Bill reconciliation with House slated
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday barreled toward the most sweeping rewrite of the tax code in more than three decades as the top...
Could be used for K-12 tuition
A late amendment to the Republicans’ tax overhaul plan would allow parents to put money they save for their children’s college costs toward...
Record imports broaden gap
WASHINGTON — Record imports lifted the U.S. trade deficit to $48.7 billion in October, highest since January.
The Commerce Department said Tues...
UPS says some package deliveries are being delayed because of an unexpected flood of orders from online shoppers.
Responding to complaints on social media, the company s...
NEW YORK — Facebook is coming for your kids.
The social media giant is launching a messaging app for children to chat with their parents and with friends approved by the...
Talks to avoid shutdown slated
WASHINGTON — Congress’ top two Democrats said Monday they’ve accepted an invitation from President Donald Trump for a White House budget su...
High store traffic spurs action
NEW YORK — Macy’s is hiring an additional 7,000 seasonal associates this holiday season, saying traffic in its department stores nationwid...
New car, truck sales climb 1%
DETROIT — Black Friday deals and strong consumer confidence pushed auto sales higher in November despite waning demand for post-hurricane re...
[naviga:h3]American, pilots union reach deal[/naviga:h3]
NEW YORK — American Airlines has reached an agreement with its pilots’ union to avoid canceling thousands of fli...
DETROIT — U.S. prosecutors are seeking a seven-year prison sentence for a Volkswagen senior manager who pleaded guilty in the automaker’s diesel emissions scandal.
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