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MIAMI (AP) — Carnival Corp. is in Miami federal court for a hearing on what to do about allegations that it has continued polluting the oceans from some of its cruise ships despite agreeing years ago to stop. The world’s...

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks were mixed in early trading Monday on Wall Street as investors looked to shake off the steep losses incurred in May. Energy and health care stocks led most sectors higher, although declines in some...

Centene shares are tumbling after Humana took the rare step of publicly refuting reports that it’s interested in buying the company. Centene Corp., based in St. Louis, is in the midst of a $15 billion takeover of WellCare,...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. manufacturers grew at a slower pace in May, as production levels fell slightly. The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, says that its manufacturing index slipped to 52.1...

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish court rules that it won’t seek detention of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in suspected rape case.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is declining to get involved in a dispute that began when a group tried to have Washington transit officials display an ad with a provocative cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad. The justices said...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Spending on U.S. construction projects was unchanged in April as another decline in home construction was offset by a big gain in government spending on projects like highways and hospitals. The Commerce...

WASHINGTON (AP) — US construction spending was unchanged in April as homebuilding fell.

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m. Stocks are rising Monday as Wall Street looks to start a new month on a good foot. Technology and energy stocks paced the early gains....

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple will preview upcoming changes to its phone and computer software Monday as it undergoes a major transition intended to offset eroding sales of its bedrock iPhone. The company’s software showcase...