward mobility is alive but somewhat tempered.
Italy digs in on spending, jolting markets and worrying EU
Concern about the spending plans of Italy's new populist government's is shaking the country's financial markets again.
Japan's PM reshuffles Cabinet; foreign, trade ministers stay
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has reshuffled his Cabinet following his re-election as president of the ruling party, retaining key diplomatic and economy posts as Japan tackles tough trade talks with the U.S. Abe was re-elected in September to head the Liberal Democratic Party for a third term, paving the way to serve as Japan's leader for up to three more years.
Saudi gives Yemen $200 million amid currency's slide
Saudi Arabia has given a $200 million cash infusion to Yemen's Central Bank to shore up its reserves after the war-torn country's currency went into freefall over the past few weeks.
World stocks slip as trade relief fades, amid Italy concerns
Asian shares fell on Tuesday as relief that the United States had brokered a trade deal with Canada gave way to concerns that negotiations with China were at a standstill.



















