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Hegseth announces a new drone command and cuts to 20% of generals in 'State of the Force' speech
The Pentagon chief announced the intention to create a new four-star command to oversee the rollout of autonomous …
Stock rally peters out, but market still ends week higher
A rally that pushed a key index to a record high petered out Friday.
Compromise budget approved by California Legislature
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California lawmakers on Friday passed a compromise budget to meet Gov. Jerry Brown's demands for restrained spending, even as the package sends billions more to public schools and increases spe…
Fogo de Chao shares jump almost 29 percent in market debut
NEW YORK (AP) - Shares of Fogo de Chao Inc. surged in their first day of trading after the Brazilian steakhouse chain priced its IPO above the expected range.
Semi emissions rules issued
WASHINGTON - The Obama administration on Friday proposed tougher mileage standards for medium and heavy-duty trucks, the latest move by President Barack Obama …
Republicans try to squelch FDA reviews
WASHINGTON - House Republicans are pushing to ease proposed government regulations for companies that sell e-cigarettes and other new tobacco products, a move that Democrats charge could lead to unsafe products on …
To Tara go the spoils
LOS ANGELES - For the first time, a Los Angeles shelter's Hero Dog award has gone to a cat.
White gunman caught in killing of 9 in historic black church
CHARLESTON, S.C. - It was an act of "pure, pure concentrated evil," Charleston's mayor said - a black community's leading lights extinguished in a spray of bul…
Fitbit shows off its pipes in NYSE debut as shares soar
NEW YORK - Fitbit flexed some muscle Thursday and its shares rocketed almost 50 percent higher in the first day of trading for the fitness tracking gear maker.
Auto industry quality improves, Japanese don't keep pace
DETROIT - The quality of cars and trucks made by European, Korean and U.S. companies has improved so much in recent years that Japanese automakers, long the industry standard, are having trouble keeping pace.
Greece, creditors dig in their heels on eve of meeting
ATHENS, Greece - Greece and its creditors publicly blamed one another for an impasse in bailout talks Wednesday, on the eve of a eurozone finance ministers' meeting billed as key to their outcome.
Treasury: Woman will be picked for $10 bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alexander Hamilton, who has been featured on the $10 bill since 1929, is making way for a woman.
At least nine killed in church shooting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A white man opened fire during a prayer meeting inside a historic black church in downtown Charleston on Wednesday night, killing nine …
Waiting and anticipating
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve took note Wednesday of a strengthening U.S. economy and appears on track to raise interest rates this year for the first time …
Trading places
United Airlines will stop flying to John F. Kennedy International Airport in October and shift premium cross-country flights there to its nearby hub in Newark,…
Fed likely to raise rate
WASHINGTON - With evidence that the U.S. economy is rebounding from a winter slump, the Federal Reserve will likely signal this week that an interest rate increase is coming - just not quite yet.