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Labor Day holiday gas prices in U.S. lowest in 3 years, AAA says

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Gasoline prices across the United States ahead of the Labor Day weekend are the least expensive they've been in three years, analysts say.

China, U.S. levy new retaliatory tariffs against each other; stocks drop

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President Donald Trump on Friday increased tariffs against Chinese goods hours after Beijing announced new punitive taxes on $75 billion worth of U.S.-made products.

Trump ‘thinking about’ another payroll tax cut

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President Donald Trump said Tuesday afternoon he would consider a temporary payroll tax cut even though he believes the economy is strong and there's no recession on the horizon.

EPA defies California rules over Monsanto Roundup

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has defied California regulators by no longer approving labels claiming Monsanto Roundup is known to cause cancer.

FDA orders 4 companies to halt sales of flavored e-cigarettes, hookahs

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The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday ordered four companies to halt sales of flavored e-cigarettes and hookah tobacco products.

China’s decision to cease agricultural imports rocks U.S. farmers

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China's announcement this week that it will cease importing agricultural products from the United States sent shock waves through America's battered farming sector.

Burger King to launch ‘Impossible Whopper’ nationwide next week

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Fast food franchise Burger King said Thursday it will launch its plant-based "Impossible Whopper" nationwide, after it made a successful trial run in select U.S. markets.

Federal Reserve lowers interest rates for 1st time since 2008

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Weeks of speculation were put to rest Wednesday when the Federal Reserve announced a quarter-percent interest rate cut in its mid-year assessment of U.S. economic health.

Corn prices plummet as USDA shows far more acres planted than predicted

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Corn prices plummeted Friday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture released data on the number of acres planted, showing numbers that were far higher than previous predictions. However, the USDA has warned that that numbers may not be accurate.

Apple recalls overheating 15-inch MacBook Pro notebooks

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Apple announced a voluntary recall of some of the older models of its MacBook Pro laptop on Thursday.

North Carolina accuses JUUL of targeting children in lawsuit

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North Carolina filed a lawsuit against JUUL on Wednesday, accusing the e-cigarette maker of targeting children in its marketing and failing to clearly state the risks associated with the product.

U.S. orders suspension of all flights to, from Venezuela

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All flights between the United States and Venezuela were suspended indefinitely, the Department of Homeland Security's secretary announced Wednesday.

New federal rules aim to stop debt collector harassment

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a proposal Tuesday to set new rules to protect consumers from harassment by debt collectors.

Tyson recalls nearly 12 million pounds of chicken strips

Tyson Foods has recalled 12 million pounds of chicken strips over potential metal contamination, federal food safety officials said Saturday.