Texas governor-elect seeks federal funds to cover immigration costs
Texas has asked the White House for hundreds of millions of dollars illegal immigration has cost the state, Governor-elect Greg Abbott said on Monday, blaming President Barack Obama for not doing enough to secure the border.
Dec 08, 2014 4:10 PM EST
Financials lead Wall St higher; utilities lag
Bank shares led gains Friday on Wall Street after November payrolls data came in much stronger than anticipated, raising market expectations a rate hike from the Federal Reserve may materialize sooner than previously thought.
U.S. new home sales rise in October, but September revised down
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rose for a third straight month in October, but a downward revision to the prior month's sales pace indicated the housing market recovery would remain gradual.
U.S. services sector activity grows, November rate slows: Markit
The U.S. services sector expanded in November at a slower rate than the previous month as growth in new business slowed, an industry report showed on Monday
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Obama to announce immigration action in Thursday night speech: sources
U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to announce details of his executive action on immigration in a Thursday night speech ahead of travel to Las Vegas on Friday, sources close to the administration said.
Nov 19, 2014 11:36 AM EST
Netflix postpones Bill Cosby's stand-up comedy special
Online movie streaming giant Netflix is postponing the launch of embattled comedian Bill Cosby's stand-up comedy special "Bill Cosby 77," the company said on Tuesday, amid accusations that he sexually assaulted women.
Nov 19, 2014 11:34 AM EST
Saudi oil policy uncertainty unleashes the conspiracy theorists
If Saudi Oil Minister Ali al Naimi wants to stop conspiracy theories spreading before a crucial OPEC meeting next week, it's too late.
Nov 19, 2014 11:31 AM EST
U.S. military scrambles to keep its edge despite budget woes
Short of funds, and awash in global challenges, the U.S. military-industrial complex is betting on robotics and other new technologies to stay ahead of rapid advances in weapons development by China, Russia and other potential foes.
Nov 17, 2014 12:11 PM EST
Republicans weigh government shutdown to stop Obama on immigration
One Republican leader on Sunday held open the possibility that his party could move to shut down the government in an attempt to stop President Barack Obama from taking executive action on immigration policy.
Nov 17, 2014 12:08 PM EST
Obama asks FCC for strong net neutrality rules
U.S. President Barack Obama took a strong stance on Monday on new 'net neutrality' regulations being drafted by the Federal Communications Commission, saying the agency should reclassify broadband to regulate it more like a public utility.
Nov 10, 2014 10:23 AM EST
Fourth U.S. traffic death linked to Takata air bags
A fourth traffic death in a Honda Motor Co car has been linked to a defective air bag made by Japanese supplier Takata Corp, according to a county medical examiner in Florida.
Oct 20, 2014 11:14 AM EDT
U.S. CDC head criticized for blaming 'protocol breach' as nurse gets Ebola
Some healthcare experts are bristling at the assertion by a top U.S. health official that a “protocol breach” caused a Dallas nurse to be infected with Ebola while caring for a dying patient, saying the case instead shows how far the nation’s hospitals are from adequately training staff to deal with the deadly virus.
Oct 13, 2014 11:54 AM EDT
Email alias of former Fed chair Bernanke comes out in AIG trial
Of all the key government players involved in saving the U.S. economy from collapse back in the autumn of 2008, Edward Quince has hardly earned a mention.
Oct 10, 2014 11:53 AM EDT
Costs and bidding process scare off European hopefuls
What do European cities Stockholm, Oslo, Krakow, Lviv, St Moritz and Munich have in common? What do European cities Stockholm, Oslo, Krakow, Lviv, St Moritz and Munich have in common? They have all turned down or pulled out of bidding for the Winter Olympics in 2022 and triggered alarm bells at the International Olympic Committee.
Oct 10, 2014 11:51 AM EDT
UPS starts U.S. service to lower failed deliveries
United Parcel Service Inc (UPS.N) said it started a service in the United States that would allow customers to collect or return packages to lockers in neighborhood convenience and grocery stores, addressing concerns of failed deliveries.
Oct 08, 2014 11:14 AM EDT
The Big Data bounty: U.S. startups challenge agribusiness giants
Chris Gould's combine cab is loaded like the cockpit of a fighter jet he used to fly as he harvests soybeans in northern Illinois, steered by satellites, four video screens glowing with up to minute updates about his crop and the work's progress.
Oct 08, 2014 11:03 AM EDT
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