J.B. Bickerstaff rebuilds Rockets defense
MINNEAPOLIS — When Damian Lillard drilled the 3-pointer to beat Houston in Game 6 of the first round of the playoffs last season, the Rockets left Portland knowing that they had to do one thing if they...
View ArticleDow industrials have their best day in three years
NEW YORK — The Dow Jones industrial average had its biggest surge in three years Thursday, its second straight triple-digit gain following the Federal Reserve’s reassurance that it was in no hurry to...
View ArticleDow industrials have best day in three years
NEW YORK — The Dow Jones industrial average had its biggest surge in three years Thursday, its second straight triple-digit gain following the Federal Reserve’s reassurance it was in no hurry to raise...
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I recently had to reiterate to my husband minorities are far more scared of the police than non-minorities, even when we haven’t done anything wrong. I suspect my mindset stems from being a Chicagoan —...
View ArticleHopes, fears, doubts surround Cuba's oil future
MIAMI — One of the most prolific oil and gas basins on the planet sits just off Cuba’s northwest coast, and the thaw in relations with the United States is giving rise to hopes Cuba can now get in on...
View ArticleDow tops 18,000 points as U.S. economy surges ahead
In a year full of market milestones, Wall Street crushed a couple more Tuesday, lifting the Dow Jones industrial average past the 18,000-point mark for the first time and delivering the Standard &...
View ArticleCan GOP shatter 'Obama coalition' in 2016?
ATLANTA — Republicans crowed in 2004 that freshly re-elected President George W. Bush had established a “permanent governing majority” for the GOP. Eight years later, Democrats were touting the...
View ArticleUS stocks mostly higher despite new fears over Greek bailout
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks were mostly higher on Monday afternoon as Wall Street winds down the year in this holiday-shortened week. European indexes fell on news that Greece will hold early elections that...
View ArticleStocks rise on last trading day of 2014
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are rising moderately on the final day of 2014 Wednesday, keeping the market on pace for its sixth consecutive year of gains.KEEPING SCORE: The Dow Jones industrial average rose...
View ArticleWhat if Hillary Clinton doesn't run for president?
WASHINGTON (AP) — In Washington, in Iowa, in New Hampshire, really in any place that's already talking about the 2016 campaign for president, just about everyone expects Hillary Rodham Clinton to run...
View ArticleWho then if Hillary Clinton doesn't run for president?
WASHINGTON — In Washington, in Iowa, in New Hampshire, really in any place that’s already talking about the 2016 campaign for president, just about everyone expects Hillary Rodham Clinton to run.But is...
View ArticleAP sources: Romney considering third run for White House
WASHINGTON — In a move that surprised his most loyal supporters and former staff, Mitt Romney told several donors Friday he's seriously considering a third run for the White House — a dramatic shift...
View ArticleJeb Bush applies lesson from Florida run
MIAMI — Jeb Bush called himself a “head-banging conservative” back in 1994 when he ran for governor of Florida on a promise to “club this government into submission.”He lost.Four years later, the...
View ArticleStocks fade late as oil dips, Fed gives investors pause
Investors struggled to figure out a barrage of signals from the Federal Reserve, oil markets and Corporate America Wednesday, and stocks fell sharply for second straight day.The Federal Reserve issued...
View ArticleFor Hilary Clinton, it's about deciding how to prepare for a low-key primary
WASHINGTON — The challenge ahead for Hillary Rodham Clinton is one faced by few White House hopefuls: running a primary campaign in which she faces little competition, if any at all.read more
View ArticleGOP governors with 2016 aspirations love to bash Washington
WASHINGTON — As they begin to shape their prospective bids for president, a group of ambitious Republican governors are eager to seize on voters' contempt for that most dirty of political words:...
View ArticleWisconsin's Walker the latest 2016 prospect with a UK hiccup
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — It ought to be the friendliest of soil for White House hopefuls looking to pad the resume with a little foreign policy experience: a trip to the United Kingdom.So far this campaign...
View ArticleUS stock market closes day mostly lower
NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market edged mostly lower on Wednesday, easing back from its latest all-time highs.The markets barely budged following the midafternoon release of minutes from the Federal...
View ArticleNew Pentagon chief Carter visits Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan — U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter made his international debut Saturday with a visit to Afghanistan to see American troops and commanders, meet with Afghan leaders and assess...
View ArticleSlight gains push US stocks to record highs; Home Depot up
The Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index delivered new highs Tuesday, beating marks they set last week.The Nasdaq composite also built on its gains for the year, finishing...
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