The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level since August but still remained low by historic standardsWASHINGTON -- The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest...
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged lower for the second time in as many weeks, though it remains more than double what it was a year ago —- a significant hurdle for many would-be homebuyersLOS ANGELES -- The average long-term...
Elon Musk exposed Twitter to legal peril, experts told ABC News.Elon Musk, who admitted to overpaying for Twitter, cut workers at the social media platform almost immediately. In response, some of the axed employees want their day...
Asian shares have risen after solid earnings pushed retailers higher on Wall Street ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. Markets were closed in Japan for a holidayBANGKOK -- Asian shares advanced on Wednesday after solid earnings...
Donald Trump reported losses on his tax returns every year for a decade, including nearly $700 million in 2009 and $200 million in 2010, his longtime accountant testified Tuesday, confirming long-held suspicions about the former president’s...
A Los Angeles jury has rejected a claim by the widow of a former USC football player who said the NCAA failed to protect him from repeated head trauma that led to his deathLOS ANGELES -- A Los Angeles jury on Tuesday rejected a claim...
Manchester United owners the Glazer family have confirmed they will consider putting the Premier League club up for saleDOHA, Qatar -- Manchester United's American owners confirmed Tuesday they would consider putting the iconic...
Another one of the 12 railroad unions narrowly approved its deal with the major freight railroads Saturday, offering some hope that the contract dispute might be resolved without a strike even though two other unions rejected their...
Stocks rose on Wall Street and solid earnings helped jolt a mix of retailers higher ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. The S&P 500 rose 1.4% TuesdayNEW YORK -- Stocks on Wall Street closed broadly higher Tuesday, as...
The Walt Disney Co. has posted lower-than-expected profit and revenue for its fiscal fourth quarterThe Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday posted lower-than-expected profit and revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter even as its streaming services...
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fightWASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the imminent...
Nigeria has begun drilling oil and natural gas in the country’s northern region, anticipating a boost to the nation’s finances even as the new energy supplies face the threat from theft and extremist activityABUJA, Nigeria -- Nigeria...
The lawyers for FTX disclosed Tuesday that a “substantial amount" of assets has been stolen from the accounts of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange, diminishing the odds that its millions of investors will get their money...
Mississippi's leading public health official says over half of the state's rural hospitals are at risk of closing immediately or in the near futureJACKSON, Miss. -- Over half of Mississippi's rural hospitals are at risk...
The holiday travel rush is already on, and it could spread out over more days than usual this yearMore people are expected on airplanes and highways over Thanksgiving than last year, but changing habits around work and play might spread...
Barcelona and large swathes of Spain’s northeast are going under water restrictions as an extended drought devastates crops and puts the pinch on human activities in the Mediterranean countryBARCELONA, Spain -- Barcelona and large...
One of Ukraine's energy chiefs says rolling blackouts across Ukraine could continue through MarchKYIV, Ukraine -- Ukraine could face rolling blackouts across the country through March, an energy expert said, due to what another...
Johnson & Johnson is spending about $16.6 billion to buy cardiovascular technology company Abiomed and build up its medical device divisionJohnson & Johnson is spending more than $16 billion to move deeper into treating heart...
Consumers and businesses in Germany will receive subsidies to soften the blow of higher gas and electricity prices starting in January, two months earlier than originally plannedBERLIN -- Consumers and businesses in Germany will receive...
Hobbled by high interest rates, punishing inflation and Russia’s war against Ukraine, the world economy is expected to eke out only modest growth this year and to expand even more tepidly in 2023Hobbled by high interest rates, punishing...
Hurricane Ian caused an island-wide blackout when it tore through western Cuba in late SeptemberHAVANA -- When Hurricane Ian tore through western Cuba in late September, causing an island-wide blackout, it left the government grappling...