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Amazon’s Walla Walla data center plan sparks tension between protesters, local officials
WALLA WALLA — More than 400 Washingtonians across 19 locations took to the streets Sunday to demand a statewide mo…
Tailgate woes cause Ford F-150 recall in Canada, but not US
DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling its popular F-150 pickup truck in Canada to fix a problem with electric tailgate latches, but identical trucks aren't being recalled in the U.S.
Bad timing: New virus poses threat to fragile world economy
This should be peak season for a 12-room hotel near the train station in the Chinese industrial hub of Wuhan. The Chinese New Year usually brings in plenty of travelers and delivers profits of around $3,000 a month.
In grinding manufacturing slump, 3M cuts another 1,500 jobs
A profound slump in manufacturing and a trade war that has slowed economic growth in China has led to a second round of layoffs at 3M, the Minnesota company that makes Post-it notes as well as industrial coatings a…
What's next for the Keystone XL pipeline in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Plans for construction of the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline inched forward last week with several approvals at both the federal and state levels, but opponents in South Dakota say they haven’t …
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Post-It notes maker 3M cutting about 1,500 jobs
A profound slump in manufacturing and a trade war that has slowed economic growth in China has led to a second round of layoffs at 3M, the Minnesota company that, in addition to Post-it notes, makes industrial coat…
Greece says landmark 15-year bond auction successful
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece raised money in 15-year bond auction on Tuesday at a low interest rate, as the country borrowed beyond the scope of a bailout-repayment relief plan for the first time.
Germany rejigs reconnaissance system plan, drops US drones
BERLIN (AP) — Germany said Tuesday it is abandoning plans to install a new airborne reconnaissance system on U.S.-made drones and will instead install it on manned aircraft.
Stocks move higher on Wall Street a day after a big drop
Stocks moved broadly higher on Wall Street in afternoon trading Tuesday, reversing most of the indexes' losses from a sell-off the day before.
Trump taps ex-Tennessee House speaker for US utility board
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump has nominated a former Tennessee House speaker to serve on the board of directors of the nation's largest public utility.
US consumer confidence shows solid gain in January
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence showed a strong gain in January, bolstered by continued strength in the job market.
Stocks open higher on Wall Street a day after a big drop
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose in early trading Tuesday as investors shifted money into technology companies following a broad sell-off a day earlier over fears that the spread of a deadly virus in China could af…
Pfizer posts 4Q loss, misses Street views, on lower revenue
Pfizer's ongoing restructuring is significantly reducing revenue, resulting in a $337 million loss in its fourth quarter and a miss of Wall Street's profit expectations.
US home price gains accelerate amid smaller supply of homes
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home prices rose at a faster pace in November than the previous month as lower mortgage rates and a sharp drop in available properties have pushed would-be buyers to bid up home values.
Experts say UK should lower salary threshold for immigrants
LONDON (AP) — A panel of immigration experts says Britain should lower the salary threshold for immigrants after Brexit and urged the government to quickly set up new migration rules once the U.K. leaves the Europe…