WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose 32,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 360,000, the most since late March. The jump comes after applications fell...
NEW YORK -- The country's four biggest cellphone companies are set to launch their first joint advertising campaign against texting while driving, uniting behind AT&T's "It Can Wait" slogan to blanket TV and radio this summer.
TOKYO -- A U.S. hedge fund has proposed that Sony Corp. sell up to 20 percent of its entertainment business and use the money to strengthen its ailing electronics unit, drawing a quick rejection from the sprawling Japanese consumer conglomerate.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A federal judge approved a $40 million class-action settlement Monday between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought toning shoes after ads made unfounded claims that the footwear would help people lose weight and strengthen muscles.
BERLIN -- A top German court has ordered Google Inc. to act on requests to remove autocomplete entries from the search engine after a suit claimed the feature made defamatory suggestions.
DETROIT -- The first report by Detroit's emergency manager declares that the city is broke and at risk of running completely out of money -- a financial meltdown that could mean no paychecks for workers, no pension benefits and even deeper cuts in services.
NEW YORK -- Coca-Cola says it will work to make lower-calorie drinks and clear nutrition information more widely available around the world.
TOKYO -- Toyota's quarterly profit more than doubled to 313.9 billion yen ($3.2 billion) as cost cuts and better sales worked with a weakening yen to add momentum to the automaker's comeback.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Federal land managers have cited the toll of environmental litigation -- as well as budget problems and low staffing -- in postponing all oil and gas lease auctions in California until October.
DETROIT -- U.S. auto safety regulators are monitoring about 100,000 Ford and Mercury minivans that were not covered by a recall issued earlier this year for rust problems.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Disturbed by the nationwide epidemic of cellphone robberies and thefts, law enforcement officials are looking to the wireless industry for help.
BATON ROUGE, La. -- Manda Fine Meats' deli and specialty meat products are returning to store shelves this weekend.
LITTLE CHUTE, Wis. -- Nestle Pizza Co. of Little Chute is recalling four frozen-pizza products that might be contaminated with plastic fragments
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. economy showed last month why it remains the envy of industrialized nations: In the face of tax increases and federal spending cuts, employers added a solid 165,000 jobs in April -- and far more in February and March than anyone thought.
UNDATED -- Trying to serve up healthy meals? More and more people are opting for ground turkey instead of beef. Even Burger King has started serving up turkey burgers. Ground turkey can be a better choice. But a just-released Consumer Reports investigation reveals that it can also be a breeding ground for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Frontier Airlines is adding a fee for carry-on bags, and plans to start charging $2 for soda and coffee.
WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to seasonally adjusted 324,000, the lowest since January 2008. The drop points to fewer layoffs and possibly more hiring.
BOSTON -- After years of work the new Walgreens in Downtown Crossing opens up shop Wednesday morning.
WASHINGTON -- A survey shows U.S. companies added the fewest jobs in seven months in April, indicating that government spending cuts and higher taxes may be weighing on the economy.
WASHINGTON -- Looking for a new way to get that jolt of caffeine energy? Food companies are betting snacks like potato chips, jelly beans and gum with a caffeinated kick could be just the answer.
