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WATCH: Trump casts doubt on hopes for a China trade deal

Asked whether the U.S. and China can reach an agreement before a March 1 deadline, Trump said: "I don't know."…

After longest shutdown, House OKs pay raise for civilian federal workers

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The 2.6 percent raise matches the raise given to the military last year and would override a pay freeze imposed by President Donald Trump. The measure, passed by a 259-161 vote, goes to the Senate, where its prospects are unclear.

How the Fed’s balance sheet works and why investors care

By Gretchen Frazee

Investors are increasingly turning their attention to the Federal Reserve's balance sheet and whether it could help keep the economy on track or prematurely plunge the nation into another recession. Here's what you need to know.

Foxconn shifts focus of Wisconsin project away from manufacturing jobs

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Foxconn Technology Group said Wednesday it is shifting the focus of its planned $10 billion Wisconsin campus away from blue-collar manufacturing to a research hub, while insisting it remains committed to creating 13,000 jobs as promised.

WATCH: Fed chair makes announcement on interest-rate outlook

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will hold a news conference at 2:30 p.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here.

This new app could help answer your Medicare questions

By Philip Moeller

“What’s Covered” is designed to help people understand Parts A and B of Medicare.

How a cockfighting ban could affect Puerto Rico’s struggling economy

By Gabriela Martinez

Beginning in December, the long-held but controversial tradition of cockfighting will be banned in Puerto Rico.

3 things to watch for from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

The Federal Reserve is set Wednesday to leave its key short-term interest rate alone and to signal that it will remain cautious this year about raising rates further.

Workspaces for women become more popular in #MeToo era

By Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press

Women-focused workspaces are tapping into a desire among many women to build a community that's different from the stereotypical corporate culture.

California utility PG&E files for bankruptcy amid wildfire lawsuits

By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press

The nation's largest utility is trying to relieve itself of some of the billions of dollars in damages it could face as a result of California's devastating wildfires.