Georgia governor OK with extra cost to lure more giant ships
With the largest cargo ship ever to visit the U.S. East Coast docked behind him, Gov. Nathan Deal said Friday he's willing to spend an additional $20 million from Georgia taxpayers to make room for more giant ships to reach the Port of Savannah.
US prepares to ban laptops on flights from Europe
The United States and top European ministers will hold urgent talks about a possible expansion of the in-flight laptop ban to flights from the EU.
US prepares to ban laptops on flights from Europe
The United States and top European ministers will hold urgent talks about a possible expansion of the in-flight laptop ban to flights from the EU.
Banished Brutalism: Death knells abound for building style
When an exposed concrete subway vault near the U.S. Capitol was painted white this spring, riders rejoiced at the brightened Washington Metro station.
Apple Picks Corning Kentucky For Manufacturing Investment
Apple has decided that glass-maker Corning will get a $200M investment from Apple's new advanced manufacturing fund.
Apple Picks Corning Kentucky For Manufacturing Investment
Apple has decided that glass-maker Corning will get a $200M investment from Apple's new advanced manufacturing fund.
GE's Immelt Bets Big on Digital Factories, Shareholders Are Wary
The company has spent $5 billion setting up new U.S. factories. Adding digital technology to its plants, means fewer, and higher skilled, workers than in the past.
Business Highlights
___ Aetna drops last 2 state markets under Affordable Care Act While Republicans rewrite the Affordable Care Act in Washington, the future of the current law has grown hazier with the nation's third-largest health insurer completely divorcing itself from state-based insurance markets.
Business Highlights
___ Aetna drops last 2 state markets under Affordable Care Act While Republicans rewrite the Affordable Care Act in Washington, the future of the current law has grown hazier with the nation's third-largest health insurer completely divorcing itself from state-based insurance markets.
Costco moving ahead with plan for Nebraska chicken plant
Costco officials have given final approval for construction of a planned chicken processing operation in eastern Nebraska.
'It takes up the whole river!' US ports welcome giant ship
The largest cargo ship ever to visit ports on the U.S. East Coast is so long the Statue of Liberty and Washington Monument could fit end-to-end along its deck and still leave room for Big Ben.
'It takes up the whole river!' US ports welcome giant ship
The largest cargo ship ever to visit ports on the U.S. East Coast is so long the Statue of Liberty and Washington Monument could fit end-to-end along its deck and still leave room for Big Ben.
'Silk Road' plan stirs unease over China's strategic goals
In a mountain valley in Kashmir, plans are underway for Chinese engineers guarded by Pakistani forces to expand the lofty Karakoram Highway in a project that is stirring diplomatic friction with India.
'Silk Road' plan stirs unease over China's strategic goals
In a mountain valley in Kashmir, plans are under way for Chinese engineers guarded by Pakistani forces to expand the lofty Karakoram Highway in a project that is stirring diplomatic friction with India.
China's 'Silk Road' stirs unease over its strategic goals
In a mountain valley in Kashmir, plans are under way for Chinese engineers guarded by Pakistani forces to expand the lofty Karakoram Highway in a project that is stirring diplomatic friction with India.
EU judge says Uber could be obliged to obtain permits
A top European Union judge says the ride-sharing service Uber is a transport company and could be required to obtain licenses and permits under national law in the 28 EU member states.
Uber chases GrabTaxi in Myanmar, expanding in Southeast Asia
Uber is launching its private ride-hailing service in the Myanmar commercial capital of Yangon on Thursday, aiming to tap into one of the world's youngest and fastest-growing online markets.
Germany's Siemens to cut 2,700 jobs as it modernizes IT unit
German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG says it's cutting or outsourcing 2,700 jobs as part of efforts to modernize its IT operations and increase efficiency elsewhere.
Germany's Siemens to cut 2,700 jobs as it modernizes IT unit
German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG says it's cutting or outsourcing 2,700 jobs as part of efforts to modernize its IT operations and increase efficiency elsewhere.
Moller-Maersk profit up as oil unit improves, shipping lags
Danish shipping and oil group A.P. Moller-Maersk says its first-quarter profit increased by 19.1 percent to $253 million, partly thanks to an improvement at the energy division.







