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United Airlines wants to see more paperwork before passengers fly with an emotional-support animal — and don't even try to bring a peacock on board.

The company is making life easier for air travelers with its flight search engine.

Nine environmental groups are suing the U.S. government to prevent a land trade that could lead to construction of a road through a national wildlife refuge in Alaska.

Boeing reported its fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday.

The A321LR, a long-range version of Airbus's largest and newest single-aisle jet, made its maiden flight on Wednesday.

Industrial equipment maker Siemens AG says its net income rose 12 percent to 2.2 billion euros ($2.7 billion) in the last three months of 2017, helped by one-time gains from the sale of shares in its Osram lighting business and from the U.S. corporate tax cut.

The craze for smartphones, social media and universal connectivity is generating immense wealth but also deep unease in South Korea, source of a large share of the computer chips that make them work.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has named a new director for the embattled transit agency that he recently termed "a national disgrace."

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to ask suppliers to deliver more goods to warehouses exactly on time or face fines.

The United States and Qatar have reached a deal to resolve a years-old quarrel over alleged airline subsidies, as Qatar's government works to defuse tensions with the Trump administration.

Budget airline Ryanair has signed a formal recognition agreement with the British Airline Pilots Association, a significant milestone in addressing the company's often testy relations with its employees.

The United States and Qatar have reached a deal to resolve a years-old quarrel over alleged government subsidies to Persian Gulf airlines, as Qatar's government works to defuse tensions with the Trump administration.

Australia's government announced a strategy Monday to create high-tech jobs and become one of the top 10 defense-industry-exporting countries within a decade through arms sales to liked-minded nations while also keeping those weapons from rogue regimes.

U.S. stocks are mixed Thursday morning as health care companies including Biogen and Celgene rise, but airlines continue to take steep losses as investors worry about rising costs and the possibility of falling fares.

American Airlines reported Thursday that fourth-quarter profit slipped 11 percent as higher costs for fuel and labor offset rising revenue.

Southwest Airlines is reporting that fourth-quarter net income soared to $1.89 billion on a massive tax benefit.

Banks and health care companies are rising Wednesday and retailers are making gains as stocks are on pace to add to a three-day winning streak.