Jan 19 NASCAR to hold pre-race Daytona 500 concert with Luke Combs By Jenna Fryer, Associated Press Combs performed virtually for NASCAR's season finale in November but has not done a live show since March. NASCAR prides itself on its elaborate pre-race pomp and entertainment. Continue reading
Jan 18 UK seafood trucks protest at Parliament over Brexit red tape By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British fishing communities were among the strongest supporters of leaving the European Union, because it promised the chance to regain control over who is allowed to fish in British waters. Continue reading
Jan 15 NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas By Paul Weber, Associated Press The announcement Friday comes months after New York's attorney general sued the NRA over claims that top executives illegally diverted tens of millions of dollars for lavish personal trips. Continue reading
Jan 15 Biden’s COVID-19 aid plan could revamp economy, prompt GOP resistance By Josh Boak, Associated Press The $1.9 trillion rescue plan unveiled by President-elect Joe Biden offers the chance to sculpt the U.S. economy toward the Democrats’ liking: a $15 minimum wage, aid to poor families and federal dollars going to public schools. Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch 6:09 Businesses begin backing away from Republicans after Capitol attack By Paul Solman, Lee Koromvokis Since last week's riot at the Capitol, more and more companies are cutting ties with Donald Trump, and dozens of corporations suspended political contributions to the 147 members of Congress who refused to certify the election of Joe Biden. Paul… Continue watching
Jan 14 Most major U.S. airlines ban guns in luggage for D.C. flights ahead of Inauguration Day By David Koenig, Associated Press Meanwhile, key lawmakers and the head of the nation's largest union of flight attendants are asking that anyone arrested in connection with the riot be put on the government's no-fly list. Continue reading
Jan 14 Powell signals Federal Reserve will keep aiding economy with bond buying By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sought Thursday to tamp down any concerns that the Fed might soon withdraw some of its support for the U.S. economy and stressed that any such pullback would be signaled far in advance. Continue reading
Jan 14 Connecticut probing Amazon’s e-book deals with publishers By Dave Collins, Associated Press Connecticut authorities are investigating whether Amazon's e-book deals with certain publishers are anticompetitive and violate antitrust laws. Continue reading
Jan 14 U.S. unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as virus takes toll By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs. Continue reading
Jan 13 FAA steps up enforcement against unruly airline passengers By Associated Press The move Wednesday by the Federal Aviation Administration follows several incidents involving people who refused to wear masks or conducted in-flight demonstrations of support for President Donald Trump. Continue reading