EU rejects US demand that agriculture be part of trade talks
The European Union's top trade official insists that the agricultural sector cannot be included in negotiations on a new trade agreement the United States, as the U.S. has demanded.
Liz Weston: How to extend your (working) life
Many people plan to work past normal retirement age, by choice or necessity.
A hefty donation to Trump's inaugural comes under scrutiny
Real estate mogul Franklin Haney contributed $1 million to President Donald Trump's inaugural committee and all he's got to show for the money is the glare of a federal investigation.
US lawmaker: east Med cooperation to counter Russia
A senior U.S. lawmaker says the U.S. wants to work with Cyprus and ally Israel to buttress peace in the eastern Mediterranean and to head off Russian influence over the region's energy reserves.
Fiat Chrysler proposes 50-50 merger with France's Renault amid carmaker consolidation push
Fiat Chrysler proposes 50-50 merger with France's Renault amid carmaker consolidation push.
Asian shares mixed as markets await news on China-US trade
Shares were mixed early Monday in Asia in the absence of fresh news on the tariffs standoff between the U.S. and China.
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert recovering after stroke symptoms
Billionaire businessman Dan Gilbert is recovering after suffering symptoms of a stroke and seeking hospital care.
'Aladdin' soars, but 'Booksmart' barely passes at box office
Moviegoers have voted with their dollars and chosen the familiar over the new this Memorial Day weekend.
Rent spikes, gig jobs among bills facing legislative action
The California Legislature faces key decisions this week, including trying to reign in police use of force, prevent rent spikes, and alter labor laws affecting workers in the gig economy.
French government cautious on Fiat-Chrysler-Renault hookup
France's government is sounding a note of caution about a possible alliance between French automaker Renault and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
Indy 500: Simon Pagenaud wins on Penske's golden anniversary
Penske now has two consecutive Indy 500 victories.
Warren Buffett's auction for private lunch begins; here's how much it could cost to win
Bidding begins Sunday and ends Friday, May 31.
‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ release date pushed due to character redesign that could be costly for Paramount
The release date for “Sonic the Hedgehog” was pushed to February 2020 due to redesign work for its main character after fans complained about the features.
Before you scoot off: know your risk
E-scooters are popping up in cities across the country.
German business with Iran down sharply as US sanctions bite
A German business group says German companies' trade with Iran has declined sharply as the United States turns up the economic heat on Tehran.
Hate makes a comeback in the Pacific Northwest
Nearly two decades after the Aryan Nations compound was demolished in northern Idaho, far-right extremists are again drawing attention in the Pacific Northwest.
Source: Fiat Chrysler, Renault in talks about alliance
Carmaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and French automaker Renault are in talks about a possible alliance, as both companies seek to address technological and regulatory challenges in the industry.
How clean is your Uber or Lyft? Study finds ride-shares full of germs
A new study, Driving with Germs, found that a ride-sharing vehicle has more germs than a toothbrush holder, coffee reservoir and toilet seat.
Young homebuyers scramble as prices rise faster than incomes
For millennials looking to buy their first home, the hunt feels like a race against the clock.
Arkansas newspaper gambles on free iPads as the future
The publisher of the largest newspaper in Arkansas has said by the end of the year, the publication will no longer print or deliver daily editions and will instead distribute iPads for subscribers to access a daily digital replica.












