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Jamie Dimon under pressure ahead of investor vote

Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 12:34 PM

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the country's biggest bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs.... more...

Consumer group flags high SPF ratings on sunscreen

Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 5:03 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sunbathers headed to the beach this summer will find new sunscreen labels on store shelves that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use. But despite those long-awaited changes, many sunscreens continue to carry SPF ratings that some experts consider misleading and potentially dangerous, according to a consumer watchdog group.... more...

Buybacks are a big factor behind stock market boom

Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 11:37 AM

NEW YORK (AP) -- It's the narcissist rally.... more...

'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes

Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 11:23 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.... more...

Slim, broadcasters take fight to soccer field

Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 10:34 AM

MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexicans often feel that billionaire Carlos Slim owns everything in their country, from telephone and Internet companies to banks and chain stores, but his latest acquisitive foray is meeting resistance after touching a national passion: soccer.... more...

US gas prices up 11 cents over past 2 weeks

Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 1:22 PM

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) -- The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has jumped 11 cents over the past two weeks.... more...

Tea party looks to take advantage of moment

Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 12:33 PM

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Is the tea party getting its groove back? Shouts of vindication from around the country suggest the movement's leaders certainly think so.... more...

What do we eat? New food map will tell us

Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 11:05 AM

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought.... more...

Report: Yahoo nearing $1.1B acquisition of Tumblr

Posted on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 7:32 PM

NEW YORK (AP) -- Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more traffic and advertisers to the Internet company's website and mobile applications.... more...

Union leads march in Rome calling for job creation

Posted on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 9:46 AM

ROME (AP) -- A union of Italian metal workers has led thousands of people in a march through the heart of Rome to press the new government for measures to spur job creation.... more...