Canadian National defends its $33.7B bid for US railroad Canadian National is defending its $33.7 billion bid to buy Kansas City Southern railroad against attacks from rival bidder Canadian Pacific By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer April 22, 2021, 7:35 PM...

The Associated Press FILE - In this April 22, 2014 file photo, drivers enter Sacramento on Highway 50 to come to a near stand still as traffic backs up in West Sacramento, Calif. The U.S. Transportation Department is moving to reverse former President D...

S Carolina quirky liquor laws give sour grapes to wine giant The biggest winemaker in the United States wants to open an East Coast bottling and distribution center in South Carolina, investing $400 million and hiring up to 500 people By JEFFREY COLLINS...

Legalization bids boost outlook for US cannabis industry Uncle Sam gave marijuana lovers more reason to celebrate this week as a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives passed a bill that would make it easier for cannabis companies...

Restoring service central to Biden's postal board nominees President Joe Biden’s nominees to the governing board of the U.S. Postal Service are pledging to rebuild trust with the American public and ensure prompt deliveries By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associ...

US aid lifts Southwest to Q1 profit, American loses $1.25B The long pandemic nightmare for airlines seems to be easing By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer April 22, 2021, 4:09 PM • 3 min read Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email this article The As...

The Associated Press FILE - In this file photo dated Thursday, April 1, 2021, Dutch caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte listens to a debate in parliament in The Hague, Netherlands. Rutte announced a significant easing in his country's months-long corona...

The Associated Press An advertising sign for building land stands in front of a new home construction site in Northbrook, Ill., Sunday, March 21, 2021. Mortgage rates fell for a second straight week amid signs of economic improvement. Mortgage buyer Fre...

The Associated Press A "for sale" sign stands along side a housing lot in Mount Prospect, Ill., Friday, April 2, 2021. U.S. home prices increased at the fastest pace in seven years in January as the pandemic has fueled demand for single-family houses ev...

A philanthropic drive to aid Black women is gaining momentum The needs of Black women and girls have become a focus of philanthropic efforts as major donors seek to narrow a racial wealth gap and address chronic funding disparities for groups that serve...