Asian shares rise as traders shrug off new China-US tariffs
U.S. stocks rose in early trading Tuesday as investors weighed the White House's decision to impose tariffs on another $200 billion of Chinese goods beginning next week.
3.4 million poultry, 5,500 hogs drowned in Florence flooding
About 1.7 million chickens have been killed in flooding from Florence as rising North Carolina rivers swamped at least 60 farm buildings where the animals were being raised for market, according to a major poultry producer.
Judge: Georgia has stalled in face of voting system risks
A federal judge said forcing Georgia to scrap its electronic voting machines in favor of paper ballots for the upcoming midterm elections is too risky.
Will flying cars take off? Japan's government hopes so
Electric drones booked through smartphones pick people up from office rooftops, shortening travel time by hours, reducing the need for parking and clearing smog from the air.
SpaceX's 1st traveler is moonstruck Japanese fashion tycoon
The Japanese billionaire who Tesla chief Elon Musk says plans to blast off on the first-ever private commercial space trip aboard the SpaceX Big Falcon Rocket often makes headlines in Japan.
Canadian gold mine owner seeks damages from Greece
Canadian gold mining firm Eldorado Gold is seeking 750 million euros ($875 million) in damages from the Greek state over delays in permits for mining work in the north of the country.
European nations plan to use more hydrogen for energy needs
European countries want to increase the use of hydrogen as part of their efforts to cut the continent's carbon emissions.
New era in virtual reality therapy for common phobias
Dick Tracey didn't have to visit a tall building to get over his fear of heights.
US-China tariffs: What's behind them, who stands to be hurt?
By imposing tariffs on $200 billion more in Chinese goods starting next week, President Donald Trump has intensified his trade war with Beijing and triggered the likelihood of price increases for many American companies and consumers.
1st private moon flight passenger to invite creative guests
SpaceX is on the verge of announcing the name of person who would be the first private passenger on a trip around the moon.
SpaceX says Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa will be first private passenger on a solo rocket trip around the moon
SpaceX says Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa will be first private passenger on a solo rocket trip around the moon.
Union Pacific to borrow from competition in its rail reforms
Union Pacific plans to borrow some ideas from other major freight railroads as it works to improve its operations.
Foundation being set up for victims of gas explosions
A relief fund will be established to help Massachusetts residents whose lives were disrupted by a series of natural gas fires and explosions.
Feds allow Atlantic Coast pipeline construction to resume
Federal officials will allow construction to resume on the Atlantic Coast pipeline, weeks after work was halted when a federal appeals court threw out two key permits for the 600-mile (965-kilometer) natural gas pipeline.
Kimbal Musk talks food, deflects his brother's bad press
While Elon Musk was on the verge of announcing the first private passenger to travel to the moon, his younger brother Kimbal Musk was talking about growing basil plants at an indoor garden in Brooklyn.
Asian shares mixed as Trump orders new tariffs on China
U.S. stocks edged lower in early trading Monday amid speculation that the Trump administration is preparing to impose tariffs on another $200 billion-worth of Chinese goods.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump exaggerates benefits of tariffs to US
President Donald Trump is declaring on Twitter a premature victory from his tariffs.
As midterms near, Trump gambles on his hardline trade policy
Farmers worry about falling crop prices and lost sales overseas.
4,000 protest coal mine as German police clear forest camp
Thousands of people are protesting against the expansion of a coal strip mine in western Germany that would entail the chopping down of an ancient forest.
Lockheed Martin wins $7.2B Air Force satellite contract
The U.S. Air Force says it is awarding Lockheed Martin a $7.2 billion contract to build 22 next-generation Global Positioning System satellites.













