UN condemns US economic embargo of Cuba though more nations sit out after Trump push

The U.N. General Assembly has condemned the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th year. It comes even as Washington's campaign to influence the outcome led to a number of countries voting against the resolution or sitting out the decision for the first time. The vote on Wednesday was 130-17, with 25 abstentions. The vote last year was 165-7, with 12 abstentions. Western countries like Germany, Italy and Latvia are among those that abstained for the first time in 34 years.

Halloween candy sales off to slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices.

Fed expected to hold rates steady as Utahns continue to feel economic pressure

As the Federal Reserve concludes its latest policy meeting, economists expect no immediate change to interest rates, though another increase remains possible before year's end.

Judge hears arguments whether California should count 20,000 ballots disputed by feds

An appeals court has declined to rule on whether California elections officials can count roughly 20,000 ballots that the Justice Department alleges likely belong to noncitizen voters.

Food and household brands warn of more price hikes as Iran war costs bite

The world's top consumer goods and food companies, from Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble to Nestle and Reckitt, have warned of further ​price hikes next year to cover rising costs.

US and Cuban officials engage in shouting match during UN debate over economic embargo

U.S. and Cuban officials have engaged in a stunning shouting match on the floor of the United Nations General Assembly.

Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actor of 'McMillan & Wife' and 'Kate & Allie,' dies at 80

Susan Saint James, known for her roles in "McMillan & Wife" and "Kate & Allie," has died at 80.

AP sources: Federal agents search Beverly Hills mansion in investigation of ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell

Federal law enforcement agents have searched a Beverly Hills home as part of an investigation into Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress amid a wave of sexual misconduct allegations.

Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro headed to US, sources say

Brazilian Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro has left the country ​for the United States after losing Sunday's presidential election and refusing to comply with an order to hand over his passports.

AI investment boom drives core capital goods orders, shipments higher in September

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods increased in September and shipments of these products surged, suggesting business spending on equipment maintained ​robust growth.

Hunter Biden laptop issue resurfaces; judge scolds prosecutors over case against ex-FBI officials

A federal judge has scolded the Justice Department for its unorthodox handling of a criminal case against two former FBI officials accused of making false statements to Congress.

GM moves to Nasdaq as first legacy automaker on the exchange

General Motors said on Tuesday it would transfer the listing ​of its common stock to Nasdaq from the New York Stock Exchange.

Single-family home prices rise further in August, agency says

Single-family house prices increased further in August, ​despite rising mortgage rates weighing on demand for housing.

Who controls powerful AI? Anthropic has a plan for long after its leaders depart

Few public companies claim to have the future of humanity on the line while making mundane choices about board ​composition.