Trump EPA nominee ordered to release emails with energy industry
An Oklahoma judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump's nominee to run the Environmental Protection Agency to turn over thousands of emails he exchanged with or about the fossil fuel industry by next Tuesday, though he may already be confirmed for the position by then.
General Dynamics gets $170 million cybersecurity order
The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency has awarded General Dynamics a $170 million contract to perform various cybersecurity services.
Trump signs repeal of rule to protect waterways from coal mining waste
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed legislation to eliminate an Obama administration rule designed to protect waterways from coal mining waste.
Trump nominates Alexander Acosta as labor secretary
President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated as his new secretary of labor Alexander Acosta, who served as assistant attorney general for the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division under former President George W. Bush.
Some businesses to close for ‘Day Without Immigrants’
The United States, mostly in major cities, is gearing up for "A Day Without Immigrants" on Thursday in which immigrants will boycott businesses and schools to highlight their role in U.S. society.
Senate confirms McMahon to lead Small Business Administration
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly confirmed Linda McMahon, a former World Wrestling Entertainment executive to lead the Small Business Administration.
Playboy brings nudity back to its pages
Nudity is returning to Playboy magazine with its upcoming March/April 2017 issue following a year without it.
Aetna, Humana cancel $34B merger agreement
Aetna and Humana canceled their $34 billion merger agreement Tuesday after a federal judge blocked the health insurance companies' deal on antitrust grounds.
Passenger drones to launch as sky-high taxis in Dubai
As self-driving cars enter wider testing in the United States, residents of the United Arab Emirates may be may be a step or two ahead -- single-passenger autonomous drones may start flying around Dubai by July, according to officials there.
Dow climbs to new record Monday; S&P reaches $20T
The major U.S. blue chip stock index closed trading Monday in record territory.
Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau talk immigration, trade at White House
President Donald Trump continued on Monday to welcome a parade of world leaders to the White House -- this time rolling out the red carpet for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Facing multiple pressures, oil prices move lower
Gains in production from some OPEC members, expected U.S. gains and European economic concerns pushed oil prices lower early Monday.
Chinese investor charged by SEC with insider trading in DreamWorks deal
The Securities and Exchange Commission charged a Chinese investor with insider trading in Comcast's acquisition of DreamWorks Animation.
Ex-professor gets prison for Swiss tax cheat scheme
A former University of Rochester business professor will spend seven months in prison after being convicted of stashing more than $200 million in Credit Suisse bank accounts to avoid paying U.S. taxes.