United Airlines to lay off 100 in Houston, outsource jobs
United Airlines says it will cut about 100 accounting jobs in Houston in July and shift the work to a contractor.
Report: Brakes unused on fiery Russian plane that killed 41
A Russian state news agency says a report from the country's civil aviation authority indicates that the crew of an airliner that caught fire while making an emergency landing, killing 41 people, had not deployed the plane's air brakes.
US, Canada, Mexico lift steel, aluminum tariffs pressuring China
The US and Canada strike a trade deal.
I.M. Pei, architect who designed Louvre Pyramid, dies at 102
I.M. Pei, the versatile, globe-trotting architect who revived the Louvre with a giant glass pyramid and captured the spirit of rebellion at the multi-shaped Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has died at age 102.
2020 hopeful Inslee says $9T climate plan will boost economy
Democratic presidential candidate Jay Inslee is pitching a $9 trillion-plus climate action plan that he touts as an economic renaissance and scientific necessity, putting the Washington governor at the forefront of White House hopefuls pushing for sweeping action to combat the causes and effects of a warming planet.
Texas FAA flight control center evacuated due to odor
At least 100 flights at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport have been delayed after some employees were evacuated from a government air traffic control facility because of an undetermined odor.
Walmart and Cisco rise while Virtusa and Farfetch stumble
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Thursday: Walmart Inc., up $1.43 to $101.31
Economic sanctions on Huawei could backfire on US firms
The Trump administration's newly announced plan to restrict exports to Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei for national security reasons doesn't just up the ante in the China trade war.
Romania sets big fines for drivers of ride-hailing services
The Romanian government has issued an emergency decree ramping up steep fines for drivers of ride-hailing services like Uber and Taxify.
Fire officials determine PG&E equipment sparked deadly fire
As California fire investigators officially concluded that the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century was caused by Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. power lines, lawmakers expressed deep skepticism about whether the utility had made the dramatic changes needed to prevent another deadly blaze.
Australian opposition leader favorite to win election
Bill Shorten, the man most likely to become Australia's prime minister in elections on Saturday, has the solid support of his center-left Labor Party behind him.
FAA chief defends handling of Boeing Max safety approval
With Congress stepping up its investigation into the troubled Boeing 737 Max airliner and how it passed regulatory safety checks, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration will appear before a House aviation panel.
Federal agency renews Twin Metals mine leases in Minnesota
The federal Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday renewed mineral rights leases for a proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, a project that environmentalists fear would spoil the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
Progressive and Coty rise while New Relic and Embraer fall
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Wednesday: The Progressive Corp., up $3.86 to $77.50
Stanley Black & Decker announces North Texas plant, 500 jobs
Toolmaker Stanley Black & Decker plans to open a manufacturing plant in North Texas and create about 500 jobs.
The Latest: FAA acting head stands by safety certification
The Latest on investigation into safety review of the troubled Boeing 737 Max (all times local): 10:30 a.m.
Roundup verdict: Fairness was ignored, politics ruled, Varney says
FOX Business’ Stuart Varney says the $2 billion Roundup verdict is a travesty of justice.
Tariffs force businesses to strategize to preserve profits
Faced with the Trump administration's 25% tariff on imports from China, Ruth Rau is looking to other countries to manufacture baby and toddler toys.
Downfall: Defunct steelmaker's global HQ to be imploded
Hank Barnette rode an elevator to the top floor of Martin Tower, walked to the empty spot where his office once stood and took in the expansive view, which he'd been too busy to fully appreciate when he was running America's second-largest steel company.
Spirit AeroSystems faces more than $193K in OSHA fines
Aircraft parts maker Spirit AeroSystems faces more than $193,000 in penalties after government officials alleged the Wichita company exposed some employees to a known carcinogen.