Los Angeles Drops Discrimination Lawsuit Against Citigroup
The suit had accused Citi of engaging in "red lining," or restricting credit in minority neighborhoods, and "reverse red lining," or targeting minorities for high-cost loans.
Proposed Fiat Chrysler-UAW Pact Would Gradually End Two-Tier Pay: Sources
Whether the company put more money on the table or if the same amount of spending in the previous agreement was reshaped was unclear.
Wall Street 'Bond King' Bill Gross Sues Pimco, Allianz Over Forced Ouster
Pimco managing directors were "driven by a lust for power, greed, and a desire to improve their own financial position and reputation," Bill Gross asserted.
How Doomed US Cargo Ship El Faro Met Its End
Data raise questions about the El Faro owner's assertion that the vessel's captain had chosen a "sound plan" to pass around Hurricane Joaquin.
Brazil's President Loses Legal Battle, Faces Impeachment Threat
The Federal Accounts Court ruled that Rousseff's government manipulated its accounts in 2014 to disguise a widening fiscal deficit.
Smaller US Businesses Fear Freeze From EU 'Safe Harbor' Ruling
"The biggest fear is they'll lose the opportunity to provide data services in Europe," a technology industry insider said.
Asia Stocks Up Slightly; China Holiday Break Nears End
Chinese stock markets, hit by wild swings in recent months due to growth and policy worries, were set to reopen after being shut since late September.
Scientists Call For Urgent Trials To Judge Flu Drugs For Pandemics
Their report was produced in response to a British government request for an evidence-based report to inform future policy decisions.
USA Today Publisher Gannett To Buy Journal Media For $280M
Closure of the deal is subject to approval from a majority of shareholders of Journal Media Group and antitrust regulatory clearance.
EU Talks Tough On Deportations Amid Flood Of Syrian Refugees
German Chancellor Angela Merkel made clear Wednesday that Europe would also do more to deter and expel those who reach Europe every year illegally.
Hurricane Joaquin 2015: US Coast Guard Ends Search For Missing Cargo Ship's Crew
"Everybody's crying. It's not a good situation," said Terrence Meadows, 36, a seaman who knew some of the missing crew members of the El Faro.
House Conservative Group Backs Florida's Webster For Speaker Role
On Thursday, all 247 House Republicans are scheduled to meet behind closed doors and vote on who they want to succeed John Boehner.
Obama Praises Unions, Workers' Rights At White House Summit
"I believe when people attack unions, they're attacking the middle class," the president told attendees of the first-ever White House Summit on Worker Voice.
Monsanto Slashing 2,600 Jobs, Buying Back Shares As Sales Fall
The layoffs would affect 11.6 percent of Monsanto's regular workforce, according to the company.
FTC May Delay Decision On Staples-Office Depot Deal: Report
The Federal Trade Commission may extend the timeline for approving the deal in the U.S. after EU regulators launched an investigation last month.
DNA Scientists Win 2015 Nobel Prize For Chemistry
Sweden's Tomas Lindahl, American Paul Modrich and Turkish-born Aziz Sancar won the award for work on mapping how cells repair damaged DNA.
Nokia To Keep Alcatel's Strategic Undersea Cables Unit
Alcatel, being acquired by Nokia, previously planned to sell a majority stake in Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks, or list the business separately.
Apple Its 'Own Worst Enemy': US Antitrust Monitor's Report
A federal judge had found that the company schemed with five book publishers from 2009 to 2010 to raise e-book prices in an effort to slow competitors.
Clinton To Announce Plan To Rein In Wall Street 'Abuses'
The Democrat said her plan would focus on more than banks, taking into account any kind of financial institution that causes disruption in the marketplace.
Congress Should Act On 'Scandalous' Fantasy Betting: Reid
"Online gaming is a real scary thing and we ought to look at all of it," said Reid, a former head of the gaming commission in Nevada.
Kerry Arrives In Haiti To Offer US Support Ahead Of Elections
"The United States condemns any violence and we encourage full participation in the election process," the secretary of state said in Port-au-Prince.
Pentagon Sees Big Impact If Congress Fails To Pass Budget
A continuing resolution would maintain spending at last year's levels, causing Defense to break multiyear agreements and possibly pay expensive penalties.
Ex-President Of UN General Assembly, Others Charged In Bribe Scheme
John Ashe, a former U.N. ambassador from Antigua and Barbuda, was accused of taking more than $1.3 million in bribes from Chinese businessmen.
American Apparel Seeks Fashion Revival Under Bankruptcy Plan
The retailer is attempting a traditional turnaround under the control of its bondholders, rather than auctioning off assets.
Auto Workers Threaten Strike At Fiat Chrysler In US
A work stoppage at the company's U.S. operations could cost it $40 million a week in operating profit, an economist said.
NATO Rejects Russia Explanation On Turkish Air Space
"An attack on Turkey means an attack on NATO," Turkey's president warned at a Brussels news conference.
Volkswagen Recall To Begin In January: CEO
"All the cars should be fixed by the end of 2016," Matthias Mueller told a German newspaper.
Faint Corporate Praise Greets TPP Trade Deal
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is aimed at liberalizing commerce across nations accounting for 40 percent of the world's economy.
Benghazi Committee Democrats Say They'll Release Witness Transcripts
The announcement came six days after the leader of U.S. House Republicans went on television to boast that a federally funded investigation had dented Hillary Clinton's poll numbers
Asian Shares Rise As US Rate-Hike Worries Fade
"The market seem to be driven by speculation on policy steps, including uncertain benefits from the Trans-Pacific Partnership."