Stocks rise on Fed stimulus hopes, home sales
Written by BERNARD CONDON,AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are moving higher Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said it was too soon for the central bank to pull back on its economic stimulus programs.
Oklahoma tornado damage could top $2 billion
Written by RAMIT PLUSHNICK-MASTI,Associated Press SEAN MURPHY,Associated Press
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The tornado that tore through an Oklahoma City suburb destroyed or damaged as many as 13,000 homes and may have caused $2 billion in overall damage, officials said Wednesday.
House panel moves to curb military sexual assaults
Written by RICHARD LARDNER,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of a House panel angry over sexual abuse problems in the military are set to vote on a bill that would strip commanding officers of their authority to unilaterally change or dismiss court-martial convictions — a change that lawmakers believe will lead to a cultural shift that encourages more victims to step forward.
AAA: 31.2M drivers to take Memorial Day road trip
Written by SCOTT MAYEROWITZ,AP Business Writer
It's going to be another busy Memorial Day weekend on the nation's highways.
Cameron: 'Indications' London attack terror
Written by CASSANDRA VINOGRAD,Associated Press PAISLEY DODDS,Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister David Cameron says there are "strong indications" that a brutal attack in London is terror-related.
Okla. residents come home to pick up the pieces
Written by CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN,Associated Press RAMIT PLUSHNICK-MASTI,Associated Press
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — With her son holding her elbow, Colleen Arvin walked up her driveway to what was left of her house for 40 years.
Apple case seen as possible spur to tax action
Written by MARCY GORDON,AP Business Writers PETER SVENSSON,AP Business Writers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that tech darling Apple Inc. has been dragged front and center into the debate over the U.S. tax code, lawmakers are hoping that the spotlight on such a high-profile company could be the catalyst for Congress to take action to close loopholes or reform the law.
Star witness to stay mum for House hearing on IRS
Written by ALAN FRAM,Associated Press STEPHEN OHLEMACHER,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee taking Congress' latest look at the Internal Revenue Service's mistreatment of tea party groups will apparently have to do so without input from the star witness.