New Year will bring new minimum wage in some states

Dec 31, 2015
More than a dozen states and several cities boost pay for minimum wage workers.

Britain clearing out antiquated laws

Dec 31, 2015
British lawmakers are set to abolish some ancient statutes that look silly today.

Hard cider sales bubble up

Dec 31, 2015
A new bill will likely help cider makers boost sales and expand the market.

One band's $1.2 million ticket to play the Rose Parade

Dec 30, 2015
With 716 members, the Texas squad is the U.S.'s largest high school marching band.

German company offering apprenticeships to refugees

Dec 30, 2015
Not everyone's on board with the plan, though.

Panama Canal prepares for bigger vessels

Dec 30, 2015
The changes will allow for ships that can carry up to three times the cargo.

For public good, not for profit.

The cage-rattling strategy of Carl Icahn

Dec 30, 2015
He got Pep Boys for $1 billion. But even if he had lost, Icahn would have won.

Puerto Rico prepares to pay back debt

Dec 30, 2015
The payment will affect the island's budget and infrastructure.

Cleanup concerns raised as coal companies decline

Dec 30, 2015
Many have "self-bonded" their costs for reclaiming mines if they should go under.