Push to prevent next meat shortage hits big obstacle Sudden meat shortages last year because of the coronavirus led to millions of dollars in federal grants to help small meat processors expand By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press March 15, 2021, 4:10 P...

EU takes legal action vs UK over Brexit deal delays The European Union is taking legal action against the United Kingdom, arguing that it does not respect the conditions of the Brexit withdrawal agreement and is violating international law By RAF CASERT...

US air travel rises to highest levels yet since pandemic hit Air travel is gaining altitude By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer March 15, 2021, 10:49 PM • 3 min read The Associated Press FILE - In this Tuesday, March 9, 2021 file photo, travelers walk...

Automakers embrace electric vehicles. But what about buyers? From small SUVs to giant pickup trucks, automakers plan to roll out 22 new electric vehicles in the U.S. this year By TOM KRISHER and DAVID MCHUGH Associated Press March 15, 2021, 8:30 PM •...

New challenge for the Powell Fed: A strengthening economy For the past year, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has expressed a wish for more rescue spending from Congress, better control of the viral pandemic and clear evidence of an improving economy...

Pandemic sets back Italian women's long fight for jobs Worldwide, working women paid a high price during the pandemic as many quit jobs to care for children when schools closed By FRANCES DEMILIO Associated Press March 15, 2021, 7:37 AM • 6 min read S...

Asian shares mixed as China reports so-so economic data Shares are mixed in Asia as China reported a variety of data that painted a complicated picture of its recovery from the pandemic By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer March 15, 2021, 5:13 AM •...

Biden, Harris and others to promote relief plan's benefits President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening a cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan By DARLENE S...

Chinese single moms, denied benefits, press for change Sarah Gao is a single mother in China who has been dealing with a court case since 2017 because she could not get her maternity benefits By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press March 15, 2021, 4:22 AM • 5...

Pelosi pledges swift work on major infrastructure package House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is pledging swift work by Congress on a job and infrastructure package that she says will be “fiscally sound." By HOPE YEN Associated Press March 14, 2021, 5:54 PM •...