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U.S. bankruptcy court approves sale of J.C. Penney

By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press

A U.S. bankruptcy court approved the sale of the ailing 118-year-old retailer to its two largest landlords and its primary lenders.

GOP unveils $1.4 trillion spending bill amid post-election turmoil

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

Republicans controlling the Senate have unveiled a government-wide, $1.4 trillion spending bill. It's a mostly bipartisan measure that faces uncertain odds during this period of post-election tumult in Washington.

EU files antitrust charges against Amazon over use of data

By Associated Press

European Union regulators have filed antitrust charges against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of using data to gain an unfair advantage over merchants using its platform.

Virus relief package uncertain in post-election Congress

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

President-elect Joe Biden is making clear that he wants new coronavirus legislation to pass before he takes office. But Republicans controlling the Senate are poised to assert more influence and have rejected demands for a more than $2 trillion package.

European Union puts tariffs on U.S. but hopes for change with Biden

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

The move comes a year after the World Trade Organization authorized the United States to slap penalties on EU goods worth.

FTC says Zoom misled users on its security for online meetings

By Associated Press

Federal regulators are requiring Zoom to strengthen its security in a proposed settlement of allegations that the video conferencing service misled users about its level of security for meetings.

WATCH: Biden speaks on plans for COVID-19, economy

By Associated Press

As he begins his transition to the presidency, Joe Biden is pivoting from a bitter campaign battle to a more pressing fight: reining in the pandemic.

Facebook takes down fake Iranian accounts supporting anti-Netanyahu protests in Israel

By Associated Press

Facebook detailed several instances in which it removed fake accounts set up to interfere in the politics of other countries.

Unemployment drops to 6.9 percent and U.S. adds a solid 638,000 jobs

By Associated Press

The gain suggested that a tentative economic recovery may remain intact even in the face of a surging viral outbreak.

Facebook bans big 'Stop the Steal' group for sowing violence

By Barbara Ortutay, David Klepper, Associated Press

Facebook banned a large group called "Stop the Steal" that supporters of President Donald Trump were using to organize protests against the presidential vote count.