Ford cutting production of cars to just Mustang, Focus by 2020

Ford Motor Company is cutting back on car models to just two by the year 2020, according to a release Wednesday.

Subway could close up to 500 North American restaurants

Fast-food sandwich chain Subway could close approximately 500 stores in North America this year as part of an “aggressive” revitalization plan

Southwest faced with fines, union safety complaints

DALLAS (AP) -- Southwest Airlines runs its planes hard. They make many short hops and more trips per day than other U.S. airliners, which adds to wear and tear on parts, including the engines.

Sell-off in industrial, tech stocks sends Dow down for 5th straight day

U.S. stocks are sinking Tuesday as investors fear that rising oil prices and other costs will slow down growth in company profits. The worries began to set in after construction and mining equipment maker Caterpillar said it doesn't expect to top its first-quarter profit for the rest of this year. Industrial and basic materials companies and technology firms are taking some of the worst losses....

Ice pops recalled over listeria contamination concerns

A West Virginia company is issuing a voluntary recall for 3,000 cases of ice pop brands due to listeria concerns. 

FAA orders more engine inspections after Southwest accident

The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday ordered ultrasound inspections of hundreds of jet engines like the one that blew apart at 32,000 feet in a deadly accident aboard a Southwest Airlines plane. The agency said the order affects 352 engines on new-generation Boeing 737s, a twin-engine jet that is a workhorse of the aviation industry, used by airlines around the world.

Southwest sends apology, $5K, to passengers on damaged jet

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Southwest has sent a letter of apology, a $5,000 check and a $1,000 travel voucher to passengers who were on a flight that made an emergency landing in Philadelphia after an engine exploded. "Please accept our deepest apologies," Chairman Gary Kelly wrote in a letter dated April 18, a day after the accident.

Wells Fargo to pay $1B for mortgage, auto lending abuses

Wells Fargo is being fined a combined $1 billion by two federal regulators for abuses tied to its mortgage and auto lending businesses. 

Uber to up its background checks for drivers

Uber will start doing annual criminal background checks on U.S. drivers and hire a company that constantly monitors criminal arrests as it tries to do a better job of keeping riders safe.

Facebook sends privacy alerts to affected users

Facebook has begun alerting some users that their data was swept up in the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal.

Coffee shop hiring people with disabilities is ‘human rights movement,' owner says

(FOX NEWS) -- The smell of freshly brewed coffee fills a packed cafe situated on a cobblestone street in the coastal city town of Charleston, S.C. Baristas greet customers with smiles, sometimes hugs. At one point, customers and employees start dancing.

Whataburger brings back buffalo ranch chicken strip sandwich

Whataburger is bringing back a popular menu item since many customers couldn’t get enough of:  the buffalo ranch chicken strip sandwich.

IT'S BACK! Dollaritas return to Applebees due to "popular demand"

Remember the days of the one-dollar margaritas in the not-too-distant past? It turns out they are making a comeback at Applebees.