Lawsuit claims oil boom imperils national park in New Mexico
Environmentalists say U.S. land managers violated environmental laws and their own regulations when issuing dozens of leases to drill in one of the nation's busiest oilfields.
Antitrust probes of Amazon, Google could force industry shift even without legal action
The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice are reportedly splitting new scrutiny of the tech giants.
The costly retirement planning mistake most American workers are making right now
For Americans planning their retirement, more than half are making a poor assumption – that they will be able to still work during their golden years.
US construction spending was flat in April as housing fell
Spending on U.S. construction projects was unchanged in April as another decline in home construction was offset by a big gain in government spending on projects like highways and hospitals.
Humana takes rare step of squashing Centene deal talk
Centene shares are tumbling after Humana took the rare step of publicly refuting reports that it's interested in buying the company.
Swedish court rules that it won't seek detention of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in suspected rape case
Swedish court rules that it won't seek detention of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in suspected rape case.
Liz Weston: What will long-term care cost you?
Many people are frightened of long-term care costs — for good reason.
World markets wobble as US, China trade jibes over trade
Asian shares wobbled Monday after U.S. and Chinese officials traded jibes in their widening clash over trade and technology.
Britain's Ineos to invest $2 billion in Saudi plants
British petrochemicals maker Ineos is investing $2 billion to build three plants in Saudi Arabia, as western companies appear to be shedding their reluctance to do business with the kingdom following the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents in Turkey last year.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's dig at McCain skews facts on vet care
President Donald Trump is making up facts about a veterans' health care program in his latest dig at late Sen. John McCain.
Trump says Kevin Hassett, White House's top economic adviser, is leaving
President Trump announced Sunday that Kevin Hassett, White House’s top economic adviser, will be leaving his position.
Artists who've dared to broach Tiananmen pushed into shadows
It has been three months since Chinese rock musician Li Zhi disappeared from public view.
A diminished 'Godzilla' still bests 'Rocketman,' 'Ma'
"Godzilla: King of the Monsters" was brought down to size at the weekend box office but was still easily No. 1, while the Elton John biopic "Rocketman" and the Octavia Spencer-led horror film "Ma" got off to strong starts.
Mexico secures Monday talk in Washington on US tariff threat
Mexican Economy Minister Graciela Marquez plans to meet in Washington on Monday with U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in an effort to defuse rising trade tensions.
'This is Us’ star Chrissy Metz reveals what she learned while working at McDonald’s
Long before Chrissy Metz took on the role of Kate Pearson in “This is Us,” she was working behind the counter at McDonald’s for her first job.
Airlines downgrade 2019 forecast amid trade spats, fuel hike
The International Air Transport Association is lowering its forecast for the airline industry this year to $28 billion from $35.5 billion amid rising fuel prices and weakening world trade.
Insider Q&A: Goldman Sachs' first 'Marcus' employee speaks
Goldman Sachs' consumer banking division will celebrate its fifth year in operation next month.
Trump's tariffs: What are they? How do they work?
President Donald Trump has once again turned to tariffs to try to get his way with a U.S. trading partner.
Mexican avocado growers expect US consumers to bear tariffs
The baby avocados in Enrique Bautista's vast orchard in western Mexico will grow to maturity, eventually, and be shipped out of Mexico.
Google's activities under scrutiny by US, Europe regulators
Google, the tech giant known universally for its search engine, also has fingers in a number of other pies, like online advertising, email messaging and video.

















