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By JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ African-American and Latino cashiers, salespeople and first-line managers are paid less, are less likely to be …

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) _ Wal-Mart is hoping denim pants will raise the spirits of its more than 1.2 million …

NEW YORK (AP) _ The Wendy’s Co. board of directors approved a new $1.4 billion stock buyback plan that will also trim Chairman Nelson Peltz’s …

NEW YORK (AP) _ Thinking of making the leap to freelance, or hiring an independent contractor? Here are some pros and cons to keep in …

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ Many Iowans can expect higher electric bills soon, thanks to higher summer temperatures and higher rates being charged by MidAmerican …

By SUSAN HAIGH HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ After working through the night to secure enough votes, Democratic House leaders initiated debate at about 5:30 a.m. …

By SEANNA ADCOX COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The incentives package that brought Volvo to South Carolina could cost taxpayers an additional $87 million if the …

By NIRMALA GEORGE NEW DELHI (AP) _ Indian shopkeepers withdrew a popular brand of instant noodle from their shelves Wednesday after tests revealed the snack …

By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) _ U.S. auto sales were stronger than expected in May, boosted by Memorial Day promotions and strong …

By RYAN VAN VELZER PHOENIX (AP) _ Phoenix is suing the Federal Aviation Administration over flight path changes that have led to aircraft noise that’s …