U.S. agricultural interests have long been among the most vocal opponents of the trade embargo with Cuba, arguing U.S. farmers were missing out on hundreds of millions of dollars in sales to the island. Published April 21, 2015
A move to end the death penalty in one of the nation's reddest states cleared a key hurdle Thursday as Nebraska's unicameral legislature easily advanced a bill that would abolish capital punishment. Published April 16, 2015
There will be a new pair of hands on the handlebars of the Segway, as a former Chinese rival has acquired the ungainly two-wheeled scooter that never lived up to its early billing as the future of 21st century transportation. Published April 15, 2015
Electric car pioneer Tesla moved a big step closer to bringing its model of direct sales to customers to Maryland as the Maryland General Assembly this week approved a bill lifting a blanket state ban on the practice. Published April 14, 2015
A stronger dollar and weaker demand in its major trading partners will cut into U.S. growth through 2016, the International Monetary Fund said in a new survey Tuesday, while the forecast is a bit sunnier for Europe and Japan. Going into this week's annual spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washington, IMF economists now predict that the American economy will grow 3.1 percent this year and next, down from January's forecast of 3.6 percent growth in 2015 and 3.3 percent growth in 2016. Published April 14, 2015
The U.S. and Iran are still sparring over whether and when economic sanctions will be lifted in the wake of a nuclear deal, but some of Tehran's traditional trading partners aren't waiting for the gates to officially swing open again. Published April 13, 2015
The Obama administration admits that a lot of questions remain over whether last week's nuclear breakthrough with Iran will produce a final deal, and for now, the markets appear to be hedging their bets as well. Published April 6, 2015
Today's college students are facing major financial transactions earlier than ever, but their ability to manage basic personal money decisions has not kept pace, according to a major new survey released Thursday. Published April 2, 2015
The nation's mall biggest mall operator has given up on its $23.2 billion hostile takeover bid for a rival whose portfolio include such upscale properties as Tysons Corner Center, a day after its sweetened bid was summarily rejected. Published April 1, 2015
They're bulky, dorky and uncomfortable, so a local boating group is turning to the collective wisdom of the Web in an effort to design a more user-friendly life jacket. Published April 1, 2015
The royal retainers are revolting: Queen Elizabeth II's Windsor Castle staff began voting Tuesday on what would be the first-ever labor "strike" against the British monarch, with unhappy workers say they face appalling working conditions, inferior pay and long hours keeping the castle's tourist operations humming. Published March 31, 2015
A new survey released Monday by the seniors' lobby AARP has some disheartening results for workers aged 45 to 70 who find their way back into the labor force after a layoff or an extended period without a job. The new post, in many cases, can't match the pay and benefits of the old one. Published March 30, 2015
The hostile takeover bid launched this week involving the industry's two biggest players shows the profound changes rocking the classic American shopping mall, which once dominated the market and the culture but now faces a challenge of how to stay relevant. Published March 11, 2015
Britain's defense secretary said Wednesday that his country is committed to keeping defense spending at the NATO's suggested rate of 2 percent of GDP, even as Prime Minister David Cameron scrapes to find creative ways to cut the government's bills. Published March 11, 2015
Extreme weather can bring out the best and worst in people, and Thursday's snowstorm across the D.C. region was no exception. Published March 5, 2015
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday her selection of former Seattle Fire Chief Gregory Dean to lead the District's fire department, which has been long troubled by morale issues, union disputes, and training and readiness concerns. Published March 2, 2015
New Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Wednesday introduced a plan to eliminate “burdensome” personal property taxes on small businesses make Maryland more attractive to businesses and investors. Published February 18, 2015
A jump in world chocolate prices could leave lovers looking for a sugar high this Valentine's Day with a case of sticker shock instead. Published February 12, 2015
In the high-stakes battle between advertisers at this year's Super Bowl, top corporate brands such as Budweiser, Doritos and Pepsi are once again spending record amounts for precious time during Sunday's big game. Published January 29, 2015
