US Congress returns, with 1 month to avert government shutdown

The U.S. Congress returns on Tuesday with less than a month left to perform one of its core functions — keeping federal agencies funded and averting a partial government shutdown.

Powerball jackpot rises to an estimated $1.3 billion after no winning ticket sold

The Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $1.3 billion Monday night after the winning numbers failed to appear.

Coming price cuts at McDonald's may signal a broader fast-food price war

McDonald's is cutting prices on some combo meals to woo back customers who've been turned off by the rising costs of grabbing a fast-food meal.

Kraft Heinz breaks up, cites changing consumer tastes and little appetite for big food companies

Kraft Heinz is splitting into two companies a decade after a merger of the brands created one of the biggest food manufacturers on the planet.

There are fewer home sellers nationwide. Here's why

The number of home sellers is down for the first time in two years, as a new analysis by Redfin showed an estimated 14,000 fewer people put their homes up for sale nationwide.