PUERTO RICO

The retailer's Puerto Rico unit filed a lawsuit against the commonwealth over a new tax it claimed would lift its tax burden above 90 percent of operating income.

The power authority PREPA has reached a tentative debt restructuring deal with bond insurers, say sources familiar with the matter.

The commonwealth made its December debt payment, but it owes nearly $1 billion in January.

Politicians, labor representatives and other leaders were set to gather in Washington Wednesday to demand Congress take action on Puerto Rico's debt crisis.

The Florida senator's seat on the foreign relations committee could pay off for one of his big backers.

Asteroid 2015 TB145 started life as a comet.

The cargo ship disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle on Oct.1 as Hurricane Joaquin battered the Bahamas.

El Faro disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle as 155 mph winds from Hurricane Joaquin churned the sea.

Asteroid 2015 TB145 is estimated to measure about 1,300 feet across.

The White House released a statement Wednesday urging Congress to take action in diverting Puerto Rico from a financial disaster.

An unusual star called KIC 8462852 sparks theories and curiosity among amateur astronomers and experts.

As many as 1 million people will party in a parade up New York's Fifth Avenue Sunday.

The El Faro's last known port was Jacksonville, Florida, where it docked on Sept. 30 before making its way to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Authorities have not heard from the ship’s captain in more than 48 hours -- "not good news," as one official put it.

The winning numbers Wednesday night were 21, 39, 40, 55, 59, with the Powerball of 17, and Power Play of 3.

Apple's latest phone has gone on sale around the world with people still willing to queue up overnight to buy the much-sought-after smartphone.

The catch is customers would lease the Apple smartphone through the deal instead of purchasing it outright.

Apple has gradually expanded sales of the smartwatch to its stores and retail partners such as Best Buy.

Apple may choose Samsung, TSMC and Intel to build its next smartphone chip.

Battery life showed no noticeable improvement over the last iPhone, and improvements to the camera are barely noticeable.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 by honoring the histories, traditions and contributions of Latinos.