US probes air bag failures in deadly Hyundai, Kia car crashes
Hyundai Motor Co issued a recall last month for 154,753 U.S. Sonatas after non-deployment reports were linked to electrical overstress in the air bag control unit, but said it did not have a final fix yet.
Rapid building technique gets scrutiny after bridge collapse
The deadly collapse of a pedestrian bridge in Florida has cast a spotlight on a rapid construction technique widely used around the U.S. It is called Accelerated Bridge Construction, or ABC.
Bridge shutdown a reminder of cost of aging infrastructure
The perils facing commuters as a tug of war over funding a multibillion-dollar rail project continues were evident as a century-old bridge malfunctioned, suspending train service for hours in and out of New York.
Trump rejects NYC Gateway Tunnel project
Trump won’t fund NYC tunnel
LL Bean: No bonus after tough year, more jobs to be cut
L.L. Bean's sales declined slightly over the past year, forcing the elimination of worker bonuses for the first time since 2008, but the CEO told workers on Friday that changes adopted in recent months are putting the company on a path to a more prosperous future.
Lyft takes a page from Netflix, tests ‘All-You-Can-Ride’ monthly subscriptions
The ride-hailing app is offering some high-frequency users an all-access pass for up to 30 rides for $199 a month and another one at $399 for 60 rides.
US and French companies form venture for nuke waste storage
A Dallas company and a France-based multinational corporation are forming a joint venture to license an interim storage site in West Texas for high-level nuclear waste.
Appeals court lifts halt to Louisiana pipeline construction
A federal appeals court has lifted a judge's order that temporarily halts construction of a crude oil pipeline in a Louisiana swamp.
A look at company HQs, jobs leaving UK since Brexit vote
Consumer goods maker Unilever's decision to consolidate its dual headquarters in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam, and not in London, comes at a sensitive time for the British capital.
United to issue special pet carrier tags after dog's death
United Airlines plans to issue bright colored bag tags to people traveling with pets to prevent animal carriers from being placed in overhead bins following the death of a puppy on one of its flights.
DP World profits reach $1.2 billion as port operator expands
Global port operator DP World profits rose by 7 percent to nearly $1.2 billion in 2017 as the company expands in India, Brazil, the Horn of Africa and other parts of the world.
United Airlines announces new pet policy
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Dog death on United raises questions about its track record
United Airlines, under siege over the death of a puppy on one of its flights, says the flight attendant who ordered a passenger to put her pet carrier in the overhead bin didn't know there was a dog inside.
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United Airlines carry-on pet policy: How it stacks up with other US carriers
A look at the pet policies of some of America's major airlines.
Co-pilot sues Alaska Airlines, says flight captain raped her
An Alaska Airlines pilot is suing the company under Washington state's anti-discrimination law, claiming its response was inadequate after she says she was drugged and raped by a colleague during Minneapolis stopover last June.
United dog death on flight is latest black eye for carrier
A dog died on a United Airlines flight on Monday, after the owner was told to place it in the overhead bin.
Cathay Pacific Airways loss doubles on intense competition
Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific says its losses more than doubled last year because of rising fuel costs and relentless competition from rival carriers.
U.S. airline industry primed for springtime boost: trade group
An all-time high number of airline passengers is expected this spring.
GM will test an Airbnb-like service for cars: report
Owners of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles who sign up will be able to rent their cars to other drivers.












