Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he’s quitting as a lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading ParliamentLONDON -- Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson shocked Britain on Friday by quitting as...
Stocks edged higher on Wall Street as more gains for Big Tech companies helped bolster the broader marketNEW YORK -- Stocks rose modestly in morning trading on Wall Street Friday and are on track to close out a relatively quiet week...
The Supreme Court is giving whiskey maker Jack Daniel’s a reason to raise a glassWASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Thursday gave whiskey maker Jack Daniel's reason to raise a glass, handing the company a new chance to win a...
Turkey's president has appointed a former U.S.-based bank executive to head the central bankANKARA, Turkey -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appointed a former U.S.-based bank executive to head the central bank Friday,...
A California jury has returned a $63 million verdict against Chevron after finding the oil giant covered up a toxic chemical pit on land purchased by a man who built a house on it and was later diagnosed with a blood cancerSANTA BARBARA,...
The world’s first lipstickPARIS -- The world’s first lipstick. The first modern perfume. A pivoting toothbrush. The original Nivea cream and serum. Not to mention the intimate secrets of Queen Elizabeth II. These are some of the...
A Georgia man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to smuggle people from Mexico across the U.S.-Canada border into and through North DakotaFARGO, N.D. -- A Georgia man has been sentenced...
The global economy is bouncing back from an an energy price spike fed by Russia's invasion of UkraineFRANKFURT, Germany -- The global economy must steer through a precarious recovery this year and next as iNFLation keeps dragging...
The Federal Aviation Administration has another acting leader at the controlsWASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden has picked a longtime government official and current top aide in the Transportation Department to serve as acting administrator...
Environmental campaigners are calling for fossil fuel producers to contribute to a new fund intended to help poor countries cope with climate disastersBONN, Germany -- Environmental campaigners called Wednesday for fossil fuel producers...
California's transit agencies are asking Democrats who control the state's government to rescue them like Democrats in New York recently didSACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Sadaf Zahoor has bucked California’s car culture by never...
For Cypriots, it was a collective "here we go again" moment: In April, the U.S. and the U.K. included a handful of Cypriot nationals and Cyprus-registered companies on a list of “enablers” helping Russian oligarchs skirt...
Asian shares are trading mostly higher, led by a jump on the Tokyo Stock Exchange where share prices got a boost of optimism from a new bull market on Wall StreetTOKYO -- Asian shares mostly rose Friday, led by a jump on the Tokyo...
The Nevada Senate adjourned on Thursday without voting on a a financing bill for a proposed $1.5 billion Las Vegas Strip stadium for the Oakland Athletics, extending the special legislative session into the next week amid negotiations...
Electric vehicles made by General Motors will be able to use much of Tesla’s vast charging network starting early next yearDETROIT -- Electric vehicles made by General Motors will be able to use much of Tesla's extensive charging...
North Korea has tolerated the widespread use of more stable foreign currencies like U.S. dollars and the Chinese yuan since a bungled revaluation of the won in 2009 triggered runway inflation and public unrestSEOUL, South Korea --...
The S&P 500 is now in what Wall Street refers to as a bull market, meaning the index has risen 20% or more from its most recent lowThe S&P 500 is now in what Wall Street refers to as a bull market, meaning the index has risen...
The Los Angeles district attorney's office has left Twitter due to barrage of what the office called vicious homophobic attacksThe Los Angeles district attorney's office said Thursday it has left Twitter due to barrage of...
"It felt very apocalyptic," one worker said of conditions amid the wildfire smoke.As wildfire smoke bathed New York City in fumes on Wednesday afternoon, UPS driver Matt Leichenger said he suffered a wave of nausea in the...
“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda hopes to increase diversity on Broadway and in theaters across the country with a new initiative announced ThursdayNEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) — “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda hopes...
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased back from a seven-month high this week, a welcome change for homebuyers navigating high borrowing costs and heightened competition for relatively few homes for saleLOS ANGELES -- The average...
