September 15, 2020

Netflix CEO embraces 'no rules,' but work is anything but chill

Unlimited vacation. No dress code (just don’t show up naked). No approval needed for expenses. And if you criticize the company, you might get rewarded […]
September 15, 2020

States see pressure to ban race-based hairstyle prejudice

RIO RANCHO, N.M. — A growing number of states are facing pressure to ban race-based discrimination against hair texture and hairstyles in schools and in […]
September 15, 2020

The Latest: India reports lowest coronavirus jump in a week

NEW DELHI — India has reported its lowest daily jump in new coronavirus infections in a week, logging another 83,809 infections in the past 24 […]
September 15, 2020

U.S. tariffs on China are illegal, says world trade body

A World Trade Organization panel ruled Tuesday that Trump administration tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods are illegal, vindicating Beijing even if the […]
September 15, 2020

Federal Reserve to meet after sharp changes to its outlook

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve policymakers will meet this week for the first time since they significantly revised the Fed’s operating framework in ways that will […]
September 15, 2020

Fines, fees and fear: Minneapolis neighbors speak out against 'harassing' homeowners association

The homes in the Heritage Park neighborhood in north Minneapolis are impeccable, the lawns kept short and green, the trash cans lined up in a […]
September 14, 2020

T.I. settles federal claim he pushed bogus cryptocurrency

ATLANTA — Rapper and actor T.I. has settled civil charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that he helped promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency. T.I., […]
September 14, 2020

Man who twice sold Trump-Maples ring pleads in diamond scam

DETROIT — A suburban Detroit jewelry buyer, auctioneer and appraiser who twice auctioned an engagement ring presented by Donald Trump to second wife Marla Maples […]
September 14, 2020

LA Sheriff to politicians: emphasize trust in justice system

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County sheriff on Monday criticized elected officials, sports figures and civic leaders for “fanning the flames of hatred” as […]
September 14, 2020

2 charges dismissed in trial over plant fire during Harvey

HOUSTON — A judge on Monday dismissed two of the charges a chemical manufacturer and one of its former executives were facing during an ongoing […]