US judge orders stop to Postal Service cuts, echoing others
PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge in Philadelphia joined others today in ordering a halt to recent Postal Service cuts that critics say are causing mail…
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Healthy US economy failed to narrow racial gaps in 2019
WASHINGTON — The solid growth that the United States enjoyed before the viral pandemic paralyzed the economy this spring failed to reduce racial disparities in…
Stocks rise on Wall Street, clawing back bit of 4-week slump
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are rallying in early trading, as Wall Street claws back some of its sharp and sudden September losses. The S&P…
Trump’s tax revelation could tarnish image that fueled rise
WASHINGTON — The bombshell revelations that President Donald Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes the year he ran for office and paid no…
Amazon to kick off holiday shopping with October Prime Day
NEW YORK — Amazon is aiming to kickstart the holiday shopping season early this year. The company is holding its annual Prime Day over two…
EU leader Michel lashes out at Britain over post-Brexit plan
BRUSSELS — European Union leader Charles Michel used the virtual pulpit of the U.N. General Assembly today to lash out at Britain for its threats…
US probes Mercedes vans for possible unwanted acceleration
DETROIT — U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating speed sensor problems with Mercedes-Benz Sprinter full-size vans that could cause unwanted acceleration. The probe by the…
Orders for big-ticket US manufactured goods up weak 0.4%
WASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods increased just 0.4% in August following a much larger gain in the previous month. The…
Justice Department seeks immediate ban on WeChat in US
NEW YORK — The Justice Department is seeking an immediate ban on downloads of WeChat in Apple and Google app stores, saying the Chinese-owned messaging…
EU Commission appeals after losing Apple $15 billion tax case
LONDON — The European Commission said Friday it is appealing a court decision that Apple doesn’t have to repay 13 billion euros ($15 billion) in…