House GOP revises tax bill, makes it less generous
With fanfare and a White House kickoff, House Republicans unfurled a broad tax-overhaul plan that would touch virtually all Americans and the economy's every corner, mingling sharply lower rates for corporations and reduced personal taxes for many with fewer deductions for home-buyers and families with steep medical bills.
BMW issues recalls for fire risk, recommends parking outside
BMW is recalling more than 1.4 million cars and SUVs in two U.S. recalls due to the risk of fires under the hood.
Anthem to withdraw from ObamaCare exchange in Nevada
One of the nation’s largest health insurers, Anthem, announced on Monday it would not offer plans through the ObamaCare exchanges in Nevada next year.
Recalls this week: fire extinguishers, children's clothing
More than 40 million fire extinguishers are being recalled because they can fail to work, potentially resulting in injury or death.
Asia shares muted as investors assess Fed pick, US tax plan
U.S. stocks are slipping Thursday morning as Wall Street waits for news about House Republicans' tax proposals and President Donald Trump's choice for Federal Reserve chair.
Markets Right Now: Stocks closing mixed on Wall Street
The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:40 a.m.
More than 40M fire extinguishers that may not work recalled
More than 40 million fire extinguishers in the U.S. and Canada are being recalled because they might not work in an emergency.
Cigna's profit tops estimates on higher enrollments
Health insurer Cigna Corp reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by higher enrollments and strength in its commercial business.
APNewsBreak: Gov't won't pursue talking car mandate
The Trump administration has quietly set aside plans to require new cars to be able to wirelessly talk to each other, auto industry officials said, jeopardizing one of the most promising technologies for preventing traffic deaths.
Edmunds compares Honda Fit and Kia Rio
Driving a small hatchback offers many advantages.
ObamaCare open enrollment begins: What you need to know
The open enrollment period for consumers to buy health care policies on the federal exchanges for the coming year begins Wednesday, though with policy shifts out of D.C., there are changes ahead for companies and individuals.
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___ Trump predicts passage of tax plan by Christmas WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is predicting that he will sign his tax overhaul by Christmas in the "biggest tax event in the history of our country."
States seek to expand lawsuit against generic drugmakers
Connecticut's attorney general and 45 of his colleagues are seeking to expand a federal antitrust lawsuit against generic drug-makers to include more manufacturers and medications, as well as senior executives at two companies.
Pfizer beats 3Q net forecasts on lower charges, higher sales
Pfizer is reporting third-quarter profit of $2.84 billion, topping expectations.
AstraZeneca wins US approval for lymphoma drug
U.S. regulators have approved a new treatment for people with a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Aetna weighs short-term plans as Trump administration pushes the policies
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Aetna Inc. (NYSE:AET) Chief Executive Mark Bertolini said during a conference call on Tuesday that the company is considering re-launching a pre-Affordable Care Act product is had for transition insurance of less than one year.
People ‘don’t know where to go’ for opioid treatment, A&E’s ‘Dope Man’ says
Tim Ryan, author of “From Dope to Hope,” on the opioid crisis in America.
Hospital exec accused of lewd acts toward college students
An executive with New Jersey's largest private health care system is accused of performing lewd acts in front of female University of Delaware students.
Aetna beats profit estimates on lower Obamacare losses
Aetna Inc. cut losses in its Obamacare business in the third quarter, helping the U.S. health insurer post a higher-than-expected profit and raise its full-year earnings forecast.
Aetna beats profit estimates on lower Obamacare losses
Aetna Inc cut losses in its Obamacare business in the third quarter, helping the U.S. health insurer post a higher-than-expected profit and raise its full-year earnings forecast.














