How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Stocks closed modestly higher on Wall Street Wednesday, extending the market's gains from a day earlier.
Southwest grapples with new labor and revenue problems
Southwest Airlines is lashing out at the union representing its mechanics, suggesting that they are purposely grounding planes in order to gain leverage in new contract negotiations.
Markets Right Now: US stocks edge higher, extending gains
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Mexico activist killed days before pipeline referendum
A community activist fighting against a plan to build a gas pipeline through his central Mexico town has been killed three days before a scheduled public referendum on the project.
California airport worker dies when jet bridge tire explodes
A worker at Southern California's John Wayne Airport was killed when a tire on a jet bridge used to connect terminals to aircraft doors exploded during maintenance.
Brexit backlash has UK businesses flying the coop
Brexit backlash...Businesses saying bye-bye.
Those 'Today' show deals? Read the fine print before you buy
About twice a month, the "Today" show looks like a home-shopping program.
Trump wants California to pay back billions for bullet train
The Trump administration said Tuesday that it plans to cancel $929 million awarded to California's high-speed rail project and wants the state to return an additional $2.5 billion that it has already spent.
Cheap and green: North Korean capital upgrades mass transit
Pyongyang is upgrading its overcrowded mass transit system with brand-new subway cars, trams and buses in a campaign meant to show leader Kim Jong Un is raising the country's standard of living.
FAA probes Southwest calculations of baggage weight on jets
Federal officials have told Southwest Airlines to fix the way it calculates the weight of luggage loaded on flights after finding frequent mistakes.
Baltimore sues chemical company Monsanto over PCB pollution
Baltimore has filed a lawsuit against the agrochemical giant Monsanto and two other companies, accusing them of polluting city waterways and stormwater.
Keystone restarts pipeline after repairing Missouri leak
A segment of the Keystone pipeline that was shut down in early February when a leak was discovered in Missouri is now back in service.
Millennial Money: Make your funds move at the speed of life
Change is constant — especially when you're young.
Germany, France push to create European industrial policy
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Europe may need to rethink its competition rules if it wants to create companies that can play a significant role on the global stage.
China accuses US of trying to block its tech development
China's government has accused Washington of trying to block its industrial development after Vice President Mike Pence said Chinese tech giant Huawei and other telecom equipment suppliers are a security threat.
US-China trade talks: How airplanes can be part of the solution
In the next two decades, China’s aviation market – which is becoming one of the largest in the world – will need nearly 7,700 new airplanes valued at $1.2 trillion.
Berlin to get single travel app for public, private services
Berlin is unveiling a new app that will let people use public transport, rental bikes, car-sharing and taxis seamlessly to travel through the German capital.
Lockheed Martin, EU partners collaborate on Falcon weapon system
It is considered a short and medium-range air defense solution.
Return to sender: High court to hear undeliverable mail case
The Supreme Court is taking up a case involving an Alabama man who developed a way to process undeliverable mail.
Abu Dhabi arms fair opens amid Yemen war criticism
A biennial arms fair has opened in the United Arab Emirates as the country faces increasing scrutiny over its involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen.














