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TransAsia to cancel more flights following crash

TransAsia Says To Cancel More Flights Following Crash

The company will cancel 52 flights next week, in addition to the 90 already canceled after one of its aircraft crashed into a river in Taipei.

India-U.S. Nuclear Agreement: India Clarifies, Says Supplier Not Directly Liable In Case Of A Mishap

India releases details of a breakthrough agreement reached during Obama's visit, but U.S. diplomats say there are issues still to be resolved.

Oil Refinery Strike: Union Leaders Cite ‘Bad-Faith Bargaining,’ Threaten To Expand Walkouts To Two More Refineries

The United Steelworkers union indicated it would likely widen its refinery strike to facilities in Indiana and Ohio.

Brazil's Rousseff Popularity Plunges Amid Scandal, Bad Economy

Rousseff promised during last year's campaign that she would not have to dramatically raise utility prices or slash government spending, but since her October re-election she has done both.

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Drug Use On US Roads Rises As Drunken Driving Drops

New data shows that motorists are using drugs more often while en route.

20 Percent Of Russian Media Outlets To Close By 2016, Predicts Head Of Moscow Journalism Union

Due in part to a struggling economy, one-fifth of the outlets operating in Russia could shut their doors by this time next year.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Drops After S&P Downgrades Greece, But Closes Out Best Week Since January 2013

But Standard & Poor’s downgraded Greece’s credit rating with a negative outlook, reigniting concerns about the health of the global economy.

Illegal Immigration 2015: Work Permits Given To 1 Million Immigrants Who Weren't Eligible To Work In US, Report Finds

The system "encourages and rewards more illegal immigration," according to the Center for Immigration Studies.

Binge-Eating Disorder Drug: Vyvanse, Controversial ADHD Medication, Approved by FDA

The FDA has approved Vyvanse as the first drug to treat binge-eating disorder, but no one’s cheering.

Major League Soccer 2015: Player Strike Looms Over MLS Season

Major League Soccer could become the latest pro sports league to see a work stoppage over a newly proposed collective-bargaining agreement.

Carbon Capture And Storage Technology Faces Uncertain Future After Feds Pull Plug On $1.7B FutureGen Facility

The technology is considered crucial for allowing the world to use fossil fuels in a lower-carbon future, but interest and investments are drying up.

SEC Probes Suspicious Blackberry Stock Trades Prior To Samsung Acquisition Rumors

Questionable trades of BlackBerry stock took place just hours before Reuters reported a possible Samsung takeover.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Rises Despite Strong Jobs Report That Could Speed Fed Rate Hike

Bank shares jumped more than 1 percent because higher interest rates benefit their earnings.

Cuomo Officials Directed State Loan To Cuomo Donor At Center of Corruption Probe

New York's governor accepted $1 million in campaign contributions from a developer who received New York tax breaks and subsidies.

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Q4 2014 Earnings Preview: Can Tesla Thrive Against Electric Cars Like Chevrolet Bolt And Audi Q8 E-Tron?

If the electric car market is about to break out then Tesla will face the giants poised to cash in.

Tesla Motors Has Poached At Least 150 Apple Inc. Employees In War For Talent

At least 150 former Apple employees have been drawn to Tesla over the years, but why would anyone leave Cupertino?

TransAsia Safety Record: ATR 72 Fleet Had History Of Engine Problems

The fleet to which the crashed TransAsia flight belonged had a history of engine problems, and the company had barely completed its standard improvement orders.

Hackers and Cybercrime: Financial Firms Increasingly Targeted For Fraud

A surprising number of financial-services companies fall victim to cybercrime. How much is at stake for corporate giants?

Jobs Report January 2015: US Economy Added 257,000 Jobs Last Month, Unemployment Rate Ticks Up To 5.7%

U.S. employers added 257,000 jobs in January, marking the longest stretch of job gains above the 200,000 level since 1994.

Siemens To Cut Nearly 8,000 Jobs Worldwide As Part Of Restructuring Plan To Save Over $1B

The company currently has over 300,000 employees, of whom 115,000 are based in Germany.

Job Growth Still Hasn't Translated Into Wage Gains

U.S. unemployment may be falling, but paychecks aren't growing. In 2014, the average hourly wage only rose from $24.17 to $24.57 an hour.

Uber To Launch Panic-Button, 'Safety Net' Features On Feb. 11

The rise of rideshare companies around the world has drawn attention to the safety of women passengers.

Japan To Begin Reopening Nuclear Reactors in June: Report

The country shut down all 48 of its nuclear power stations following the 2011 Fukushima disaster.

TransAsia Flight 235: Flight Data Show Engines Lost Power Before Crash, Restart Attempt Failed

Taiwan's Aviation Safety Council said that the pilots may have shut down one engine in an attempt to restart both engines.

Union Rejects Sixth Refinery Offer From Shell; Talks Next Week

The United Steelworkers union (USW), which represents workers at 63 U.S. refineries, had recommended that locals reject the proposal.

Taiwan Plane Crash Survivor Says Seat Change Saved Life, Another Says Engine 'Did Not Feel Right'

Chen Ming-chung told his wife that he had an "uneasy feeling" before he boarded the plane and insisted on a seat change.

Verizon To Sell Wireline Operations, Towers Worth $15.6B

Frontier Communications will nearly double its size by buying Verizon's local wireline operations in California, Florida and Texas.

UK Hiring Slows As Skills Shortages Bite, Recruiters Say

The number of Britons finding permanent jobs via recruitment agencies grew at its slowest rate in nearly two years in January.

Pilot's Body Found Still Clutching Joystick Of Crashed Taiwan Plane: Media

The pilot of a doomed TransAsia plane, hailed as a hero for his actions in the moments before a crash that killed 21 people, was reportedly found holding the joystick in the cockpit.

New York Train Was Not Speeding Before Crash With Car

The commuter train that plowed into a car stopped on a crossing this week was traveling just below the speed limit, a federal investigator said on Thursday.