Toxic tanneries forced to move pollute new Bangladesh site
More than 100 leather tanneries that were forced to relocate because of their massive pollution are now running toxic waste into another river in Bangladesh, creating new environmental and health problems for community members and laborers.
Americans already living EPA rollbacks under Pruitt
For 37 mostly female farm-workers in California's Central Valley, U.S. policy under Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt became personal not long after sunup one day in May 2017.
New leader at EPA is former coal lobbyist, Senate staffer
The new leader of the Environmental Protection Agency is a former coal industry lobbyist who helped lead an industry fight against regulations that protect Americans' health and address climate change.
Asian stocks lower on impending trade war
U.S. stocks are up broadly in early trading Thursday, turning major indexes higher for the week as markets reopen following the Independence Day holiday.
Boeing and Embraer attempt a joint venture
Boeing and the Brazilian jet maker Embraer will attempt to form a joint venture that would push the U.S. aerospace giant more aggressively into the regional aircraft market.
Sanctioned Russian oligarch linked to Cohen has vast US ties
Long before Viktor Vekselberg was tied to a scandal over the president and a porn star, the Russian oligarch had been positioning himself to extend his influence in the United States.
China push to end reliance on US tech at trade fight's core
Fears that China is threatening U.S. technology leadership in robots, electric cars and other advanced technologies are pushing the world's two biggest economies toward a full-blown trade war as the two sides prepare to impose tariffs Friday on billions of dollars' worth of each other's products.
Chairman of China's HNA Group dies in accident in France
Chinese conglomerate HNA Group, which operates Hainan Airlines and other businesses around the world, says its co-chairman has died while on a business trip in France.
Europe could suffer collateral damage in US-China trade war
European businesses are unsettled as they watch the U.S. and China collide over trade.
Asiana chair apologizes for flights lacking meals, suicide
The chairman of South Korea's Asiana Airlines has apologized for inflight meal service disruptions and a reported suicide at a meal supplier.
FAA says it won't regulate amount of airline legroom
Federal regulators are rejecting the idea of setting minimum standards for airline seats and legroom as a safety measure.
Facebook and Juniper Networks skid while Acuity surges
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday: Campbell Soup Co., up 74 cents to $41.03
Why they fight: US and China brawl over high technology
To understand why the United States and China stand on the brink of a trade war, consider the near-death experience of American Superconductor Corp.
Mostly black fraternity says business violated civil rights
A fraternity hoping to rent a restaurant pavilion for a social event says in a lawsuit the Alabama business refused because most of its members are black.
Rising air ambulance bills hit patients with added shock
A helicopter trip to a hospital may not be the only shock a patient faces after a bad accident.
Alaska governor wants corps to suspend mine project review
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker has asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to suspend its environmental review of a proposed copper-and-gold mine near a major salmon fishery, saying he questions whether the project is ready to move forward.
TSA going through busiest period ever at US airports
TSA just missed a record for the number of people screened at airport checkpoints as the July 4 holiday travel period started with a bang.
U.S. manufacturing surged in June
U.S. manufacturers are on the upswing.
"Remastered" finds stories behind Tennessee's iconic brands
A miniseries that airs beginning this month highlights the personal stories behind six iconic Tennessee brands.
The Latest: Trump says Saudis could boost oil production
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