AP Breaking News
The latest breaking business, global, and technology news from the Associated Press
RI slow to spend $20 million in stimulus funding
November 22, 2009, 1:43PM ET
The administration of Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri (kuh-CHEHR'-ee) has failed for months to spend $20 million meant to insulate poor people's homes against the winter chill and put unemployed people to work during one of the worst economic crises since the Great Depression.
Survivors recount China mine disaster; 92 dead
November 22, 2009, 1:38PM ET
When gas levels suddenly spiked deep in the Xinxing coal mine, Wang Jiguo grabbed two co-workers and they ran for their lives. Minutes later, there was a huge bang, a torrent of hot air and the earth shuddered.
NRC investigating radiation at Three Mile Island
November 22, 2009, 1:28PM ET
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is sending investigators to the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant after a small amount of radiation was detected there.
Rising unemployment taxes could hinder hiring
November 22, 2009, 1:20PM ET
As if small businesses needed another reason not to hire, consider their latest financial burden: The cost of rising unemployment itself.
NY saves $3.1 million in energy efficiency program
November 22, 2009, 1:11PM ET
Turning off lights, turning down the heat and buying with an eye toward energy efficiency is saving New York more than $3.1 million so far this fiscal year.
Denmark: 65 world leaders for UN climate summit
November 22, 2009, 12:49PM ET
Sixty-five world leaders have said they will attend the Copenhagen climate summit in December, and several more have responded positively to invitations, Danish officials said Sunday.
Senate moderates frustrate other Democrats on bill
November 22, 2009, 12:40PM ET
Senate moderates on Sunday threatened to scuttle the health care bill if their demands weren't met, frustrating rank-and-file Democrats who say their colleagues' views were out of step with American voters.
Hundreds protest Iranian president's Brazil visit
November 22, 2009, 12:27PM ET
Hundreds of Brazilians are protesting the impending visit of Iranian's president, citing his calls for Israel's destruction, his government's controversial nuclear activities and his declarations against homosexuals.
Radiation detected at Three Mile Island; public OK
November 22, 2009, 11:08AM ET
A small amount of radiation has been detected in a reactor building at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in central Pennsylvania. Officials say there is no public health risk.
Report: UK's Cadbury won't bite on Hershey offer
November 22, 2009, 11:06AM ET
British candy company Cadbury PLC will reject an expected 10.3 billion pound ($17 billion) takeover bid from U.S. confectionary giant Hershey Co., a newspaper reported Sunday.
Deutsche Bahn signs $26B Qatar railroad deal
November 22, 2009, 9:50AM ET
An investment company owned by Qatar's sovereign wealth fund on Sunday signed a $26 billion deal with Germany's national railway operator to build a railroad network, a key part of the natural gas-rich Gulf sheikdom's expansion plans.
Schumer wants probe of frequent flier mile claims
November 22, 2009, 8:22AM ET
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is calling for a federal review of complaints by consumers that they are losing millions of frequent flier miles without notice in confusing agreements.
More Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving
November 22, 2009, 8:00AM ET
The number of Americans traveling away from home for Thanksgiving will be up only slightly this year from 2008, according to a report from the AAA auto club.
Denmark: 65 world leaders for UN climate summit
November 22, 2009, 7:53AM ET
A Danish official says 65 world leaders so far will attend the Copenhagen climate summit in December and several more have responded positively to invitations.
Iraq's Oct. oil exports drop due to attacks
November 22, 2009, 7:16AM ET
An Iraqi official says insurgent attacks caused a 4 percent drop in the country's oil exports in October compared to the previous month, but that revenues were up due to higher prices.
South Koreans to get Apple's iPhone this week
November 22, 2009, 2:49AM ET
Apple Inc's iPhone is coming to South Korea this week, a local carrier announced Sunday, bringing the iconic communications device to one of the world's most sophisticated mobile phone markets.
Motown caps 50th anniversary with hometown gala
November 22, 2009, 12:24AM ET
Black ties and gowns filled a ballroom Saturday in a big-bucks salute to Detroit-style royalty -- the King of Motown, the Queen of Soul and the Kid of Rock.
Chavez: banks violating laws will face sanctions
November 22, 2009, 12:01AM ET
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says his government was forced to take over management of four private banks because they were not complying with laws and were unable to prove the origins of their funds.
Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle
November 21, 2009, 11:28PM ET
Invoking the memory of Edward M. Kennedy, Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. There was not a vote to spare.
Obama trumpets Asia trip as boost to US economy
November 21, 2009, 8:13PM ET
President Barack Obama's eight-day trip to Asia produced no tangible wins for the United States, though he is citing talks with Asian allies that he says could help create thousands of job and open new markets for American goods in the future.
