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China Raises Tariffs On US Pork, Fruit In Trade Dispute

China raised import duties on a $3 billion list of U.S. pork, apples and other products Monday in an escalating dispute with Washington over trade and industrial policy.

Starbucks, Other California Coffee Sellers Must Add Cancer Warning

Coffee sellers in California should have to post warnings because the brew may contain an ingredient that’s been linked to cancer, a judge has ruled.

South Carolina's A'ja Wilson, Notre Dame Coach Muffet McGraw Take Home AP's Top Honors

Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw called this the toughest year of her Hall of Fame career. Having four players go down for the season with ACL injuries will do that.

Authorities Investigate SUV Crash That Killed Family Of 8

They were known as the Hart Tribe, a free-spirited family of two women and their six adopted children who raised their own food, took spontaneous road trips and traveled to festivals and other events, offering free hugs and promoting unity.

More Armed Security Officers In US schools, Study Finds

Armed security officers are becoming more prevalent at America’s schools, according to a federal study released Thursday amid a heated debate over whether teachers and other school officials should carry guns.

Trump Fires Veterans Affairs Secretary Shulkin

President Donald Trump fired Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin on Wednesday in the wake of a bruising ethics scandal and a mounting rebellion within the agency.

Tesla Starts Community College Courses To Train Technicians

Electric car maker Tesla Inc. is fostering community college training programs for what could be new blue-collar jobs as mechanics for the growing number of battery-powered vehicles.

Lawsuit Challenges FDA Delay Of E-Cigarette Review

Several anti-smoking groups are suing the Food and Drug Administration over a decision by Trump administration officials to delay the review of e-cigarettes.

US Stocks Rally; Dow Surges 669, Clawing Back Lost Ground

News that the U.S. and China are open to negotiating to avert a trade war put investors in a buying mood Monday, giving the market its best day in more than two years and erasing about half of its huge losses last week.

Sale Of Snack Company Snyder's-Lance Could Close Soon

The maker of Lance peanut butter sandwich crackers and Snyder's of Hanover pretzels is set to be taken over by one of the largest U.S. packaged food companies.

Lowe's Chairman and CEO Niblock is retiring

Lowe's Chairman and CEO Robert A. Niblock is retiring.

US Gun Maker Remington Files For Bankruptcy Protection

U.S. gun maker Remington Outdoor Company has filed for bankruptcy protection, after years of falling sales and lawsuits tied to the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.

Trump On Transgender Ban: Doing Military A Favor

President Trump discusses banning transgender people from the military.

Trump Signs $1.3 Trillion Budget After Threatening Veto

President Donald Trump signed a $1.3 trillion spending measure Friday, averting a midnight government shutdown just hours after declaring he was considering a veto.

Utah Governor Signs Law Legalizing 'Free-Range Parenting'

So-called free-range parenting will soon be the law of the land in Utah after the governor signed what appears to be the country’s first measure to formally legalize allowing kids to do things on their own to foster self-sufficiency.

Behind Facebook’s Baby Step Fixes: Defending Its Ad Business

Wondering why Facebook seems to be taking baby steps to address the biggest scandal in its history? Stronger safeguards on user data might damage Facebook’s core business of using what it knows about you to sell ads that target your interests.

Trump Orders Huge Tariffs On China, Raises Concerns About Possible Trade War

Primed for economic combat, President Donald Trump set in motion tariffs on as much as $60 billion in Chinese imports to the U.S. on Thursday and accused the Chinese of high-tech thievery, picking a fight that could push the global heavyweights into a trade war.