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A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: HOUSING BELLWETHER The government's monthly snapshot of U.S. housing starts should provide insight into the state of the new-home market.

Asian shares were mostly higher Monday amid a wait-and-see attitude about the direction of interest rates and the trade dispute between the U.S. and China.

Olympic participation, health care and hockey-related revenue are all considered important topics for NHL players going into a key period of labor talks.

After receding from the national stage, the free college movement is resurfacing as a central rallying point for Democrats as they set their sights on the White House.

In today’s environment of disequilibrium, finding your balance may mean accepting and adapting to an iterative business model.

As Congress battles over the budget fine print, lawmakers on the left will insist the sky is falling. Don’t feed into the drama, and here’s why.

Like farmers throughout the Midwest, this spring's torrential rains turned Andrew Dunham's land into sticky muck that set him back nearly a month in planting his crops.

A Texas company recalled more than 246,000 pounds of breakfast wraps because some may contain small rocks.

A $28 million statue of Popeye by the artist Jeff Koons.

New Mexico's film industry appears to be on the brink of a boom thanks to abortion law controversies in other states and expanded incentives.

Target suffered a technological glitch that stalled checkout lines at its stores worldwide Saturday, exasperating shoppers and eating into sales at a prime time for retailers.

Americans spent a whopping $425 billion on home improvements, according to a new study from Harvard University.

For a cool $13 million, you could own Columbia and Pea Islands which are located just 30 minutes from Manhattan.

Owners of a market in a famously liberal town were awarded $44 million in damages this week in their lawsuit claiming Oberlin College hurt their business and libeled them in a case some observers said embodied racial hypersensitivity and political correctness run amok.

North Dakota plans to ask the Trump administration to intervene in a dispute over Washington state's new safety restrictions on oil shipped by rail.

Rover, an online network for dog owners seeking walkers or sitters, released its list of the best dog-friendly companies in the U.S.

Turkey has criticized the leaders of southern European Union nations for urging the EU to consider taking action against Turkey over its bid to drill for gas in waters where Cyprus has exclusive economic rights.

Old Navy fans can rejoice because the retailer’s $1 flip flop sale is back with a special promotion – chance to win $24,000.

Hackers are lurking everywhere. Don’t let them ruin your trip.

Workers at Volkswagen's plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, are finishing a vote over whether to unionize.