Tag: U.S. News

U.S. protectionism could undermine modest growth forecast for eurozone, says EU Commission

FRANKFURT, Germany -- Europe's economy has left stagnation behind but is headed for only modest growth in coming months as consumers regain some...

Advance Auto Parts is closing hundreds of stores in an effort to turn its business around

NEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) — Advance Auto Parts is closing more than 500 stores and shedding another 200 independent locations as...

Wisconsin agency issues first round of permits for Enbridge Line 5 reroute around reservation

MADISON, Wis. -- Enbridge's contentious plan to reroute an aging pipeline around a northern Wisconsin tribal reservation moved closer to reality Thursday after...

Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures

WASHINGTON -- Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that the Federal Reserve will likely cut its key interest rate slowly and deliberately in the...

How Alex Jones' Infowars wound up in the hands of The Onion

The purchase of Alex Jones ' Infowars at a bankruptcy auction by the satirical news publication The Onion is the latest twist in...

The state that cleared the way for sports gambling now may ban 'prop' bets on college athletes

TRENTON, N.J. -- After an unexpected loss in which he threw four interceptions in September, Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne heard from bettors angry...