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Crude oil prices test recent lows at start of holiday-shortened week

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Crude oil prices were lower Monday morning at the start of a holiday-shortened week that will see reduced volume as traders and investors tested recent lows, and also as the front-month WTI contract was set to move January.

Cargo shipper Maersk pledges to cut carbon emissions to zero by 2050

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Maesk, the world's largest container shipping company, announced plans to cut net carbon emissions to zero by 2050.

Farm bill includes billions aimed at keeping dairy industry afloat

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With years of low milk prices driving American dairy farmers out of business, the federal government plans to pour billions of dollars into new support programs.

Starbucks begins expanded delivery service to 6 U.S. cities

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Americans in a number of cities no longer need to leave the house for their morning coffee.

Ford F-150, Mustang, other models involved in 3 new safety recalls

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Ford said Wednesday it will recall about 1.5 million F-150 pickup trucks due to a defect that can cause the vehicles to downshift suddenly.

Dow Jones rebounds from Boeing losses, closes up 201 points

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average bounced back from early losses brought on by plummeting Boeing stocks to close up 200 points on Monday.

Trump defends North Korea sanctions, rules out more pressure in Moon meeting

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President Donald Trump said Thursday he supports the enforcement of North Korea sanctions, but also suggested he was holding back on stronger measures because of his relationship with Kim Jong Un.

Industry sees big potential for civilian version of plane-chopper hybrid

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Some 500 years after Leonardo da Vinci envisioned a medieval version of a helicopter, a company that now bears his name wants to revolutionize air travel by offering the first civilian tilt rotor aircraft -- basically a cross between an airplane and a chopper.

U.S. economy beats projections with 224,000 jobs in June

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The United States added 224,000 jobs during the month of June, beating analysts' expectations by about 60,000, the Labor Department said in its monthly workforce report Friday.

Police arrest striking workers at American Airlines HQ in Texas

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Dozens of protesting food service workers were arrested Tuesday outside the Dallas-area headquarters of American Airlines, most for civil disobedience, police said.

Auto workers union to strike against General Motors at midnight

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The United Auto Workers union announced Sunday morning it will strike against General Motors at midnight after its members failed to reach a new labor agreement.

Utah businessman Mac Christensen, founder of Mr. Mac stores, dies at 85

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Mac Christensen, owner of Mr. Mac, a clothing store known for outfitting LDS missionaries, and for his civic duty and service to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died at age 85.

United Auto Workers president resigns amid embezzlement charges

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United Auto Workers President Gary Jones resigned Wednesday amid accusations he embezzled more than $1.5 million from the union.

Volkswagen plans to build 1.5M electric vehicles by 2025

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Volkswagen said Friday it will accelerate its electric car production goal to 1.5 million vehicles by 2025, up from a previously planned 1 million.