Asian shares mostly lower after mixed day on Wall Street Shares are mostly lower in Asia after a mixed session on Wall Street as losses by technology and industrial companies offset other gains By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer February 18, 2021,...

Marriott CEO Sorenson, 62, dies of pancreatic cancer Marriott Chief Executive Arne Sorenson, who began limiting his schedule this month to pursue a more aggressive cancer treatment, has died By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer February 16, 2021, 6:41 P...

Biden's $15 wage proposal: Job killer or a boon for workers? President Joe Biden’s effort to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour could provide a welcome opportunity for someone like Cristian Cardona, a 21-year-old fast food worker By PAUL WI...

In Australia, Google makes publisher deals, Facebook walks Google is quickly negotiating generous deals with Australian media companies to pay for journalism as lawmakers consider forcing digital giants into such agreements By ROD McGUIRK Associated Pre...

EXPLAINER: Why the power grid failed in Texas and beyond The power outages tormenting Texas and other states are exposing weaknesses in an electricity system designed when the weather’s seasonal shifts were more consistent and predictable By DAVID KOE...

Fox hosts Dobbs, Bartiromo strike back in voting fraud suit Three hosts for Fox News have filed motions to dismiss claims against them and their employer as part of a $2.7 billion libel lawsuit brought by a voting technology company By JOSHUA GOODMAN As...

Former Trump casino where stars played goes out with a bang A spot on the Atlantic City Boardwalk where movie stars, athletes and rock stars used to party and a future president honed his instincts for bravado and hype has been reduced to a dusty pile o...

California lawmakers propose ban on fracking by 2027 New legislation would ban all fracking in California by 2027, taking aim at the powerful oil and gas industry in a state that's been a leader in combating climate change By ADAM BEAM Associated Press...

Highlights of COVID-19 relief bill progressing in House A Democratic-led effort to pass a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package is moving ahead By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press February 16, 2021, 8:30 PM • 5 min read Share to Facebook Share to Twitte...

Lawmakers to face off with GameStop saga's key players The GameStop saga has been portrayed as a victory of the little guy over Wall Street giants but not everyone agrees, including some lawmakers in Washington By MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer Februar...