NEW YORK | After veteran salaries drop, baseball players want change
NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Walker’s salary dropped from $17.2 million to $2 million in two years. Greg Holland was cut from $14 million to $2 million this season. Daniel Murphy fell from $17.5 million to $10 million. While Manny Machado agreed to a pending $300 million, 10-year contract with San Diego and Bryce Harper … Continue reading NEW YORK | After veteran salaries drop, baseball players want change
SAN FRANCISCO | California student accused of making ‘Banana Plug’ drug app
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Northern California college freshman is facing felony charges for allegedly creating an iPhone app he dubbed the Banana Plug to sell illicit drugs. Collin Howard on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to federal drug charges in San Jose after a grand jury indicted him on Feb. 14. Howard, 18, had earlier … Continue reading SAN FRANCISCO | California student accused of making ‘Banana Plug’ drug app
WASHINGTON | Trump says trade deal will determine outcome on auto tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says tariffs on imported vehicles from Europe are something “we certainly think about” and a final decision depends on the United States and the European Union reaching a trade deal. Trump was asked about the prospect for tariffs on auto imports before a meeting Wednesday with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian … Continue reading WASHINGTON | Trump says trade deal will determine outcome on auto tariffs
WASHINGTON | Minutes show Fed officials noted number of rising threats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve policymakers last month noted greater threats to the U.S. economy, ranging from adverse effects of the government shutdown to rising trade tensions, and opted to emphasize that they would be “patient” in raising interest rates. Minutes of the Fed’s discussions in January showed that Fed officials also felt that further … Continue reading WASHINGTON | Minutes show Fed officials noted number of rising threats
WASHINGTON | More US remains from Korean War nearing final ID
WASHINGTON (AP) — The remains of more American soldiers killed decades ago in the Korean War are likely to be identified shortly from 55 boxes provided last summer by the North Korean army, the lead scientist working on the identifications said Wednesday. John Byrd, director of the Defense Department laboratory responsible for the work, said … Continue reading WASHINGTON | More US remains from Korean War nearing final ID
LAS VEGAS | Caesars Entertainment talks with billionaire investor Icahn
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Caesars Entertainment said Wednesday that it has talked with billionaire investor Carl Icahn, who began pushing for fundamental changes this week after revealing a 10 percent stake in the casino operator. Caesars said it is evaluating Icahn’s ideas and will keep listening to the activist investor. The company’s comments came a … Continue reading LAS VEGAS | Caesars Entertainment talks with billionaire investor Icahn
PARIS | French court hits Swiss bank UBS with $5.1 billion penalty
PARIS (AP) — A French court ordered Switzerland’s largest bank, UBS, to pay 4.5 billion euros ($5.1 billion) in fines and damages for helping wealthy French clients evade tax authorities, sending a stern warning to tax dodgers and the banks that aid them. The Paris court convicted Zurich-based UBS AG on Wednesday of aggravated money … Continue reading PARIS | French court hits Swiss bank UBS with $5.1 billion penalty
BRUSSELS | EU’s Juncker, UK’s May say Brexit talks were “constructive” and plan another meeting before month’s end
BRUSSELS (AP) — EU’s Juncker, UK’s May say Brexit talks were “constructive” and plan another meeting before month’s end. By Associated Press