With black lung fund in jeopardy, taxpayers could foot bill
The Trump administration and coal industry allies are insisting that a federal black lung trust fund will continue to pay benefits to sick miners despite a drastic cut in funding.
Frontier attendants, airline reach tentative deal
The union representing Frontier Airlines flight attendants says it has reached a tentative contract deal with the Denver-based budget carrier.
Shares in Germany's Bayer plunge on US weed killer ruling
Shares in Germany's Bayer have plunged after a U.S. jury found the Roundup weed killer was a substantial factor in a California man's cancer — the second case that has gone against manufacturer Monsanto, acquired by Bayer last year.
Uber expands its freight operations into Europe
Ride-hailing giant Uber is expanding its freight business into Europe.
Ford shifts $900 million investments in Michigan plants for new electric, self-driving cars
The Flat Rock Assembly Plant will manufacture the next-generation lineup of electric vehicles, while a new factory will build the self-driving cars.
Roundup weed killer is major factor in man's cancer: Jury
Monsanto says studies have established that Roundup's active ingredient, glyphosate, is safe.
Asian markets trend lower, tracking Wall St losses
U.S. stocks edged higher in early trading on Wall Street Tuesday as the market extended a winning streak well into a second week.
Nominee to lead FAA will face challenge on Boeing oversight
The Transportation Department is confirming that its watchdog agency will examine how the Federal Aviation Administration certified the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, the now-grounded plane involved in two fatal accidents within five months.
No timetable for end to fire at Texas chemical facility
Authorities say a drop in water pressure caused a large fire at a Houston-area petrochemicals terminal to intensify overnight and spread to additional storage tanks.
FedEx profit falls, CEO calls the results disappointing
Shares of FedEx fell in after-hours trading after the package-delivery giant reported lower profit.
The Latest: 137,000 gallons of foam used to battle fire
The Latest on fire burning at a Texas petrochemical facility (all times local): 11:30 a.m.
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___ High-level US-China trade talks to resume next week WASHINGTON (AP) — Top U.S. trade and economic officials will visit China late next week for another round of negotiations, a White House official says.
Sri Lanka to get $3.9B oil refinery next to Chinese-run port
Officials in Sri Lanka say a Singapore-based company and the government of Oman have pledged to build a $3.9 billion oil refinery next to a Chinese-controlled port that will be the largest foreign investment ever for the Indian Ocean island nation.
Hawaii bills push 1st state ban on plastics in restaurants
Hawaii would be the first state in the U.S. to ban most plastics at restaurants under legislation that aims to cut down on waste that pollutes the ocean.
Federal government launches Boeing, FAA probe after 737 Max jet crashes
The Department of Transportation and the Justice Department are reviewing the development and certification of the Max fleet.
Long resistant metro-Atlanta county votes on mass transit
Approval of a contract with Atlanta's public transportation provider that could bring a significant expansion of transit options is on the ballot in one north-metro county.
US adds Venezuelan state mining company to sanctions list
The U.S. has added a Venezuelan state-owned mining company and its president to a growing sanctions list as it seeks to increase pressure on President Nicolas Maduro.
Boeing acting to ensure 737 Max safety, CEO says
Dennis Muilenburg wrote an open letter to update the public on steps it is taking in the aftermath of two recent deadly 737 Max crashes.
Foxconn says Wisconsin factory will be operational in 2020
Foxconn Technology Group said Monday that its manufacturing facility in Wisconsin will be producing flat-screen panels by the end of 2020, with construction starting later this year.
Fresh rallies against al-Bashir as Sudan secures $300M loans
Sudan says it has signed agreements for $300 million in loans from a regional monetary fund to help address a foreign currency crisis that has fueled months of anti-government protests.