Lowe’s to close 20 stores, cut almost 2K jobs

Home-improvement retailer Lowe’s Cos. said Monday it will close 20 underperforming stores in 15 states and cut 1,950 jobs in order to focus on more […]

Libya official: No confirmation Gadhafi son caught

A Libyan spokesman said Wednesday that revolutionary forces have captured some fighters close to one of Moammar Gadhafi’s sons in the fugitive leader’s hometown but […]

Expanding Danforth Plant Science Center hires scientists

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center announced Friday that it has hired new scientists for its expansion efforts after an extensive global search.
The scientists, who […]

Rate on 30-year mortgage falls to record 3.94 pct.

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 3.94 percent this week, the lowest rate ever. For those who can qualify, it’s an […]

Study: Colombia anti-union violence undeterred

A new study challenges claims from the administration of President Barack Obama that Colombia is making important strides in bringing to justice killers of labor […]

BofA debit card fee may change customers’ spending methods

Angela Malerba, who works in public relations in Boston, carries a debit card because she likes to know when she buys something that she has […]

Hurricane Hilary churns up surf, far from land

Forecasters say Hurricane Hilary continues to kick up rough surf and rip currents along the coast of Mexico.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Monday that […]

Boeing to deliver first 787 after years of delays

Boeing delivers its first 787 jet on Sunday. It’s been a long time coming.
The new jet, which was supposed to be flying passengers three years […]

U.S. calls Full Tilt Poker site a

NEW YORK — U.S. prosecutors made new allegations Tuesday in a probe of the Full Tilt Poker website, accusing self-styled “Poker Professor” Howard Lederer and […]

Deadline passes but talks continue for Ca. grocers

The passing of a strike deadline brought nothing but more uncertainty for Southern California grocery workers as their union’s talks with three major supermarket chains […]