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U.S. regulators open probe into unexpected automatic braking on some Hondas

By Tom Krisher, Associated Press

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has 278 complaints that the problem can happen in 2017 through 2019 CR-V SUVs and 2018 and 2019 Accord sedans.

Small convoy opposing COVID-19 mandates departs from California

By Eugene Garcia, Associated Press

Truckers demanding an end to coronavirus mandates began a cross-country drive from California to the Washington, D.C., area on Wednesday.

Stocks slump, oil surges as Russia begins military action in Ukraine

By Associated Press

Market benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul fell 2 percent and Hong Kong and Sydney lost more than 3 percent Thursday. Oil prices jumped nearly $3 per barrel on unease about possible disruption of Russian supplies.

Why millions of older Americans are retiring early in the wake of the pandemic

Among the reasons for the current labor shortage in the U.S. is the exodus of older workers retiring early during the pandemic. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports.

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Germany's chancellor suspends Nord Stream 2 amid Ukraine tensions, but what is it?

By David McHugh, Associated Press

The undersea pipeline directly links Russian gas to Europe via Germany and is complete but not yet operating. It has become a major target as Western governments try to exert leverage on Russia to deter further military moves against its…

Wall Street skid continues as Ukraine crisis escalates

By Damian J. Troise, Associated Press

Stocks shifted between small gains and losses in morning trading on Wall Street Tuesday as tensions escalated in Ukraine over Russia's decision to send forces into that nation's eastern regions.

Across the U.S., rents at 'insane' levels with no relief in sight

By R.J. Rico, Associated Press

Rents have exploded across the country, causing many to fall behind on payments, dig deep into their savings or downsize to subpar units.

WATCH: White House economic advisor Cecilia Rouse testifies before the Senate Banking committee

By News Desk and Associated Press

White House economic advisor Cecilia Rouse testified before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs on the state of the American economy.

For New Orleans, the return of Mardi Gras is critical 'for our pocketbooks and our souls'

By Roby Chavez

Despite the pandemic, New Orleans is moving forward, albeit with a cautious approach, toward Mardi Gras. Fifteen parades across the New Orleans area are rolling this weekend.