BEIJING (AP) — The tariff war between Washington and Beijing poses one of the biggest challenges yet for Chinese President Xi Jinping, potentially exposing his political vulnerabilities at a time when the Chinese economy is...
Read MoreAmazon met with skepticism from some privacy advocates and members of Congress last year when it introduced its first kid-oriented voice assistant , along with brightly colored models of its Echo Dot speaker designed for...
Read MoreDALLAS (AP) — An environmental group says the booming production of oil and natural gas in West Texas is exposing residents to unhealthy levels of air pollution. The Environmental Integrity Project noted in a report released...
Read MoreWASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Chinese negotiators are to resume trade talks just hours before the United States is set to raise tariffs on Chinese imports in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the world’s two biggest...
Read MorePROMONTORY, Utah (AP) — EDITOR’S NOTE: The May 10, 1869, completion of the Transcontinental Railroad was a pivotal moment in the United States, ushering in a period of progress and expansion nationwide. The presidents of...
Read MoreNEW YORK (AP) — The day of reckoning has arrived for the German con artist who passed herself off as a wealthy heiress and swindled tens of thousands of dollars from New York banks and hotels. Anna Sorokin is scheduled to be...
Read MoreSINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore reportedly has passed a law criminalizing publication of fake news and allowing the government to block and order the removal of such content. The Strait Times reported the Protection from Online...
Read MoreFARGO, N.D. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence plans two tour stops in Minnesota to talk about the stalled trade deal with Mexico and Canada. He’s likely to hear differing opinions on part of the plan to replace NAFTA. Pence...
Read MoreNEW YORK (AP) — Last year’s tumble for the stock market wasn’t enough to scare workers off of saving for retirement. Instead, many ended up saving more. Even after a nearly 20% plunge for the S&P 500 rattled...
Read MoreLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on the California Coastal Commission fining a hotel developer (all times local): 8:55 p.m. The California Coastal Commission has fined a developer a record $15.58 million for building a high-priced...
Read More
