APNewsBreak: US, Emirates strike deal resolving airline spat
The United States and the United Arab Emirates have signed a deal resolving a years-old spat over alleged unfair competition in the U.S. by Emirati national carriers.
Postal Service: More financial loss as mail delivery slumps
The U.S. Postal Service is reporting another quarterly loss.
Canada divided over oil pipeline from tar sands to Pacific
A pipeline project that would vastly expand Canadian oil exports to Asia is dividing the country, pitting indigenous groups and people who fear damage to the scenic coastline near Vancouver against the central government and the influential energy industry.
Pilots who landed crippled Southwest jet tape TV interview
The pilots of a Southwest Airlines jet are describing the chaos that followed a fatal engine explosion high above Pennsylvania last month.
Report: Goldman looks to partner with Apple on credit card
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Goldman Sachs and Apple are looking to partner together to create a new credit card, the first foray by Goldman Sachs into the $1 trillion credit card market.
Quenching a thirst? Investing in water-related funds
As natural resources go, oil tends to get more attention from investors than clean drinking water, even against the backdrop of headline-grabbing shortages in Flint, Michigan, South Africa and elsewhere.
Aide to Iowa governor touts Apple deal, gets job at company
A top aide to Gov. Kim Reynolds took a management job with tech giant Apple months after helping promote a $208 million incentive package for the company's planned Iowa data center as a good deal for taxpayers.
Sanctions on Iran could cost US, European companies billions
Major companies, particularly in Europe, could see billions of dollars in commercial deals canceled because of the U.S. decision to reinstall sanctions on Iran, though the ultimate impact remains unclear due to the possibility of renegotiations and exemptions, experts say.
Clarification: Los Alamos-Plutonium Future story
The federal agency that oversees the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile is expected this week to release a report on the best site option for the United States as it looks to ramp up production of the plutonium cores that trigger nuclear warheads.
Giant California teacher pension system targets gun sellers
The world's largest teacher-only pension fund voted Wednesday to use its financial might to pressure gun retailers across the country to stop selling military-style assault weapons and accessories like rapid-fire "bump stocks" used at the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting.
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Stocks closed broadly higher Wednesday, led by technology companies and banks.
Asian markets track Wall Street gains, oil prices advance
U.S. stocks edged higher in early trading Wednesday, led by gains in energy companies.
California moves to require solar panels on all new homes
California may start requiring solar panels on new homes and low-rise apartment buildings built after 2020, the first such mandate nationwide and the state's latest step to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
Trade links with Europe helps company import speedboats
As many as 60 Finnish-built speedboats are being imported to the U.S. through Portland as Maine pushes to encourage trade with Europe and the North Atlantic.
Landowners fight pipeline in case headed to US appeals court
A group of Virginia and West Virginia landowners along the path of the Mountain Valley Pipeline will have a day in court this week in their eminent domain lawsuit against the project.
Siemens sees slump in fossil-fuel power generation
Industrial equipment maker Siemens saw profit rise in the first three months of the year as the company booked a one-time gain related to pensions while profits from its factory digitalization business helped offset sagging results from fossil fuel power generation.
Emirates airline posts boost in annual profits to $762M
Emirates, the Middle East's largest airline, says revenue improved over the past fiscal year, reaching $25.2 billion, with profits rising to $762 million.
NASA, Uber team up to get flying taxis off the ground
NASA and Uber have signed an agreement to explore putting flying taxis in the skies over US cities. NASA said Tuesday that it will begin simulations for so-called "urban air mobility" vehicles that also include delivery drones.
Oil jumps, Asian shares mixed after US leaves Iran deal
U.S. stocks edged lower in early trading Tuesday, giving up gains from a day earlier.
Cyprus, Israel, Greece push for gas pipeline to Europe
The leaders of Cyprus, Israel and Greece say they want to push ahead with an envisioned pipeline that will supply east Mediterranean gas to Europe as the continent seeks to diversify its energy supply.













