WASHINGTON – The indictment that alleges covert foreign lobbying by two former Trump campaign officials is casting shadows on three powerful Washington lobbying and legal firms, with Democratic as well as Republican ties, broadening the stakes of the Russia investigation and drawing in the brother of Hillary Clinton’s campaign chairman. […]
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Asian shares rise on optimism on growth, Wall Street gains
TOKYO – Asian shares were higher Wednesday on optimism about global economic growth following gains on Wall Street. Continue Reading Below KEEPING SCORE: Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added 1.9 percent to close at 22,420.08. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 added 0.5 percent to 5,937.80. South Korea’s Kospi gained 1.3 percent to 2,556.47. […]
Sony revives pet AI project with updated robot dog
Japan’s Sony said on Wednesday it has brought back AIBO more than a decade since it last made the robotic dog, as the electronics and entertainment firm seeks to rebuild its reputation for innovation after years of restructuring. Continue Reading Below The announcement comes a day after Sony confirmed its […]
Japan’s Abe re-elected PM after big election win
Japan’s Shinzo Abe was re-elected prime minister on Wednesday after his ruling bloc’s big election win last month and days ahead of a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump that is expected to be dominated by concerns over a volatile North Korea. Continue Reading Below Abe, 63, took office in […]
Brent oil near 2-year highs as OPEC’s compliance with cuts improves
Brent crude oil prices were near two-year highs on Wednesday as OPEC has significantly improved compliance with its pledged supply cuts and Russia is also seen keeping to the deal. Continue Reading Below Brent futures, the international benchmark for oil prices, were at $61.15 per barrel at 0504 GMT, up […]
Dodgers rally past Astros to force Game Seven
Corey Seager’s sixth inning sacrifice fly helped the Los Angeles Dodgers eke out a come-from-behind 3-1 Game Six victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday to force a World Series decider. Continue Reading Below Seager’s deep fly ball to right field allowed Chase Utley to scamper home for the go-ahead […]
Game publisher EA’s holiday-quarter sales forecast misses estimates
Electronic Arts’ revenue forecast for the holiday quarter narrowly missed estimates on Tuesday as the game developer gears to face tough competition from rivals such as Activision. Continue Reading Below Shares of the videogame publisher that closed up nearly 2 percent were down 3.4 percent at $115.60 in after-market trading. The […]
Wal-Mart triples online items, lowers prices as holiday season kicks in
Wal-Mart Stores Inc is planning to boost sales and fend off rivals this holiday season by doubling down on incentives for shoppers who buy online and those who visit its stores. Continue Reading Below The world’s largest retailer said it tripled its online selections for the holiday season to 60 […]
The Latest: Trump encourages House GOP tax plan writers
WASHINGTON – The Latest on President Donald Trump’s tax overhaul (all times local): Continue Reading Below 9:30 p.m. President Donald Trump is offering words of encouragement to House Republicans as they struggle to come up with a tax plan. In a tweet late Tuesday, Trump writes: “The Republican House members […]
Tribe rejects plan to build tram, hotel in Grand Canyon
Tribal lawmakers reticent of developing sacred land at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World said no Tuesday to a multimillion-dollar project to build an aerial tram to take paying visitors to a riverside boardwalk in the Grand Canyon. Continue Reading Below The Navajo Nation Tribal Council voted […]