Why 97 companies are opposing Trump's travel ban
NEW YORK (AP) - Apple, Google and more than 90 other companies are pushing back in court against President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban, calling it unconstitutional, un-American and bad for the economy. The companies filed briefs Sunday to back lawsuits from Washington state and Minnesota fighting Trump's travel ban. The ban keeps refugees and travelers from seven Muslim-majority...
NEW YORK (AP) - Apple, Google and more than 90 other companies are pushing back in court against President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban, calling it unconstitutional, un-American and bad for the economy. The companies filed briefs Sunday to back lawsuits from Washington state and Minnesota fighting Trump's travel ban. The ban keeps refugees and travelers from seven Muslim-majority...
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick leaving Trump economic advisory panel
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick will resign from President Trump's economic advisory council, according to an email distributed Thursday to his employees.
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick will resign from President Trump's economic advisory council, according to an email distributed Thursday to his employees.
Metal objects in some cans prompt Skoal tobacco recall
WASHINGTON (AP) - Some varieties of Skoal, Copenhagen, Cope and Husky brand smokeless tobacco are being voluntarily recalled amid complaints of metal objects, some of them sharp, being spotted in cans.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Some varieties of Skoal, Copenhagen, Cope and Husky brand smokeless tobacco are being voluntarily recalled amid complaints of metal objects, some of them sharp, being spotted in cans.
Pork industry says not to worry about a bacon shortage
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - An insatiable demand for bacon depleted frozen pork belly supplies in the U.S. to a record low level for December, but the pork industry is confident it can keep up with demand and avoid any serious shortages. Bottom line: A pound of bacon may cost a little more as winter wears on, but prices should stabilize by summer.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - An insatiable demand for bacon depleted frozen pork belly supplies in the U.S. to a record low level for December, but the pork industry is confident it can keep up with demand and avoid any serious shortages. Bottom line: A pound of bacon may cost a little more as winter wears on, but prices should stabilize by summer.
Federal agency traces listeria in Blue Bell product to Iowa
BRENHAM, Texas (AP) - Federal inspectors have confirmed that listeria found in a brand of Blue Bell ice cream, prompting another recall of its products, originated with a third-party supplier. The Houston Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/2k4mlh4 ) that the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter last month to Iowa-based Aspen Hills detailing the company's failures in preventing...
BRENHAM, Texas (AP) - Federal inspectors have confirmed that listeria found in a brand of Blue Bell ice cream, prompting another recall of its products, originated with a third-party supplier. The Houston Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/2k4mlh4 ) that the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter last month to Iowa-based Aspen Hills detailing the company's failures in preventing...
Lose the scoop: Ben & Jerry's announces ice cream 'slices'
It's happened to everyone: You set out to just have a few bites of Ben & Jerry's, but before you know it, you're staring at an empty ice cream container. Now, the popular ice cream makers have a solution -- and it involves extra chocolate.
It's happened to everyone: You set out to just have a few bites of Ben & Jerry's, but before you know it, you're staring at an empty ice cream container. Now, the popular ice cream makers have a solution -- and it involves extra chocolate.
Facebook facing $500M bill in virtual reality copyright case
Facebook's virtual-reality subsidiary and two of its founders are facing a sobering reality after a jury hit them with a $500 million bill for infringing on the rights of a video-game maker.
Facebook's virtual-reality subsidiary and two of its founders are facing a sobering reality after a jury hit them with a $500 million bill for infringing on the rights of a video-game maker.
CEO Jeff Bezos says Amazon backs suit opposing Trump order
Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos says the Seattle-based company is prepared to support a lawsuit being brought by Washington state's attorney general against President Donald Trump and the administration over Trump's executive order on immigration and refugees.
Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos says the Seattle-based company is prepared to support a lawsuit being brought by Washington state's attorney general against President Donald Trump and the administration over Trump's executive order on immigration and refugees.
Repairs uncover cocaine worth $434K in airplane's nose gear
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Authorities say 31 pounds of cocaine that was accidentally discovered stashed in the nose of an American Airlines aircraft in Tulsa is worth around $434,000. Tulsa County Sheriff's Office spokesman Justin Green says the plane arrived in Miami from Bogota, Colombia, on Sunday. It was flagged for maintenance and sent later that day to Tulsa International Airport, where...
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Authorities say 31 pounds of cocaine that was accidentally discovered stashed in the nose of an American Airlines aircraft in Tulsa is worth around $434,000. Tulsa County Sheriff's Office spokesman Justin Green says the plane arrived in Miami from Bogota, Colombia, on Sunday. It was flagged for maintenance and sent later that day to Tulsa International Airport, where...
Starbucks to hire 10,000 refugees over next 5 years
WASHINGTON (AP) - Starbucks says it will hire 10,000 refugees over the next five years, a response to President Donald Trump's indefinite suspension of Syrian refugees and temporary travel bans that apply to six other Muslim-majority nations.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Starbucks says it will hire 10,000 refugees over the next five years, a response to President Donald Trump's indefinite suspension of Syrian refugees and temporary travel bans that apply to six other Muslim-majority nations.
Dallas-area Walmart stores to start selling cars
Walmart is getting into car sales and North Texas will be one of the retail giant’s target markets.
Walmart is getting into car sales and North Texas will be one of the retail giant’s target markets.
Trump proposes big import tax, triggering fight with Mexico
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - President Donald Trump called on fellow Republicans to help him enact "great and lasting change" during a party retreat Thursday but offered few details. Later his spokesman said the president will seek a 20 percent tax on Mexican imports to pay for a proposed border wall. The president was greeted by cheers as he took the stage in a hotel ballroom, telling...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - President Donald Trump called on fellow Republicans to help him enact "great and lasting change" during a party retreat Thursday but offered few details. Later his spokesman said the president will seek a 20 percent tax on Mexican imports to pay for a proposed border wall. The president was greeted by cheers as he took the stage in a hotel ballroom, telling...
For most Americans, Dow 20,000 carries little benefit
WASHINGTON (AP) - While Wall Street celebrates yet another stock market record - surpassing 20,000 on the Dow Jones industrial average - many Americans have little reason to cheer. Despite the spread of 401(k) retirement plans, the wealthiest 10 percent of households own roughly 80 percent of stock market wealth. The Dow's 23 percent surge over the past year has benefited mostly investors...
WASHINGTON (AP) - While Wall Street celebrates yet another stock market record - surpassing 20,000 on the Dow Jones industrial average - many Americans have little reason to cheer. Despite the spread of 401(k) retirement plans, the wealthiest 10 percent of households own roughly 80 percent of stock market wealth. The Dow's 23 percent surge over the past year has benefited mostly investors...
Dow Jones closes above 20,000
The Dow Jones industrial average eclipsed 20,000 for the first time on Wednesday morning. There were cheers from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange when the milestone was reached.
The Dow Jones industrial average eclipsed 20,000 for the first time on Wednesday morning. There were cheers from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange when the milestone was reached.
Bakery known for its outrageous donuts opens in Frisco
Fans of a new donut shop in Frisco camped out to be the first ones to take a bite Wednesday morning.
Fans of a new donut shop in Frisco camped out to be the first ones to take a bite Wednesday morning.
Reports of man killed trying to stop robbery at Rolling Oaks Mall in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Police in San Antonio say they have responded to a shooting at a large shopping mall. Romana Lopez, a spokeswoman for San Antonio police, confirmed that police on Sunday were at Rolling Oaks Mall. Lopez did not immediately provide any other details about the shooting. Video from local television stations showed police cars and at least two ambulances at the mall.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Police in San Antonio say they have responded to a shooting at a large shopping mall. Romana Lopez, a spokeswoman for San Antonio police, confirmed that police on Sunday were at Rolling Oaks Mall. Lopez did not immediately provide any other details about the shooting. Video from local television stations showed police cars and at least two ambulances at the mall.
American Airlines to sell restricted 'basic economy' ticket
DALLAS (AP) - The evolution of a caste system in the economy cabin of jetliners is deepening, with passengers divided and treated differently based on how much they are willing to pay the airline. American Airlines announced Wednesday that passengers will be able to buy "basic economy" tickets starting next month that will be similar to bare-bones fares already offered by Delta Air...
DALLAS (AP) - The evolution of a caste system in the economy cabin of jetliners is deepening, with passengers divided and treated differently based on how much they are willing to pay the airline. American Airlines announced Wednesday that passengers will be able to buy "basic economy" tickets starting next month that will be similar to bare-bones fares already offered by Delta Air...
Legacy West shopping center under construction in Plano
Dozens of restaurants and stores, hundreds of apartments and thousands of jobs are coming to one of the country's hottest new developments -- Legacy West in Plano. Marketing director Victoria Snee joins Good Day to talk about the dreaming, the planning, the building and the pay off.
Dozens of restaurants and stores, hundreds of apartments and thousands of jobs are coming to one of the country's hottest new developments -- Legacy West in Plano. Marketing director Victoria Snee joins Good Day to talk about the dreaming, the planning, the building and the pay off.
Wal-Mart to add about 10,000 retail jobs in the US
Wal-Mart plans to add about 10,000 retail jobs in the U.S. as it opens new stores and expands existing locations. The world's biggest retailer said Tuesday that there will also be about 24,000 construction jobs generated by its expansion plans. There will be 59 new, expanded and relocated Walmart and Sam's Clubs locations, according to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The company plans $6.8 billion in...
Wal-Mart plans to add about 10,000 retail jobs in the U.S. as it opens new stores and expands existing locations. The world's biggest retailer said Tuesday that there will also be about 24,000 construction jobs generated by its expansion plans. There will be 59 new, expanded and relocated Walmart and Sam's Clubs locations, according to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The company plans $6.8 billion in...
GM to add or keep 7,000 US jobs, make $1B factory investment
DETROIT (AP) - General Motors plans to invest $1 billion in U.S. factories and add thousands of new white-collar jobs, measures that have been in the works for years but were announced Tuesday after criticism from President-elect Donald Trump.
DETROIT (AP) - General Motors plans to invest $1 billion in U.S. factories and add thousands of new white-collar jobs, measures that have been in the works for years but were announced Tuesday after criticism from President-elect Donald Trump.