Puerto Rico reaches deal to restructure $3B of power debt
Puerto Rico's government has reached a deal with a bondholder group to restructure more than a third of the debt owed by its troubled power company as the utility moves toward privatization.
Samsung Electronics misses forecast on lower phone sales
Samsung Electronics says its second-quarter earnings rose 2 percent over a year earlier.
Trump says 'no problem' shutting government, dismaying GOP
Republicans anxious about keeping control of Congress think it's a bad idea, but President Donald Trump still says he's willing to close the government over border security issues, including money he wants to build a promised U.S.-Mexico border wall.
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___ CBS keeps Moonves in place during sexual misconduct inquiry NEW YORK (AP) —CBS will keep CEO Les Moonves in place during an investigation of sexual misconduct charges against him, the company said.
Farmers 'unfairly targeted' by US trade partners: Treasury official
Tony Sayegh reacts to the short-term impact of President Trump’s trade policies.
Asian markets mixed ahead of Bank of Japan policy statement
Technology stocks continued to fall in early trading on Monday, following up on their sharp losses at the end of last week.
How major US stock indexes fared Monday
Technology stocks tumbled for the third day in a row Monday as a sharp reversal for some of Wall Street's recent favorites worsened.
CBS keeps Moonves in place during sexual misconduct inquiry
Shares of CBS Corp. are falling on multiple reports that the CBS board is meeting to decide the fate of CEO Les Moonves as the company investigates sexual harassment claims against him.
Report: Keystone XL would have no major impact on Nebraska
A new planned route for the Keystone XL pipeline through Nebraska would not have a major impact on the state's water, land or wildlife, according to an updated environmental study produced by the Trump administration.
Treasury projects Q3 borrowing to surge to $329 billion
The Treasury Department says the federal government plans to borrow $329 billion in the current July-September quarter.
Kochs won't help top GOP Senate candidate in key state
The conservative Koch network is refusing to help the Republican Party win North Dakota's high-profile Senate contest after determining the GOP challenger in the race is no better than the Democrat.
Governor candidates push dueling New Mexico economic plans
The contenders for New Mexico governor are pushing dueling plans aimed at tackling poverty in one of the nation's poorest states and transforming a struggling economy tied to the boom-and-bust oil and gas industry.
In Iran, economic worries grow as new US sanctions loom
Iran's currency has dropped to a record low ahead of the imposition of renewed American sanctions, with many fearing prolonged economic suffering or possible civil unrest.
A community that backed Trump says no to migrant detention
The Trump administration's expansion of immigration detention has fueled debate in many communities, including places where the president enjoys wide support.
Markets Right Now: Tech stocks drag US indexes lower
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The Latest: Legislators: Utility knew of woes before new law
The Latest on a hearing over failed nuclear plants in South Carolina (all times local): 11:25 a.m.
Officials: New York tourism industry saw increases in 2017
New York officials say the state had nearly 244 million visitors in 2017, helping boost the state's tourism industry to record levels for total visitation, economic impact and direct spending.
Tyson cites tariffs in cutting earnings outlook for the year
Tyson Foods is citing higher tariffs and uncertainty about trade policies in cutting its profit forecast.
Groups try to save items at old paper mill before demolition
Historical groups are looking to preserve the remaining manufacturing items and other features in a Vermont paper mill complex before it is demolished later this year.
Tyson Foods cuts outlook on tariffs, shares fall
The company said trade-related uncertainties and rising tariffs are negatively impacting prices of chicken and pork.










