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U.S. long-term mortgage rates were little changed this week, after six straight weeks of declines putting them at historically low levels.

Jean Brownhill is one of the few black female entrepreneurs to raise $1 million in venture capital.

Addiction treatment and mental health care providers won't get an immediate boost in Medicaid reimbursement rates after the Senate failed Thursday to override a veto by Republican Gov. Chris Sununu.

Reports that two tanker ships have been attacked in the Gulf of Oman, near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, have focused new attention on the region as tensions have risen.

A German state government says it plans to shut down the region's Facebook page because of concerns over the company's handling of data protection issues.

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A bill requiring public and private insurance companies to cover abortion is now law in Maine.

The European Central Bank says the euro has gained ground on the dollar as a global currency used for government reserves, rebounding from historic lows as U.S. sanctions deter some country's use of the U.S. currency.

Katie Jones sure seemed plugged into the Washington's political scene.

Many travelers who squirrel away travel rewards are saving for an oceanfront vacation, paid for with points instead of cash.

Costco recalled some of its frozen berries because of a possible hepatitis A contamination.

The police chief of Alaska's largest city hurried out of the department's glass building after the ground began to shake.

In the latest salvo in the delivery wars, Target is offering same-day delivery on thousands of items for $9.99 per order through a delivery startup it purchased nearly two years ago Until now, Target shoppers looking to receive same-day delivery through Shipt had to go to the startup's website and pay $99 for an annual membership or $14 for a monthly membership.

Governments and maritime agencies urged an abundance of caution Thursday for ships operating in the Persian Gulf region after two oil tankers were damaged in suspected attacks near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk said he turned down a $500,000 offer from Activision to purchase his name for one of its game but he turned it down for this reason.

A group of Pennsylvania manufacturers surrounded Mike Pence as he offered his standard greeting from President Donald Trump.

Asian stocks were mostly lower on Thursday as activists in Hong Kong vowed to keep protesting an extradition bill they fear would whittle the Chinese territory's legal autonomy.

One of the world's largest meat producers is entering the fast-growing market for plant-based meat alternatives.

An encrypted messaging app said Thursday that it was hit by a powerful cyberattack from China as a major protest unfolded in Hong Kong.