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EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks

By Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America

The rules are part of California's plan to cut planet-warming carbon emissions and improve air quality in heavy-traffic areas.

This key inflation measure slowed sharply in February

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

It's an encouraging sign in the Fed's yearlong effort to cool price pressures through steadily higher interest rates.

Biden calls to revive tighter bank regulations that Trump weakened

By Fatima Hussein, Josh Boak, Associated Press

Weeks after the failure of two banks, President Joe Biden is calling for independent regulatory agencies to impose tighter rules on the financial system.

Why experts say now is a good time to buy a used car before prices surge

By Tom Krishner, Associated Press

For nearly a year, the average used vehicle in the United States had been gradually edging toward affordable again for millions of people. The relief felt belated and relatively slight, but it was welcome nonetheless.

WATCH: Ohio Congressional delegation unveils legislation following Norfolk Southern derailment

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

A bipartisan group of senators and representatives from Ohio held a news briefing on Thursday to introduce new legislation to improve railroad safety.

DeSantis-appointed oversight board says Disney stripped them of power

By Associated Press

Board members picked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee the governance of Walt Disney World say their Disney-controlled predecessors pulled a fast one on them by passing restrictive covenants that strip the new board of many of its powers.

Senate Democrats grill former Starbucks CEO over allegations of anti-union practices

By Lisa Desjardins, Tommy Walters

The former CEO of Starbucks went head to head with Democrats on Capitol Hill in a tense hearing over union drives at the company. Howard Schultz's opposition to unions has long been public, but some lawmakers and labor leaders allege…

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Credit Suisse violated plea deal with failure to report offshore accounts for clients' tax evasion, U.S. lawmakers

By Jamey Keaten, Courtney Bonnell, Associated Press

U.S. lawmakers say Credit Suisse violated a plea agreement by failing to report secret offshore accounts that wealthy Americans used to avoid paying taxes.

WATCH: Yellen testifies on Treasury budget in House hearing amid questions about banking system

By Associated Press

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testified on the department's budget Wednesday morning.

Why scrutiny of Starbucks' alleged union violations is boiling over now

By Justin Stabley

Public scrutiny is brewing for former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz on Wednesday as he testifies before a Senate committee about the company's alleged anti-union practices.