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___ US-China talks break up after US raises tariffs WASHINGTON (AP) — Trade talks between the U.S. and China have broken up with no agreement, hours after President Donald Trump more than doubled tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports.
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
The stock market ended a bumpy week with a late gain Friday as traders hoped that the latest flare-up in trade tensions between the U.S. and China will fade.
Fraudster who used ice cream to lure seniors is sentenced
A New Jersey man who defrauded Medicare by using the promise of ice cream to lure senior citizens into genetic testing was sentenced Friday to more than four years in prison.
Markets Right Now: Stocks end volatile week with a late gain
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
AP Explains: New China tariffs likely to hit US consumers
With the Trump administration more than doubling tariffs on billions of dollars of Chinese imports, will Americans soon see higher prices on store shelves?
Rihanna to launch groundbreaking new fashion label with LVMH
Rihanna certified her status as a cultural fashion icon with her groundbreaking new deal with LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury group.
Trump says China tariffs help, not hurt the US
President Donald Trump says trade talks between China and the U.S. are continuing in a "very congenial manner" despite new tariffs the U.S. imposed Friday on $200 billion in Chinese imports.
Trump says US-China trade talks were 'candid and constructive,' but no deal reached as new tariffs kick in
Trump says US-China trade talks were 'candid and constructive,' but no deal reached as new tariffs kick in.
Federal judge keeps UAW lawsuit over plant closings in Ohio
A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit filed by the United Auto Workers against General Motors over the closing of three plants should be heard in Ohio.
AP Was There: 1869 railroad completion ushered in new era
EDITOR'S NOTE: The May 10, 1869, completion of the Transcontinental Railroad was a pivotal moment in the United States, ushering in a period of progress and expansion nationwide.
Company comes to aid of students offered jelly sandwiches
The yogurt company Chobani plans to pay the school lunch debts of low-income families with students attending a district that made headlines by announcing children who owe money would get cold sunflower butter and jelly sandwiches instead of a hot meal, the mayor's office confirmed Friday.
Detroit News names Gary Miles editor and publisher
The Detroit News has named managing editor Gary Miles the newspaper's new editor and publisher.
Montana governor OKs bills investing $400M in infrastructure
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock signed a series of bills Friday that allow for spending nearly $400 million on buildings, bridges and water systems across the state — an effort aimed at creating jobs, boosting the state's economy and clearing up a backlog of needed work.
US government records $160.3 billion April surplus
The federal government recorded a $160.3 billion surplus in April as revenues jumped to an all-time high.
Anti-drone tech at Miami festival maybe violated federal law
The Federal Aviation Administration says a company working with Miami police to jam signals to prevent drones from flying over the recent Ultra electronic music festival may have been in violation of federal law.
North Dakota to sue Washington state over oil train standard
North Dakota is preparing to sue the state of Washington over a new Washington law targeting oil shipped by rail.
New French rules for Facebook? Zuckerberg likes the idea
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is meeting French President Emmanuel Macron as the tech giant and France try to pioneer ways of fighting hate speech and violent extremism online.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump sugar-coats a trade war with China
President Donald Trump let loose with a morning round of tweets that sugar-coat the consequences of his trade war with China.
Mompreneur creates solution to mealtime messes
Mompreneur invesnts placemat-plates that allows kids to eat mess free.
Scrap 'Obamacare'? Maybe not all, Trump administration says
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