AP Breaking News
The latest breaking business, global, and technology news from the Associated Press
Pricey gift: MLB offers Series film set for $2,229
November 20, 2009, 6:37PM ET
Major League Baseball has the perfect gift to bust a budget in a recession.
Wyoming challenges Yellowstone snowmobile rules
November 20, 2009, 6:36PM ET
The state of Wyoming has filed a new federal lawsuit seeking to block the National Park Service from restricting snowmobile numbers in Yellowstone National Park.
Sun-Times Media names John Barron group publisher
November 20, 2009, 6:34PM ET
Sun-Times Media Group, which was recently sold out of bankruptcy to an investor group, said Friday it named John Barron to the newly created group publisher position and as senior vice president of news and editorial operations.
West Virginia regulators approve gas rate increase
November 20, 2009, 6:31PM ET
West Virginia's Public Service Commission has approved a 5 percent rate increase for Hope Gas Inc.
La. businessman indicted in alleged Ponzi scheme
November 20, 2009, 6:27PM ET
A Louisiana businessman was charged Friday with engaging in a Ponzi scheme to defraud about 160 investors -- mostly elderly people -- out of roughly $19.5 million and using some of the money to pay for cars, cruises, sports tickets and a house.
GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care
November 20, 2009, 6:25PM ET
Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care -- and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul.
Former Iowa slaughterhouse manager seeks acquittal
November 20, 2009, 6:24PM ET
A former kosher slaughterhouse manager convicted of financial fraud has asked for an acquittal or new trial, saying prosecutors unfairly brought in evidence of immigration violations.
Nasdaq notifies Overstock it violated listing rule
November 20, 2009, 6:22PM ET
Overstock.com Inc. said Friday that it received a listing rule violation letter Thursday from the Nasdaq Stock Market related to the recent filing of its third-quarter report.
Colo. billboard links Obama with jihadists
November 20, 2009, 6:20PM ET
A billboard showing President Barack Obama wearing a turban has sparked a lot of attention at the suburban Denver used car dealership that put it up.
Stocks fall for 3rd day as dollar strengthens
November 20, 2009, 6:19PM ET
Investors can't shake their fears that the economy isn't keeping up with the stock market.
Report: Hershey may launch bid for Cadbury
November 20, 2009, 6:19PM ET
Hershey Co. may make a $17 billion bid for UK candy company Cadbury PLC, topping the recent $16.5 billion hostile offer by Kraft Foods Inc., the Wall Street Journal reports Friday.
Small Florida bank shuttered, 124th this year
November 20, 2009, 6:13PM ET
Florida banking regulators on Friday shut down Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida, marking the 124th U.S. bank to succumb this year to the struggling economy and rising loan defaults.
Moderate Dems pivotal in Saturday health care vote
November 20, 2009, 6:10PM ET
Suitably opaque, Section 2006 takes up only a few dozen lines in a sweeping health care bill that runs to 2,074 pages and mentions neither Sen. Mary Landrieu nor her state of Louisiana.
Fla. commissioner OKs Citizens Property rate hikes
November 20, 2009, 6:09PM ET
More than 15,000 mobile home owners insured by state-backed Citizens Property insurance Corp. will see an 11 percent increase on their insurance policies in 2010.
Venezuela government intervenes in 4 banks
November 20, 2009, 6:08PM ET
Venezuela's government took over management of four private banks on Friday, citing serious irregularities and violations of banking regulations.
How the major stock indexes fared on Friday
November 20, 2009, 6:08PM ET
Stocks fell for a third straight day Friday as a disappointing outlook from computer maker Dell Inc. suggested that an economic recovery could be uneven. The market, which has been shuttling between concerns about the economy and traders' need to find high-yielding investments, is back to worrying about the economy. Demand for safe haven investments like Treasurys and the dollar rose for a second day in response to Dell's outlook and comments from European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet, who said the ECB plans to start reining in some of its stimulus programs. A rising dollar also hit commodities producers and exporters.
Americans save more but earn less as rates fall
November 20, 2009, 6:04PM ET
The U.S. is finally becoming a nation of savers. Now if only we could get something for our money.
TD Ameritrade offering $1.25B in senior notes
November 20, 2009, 6:04PM ET
Online retail brokerage TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. said Friday that it will sell $1.25 billion in senior unsecured notes in a public offering and use proceeds to retire debt and stagger the maturity of its long-term bonds.
Kings owner will no longer operate WNBA franchise
November 20, 2009, 6:02PM ET
The Sacramento Monarchs folded on Friday, a shocking and disappointing development for the WNBA and one of its original eight franchises.
New Hampshire AG seeks bankruptcy for mortgage co.
November 20, 2009, 5:59PM ET
The New Hampshire attorney general's office wants to force a mortgage company that closed suddenly into bankruptcy.
