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More record highs for stocks as hopes grow for economic aid

by STAN CHOE and ALEX VEIGA Associated Press December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

The gains are broad, with about 81 percent of the companies in the S&P 500 moving higher.

by JOE McDONALD Associated Press December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

The Chinese foreign ministry accuses Washington of abusing national security arguments to handicap fledgling Chinese industrial competitors.

by JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

The Danish Parliament voted late Thursday to end the practice, which started in 1972 and made the country the largest producer in the European Union.

by JILL LAWLESS and RAF CASERT Associated Press December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

The European Union’s chief negotiator says he and his British counterpart will brief their political leaders on the stalled negotiations.

A former state official and his company will pay nearly $1.5 million to settle the allegations, which were first unveiled in 2012.

by MATTHEW DALY Associated Press December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

Supporters say the bill would help reverse adverse effects of the decades-long ‘war on drugs,’ while opponents call it a hollow political gesture.

by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

November’s gain of 245,000 jobs was down drastically from a 610,000 increase in October.

Vision is to reduce poverty and homelessness and increase diversity and inclusion.

by STAN CHOE, DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA Associated Press December 3, 2020December 3, 2020

The benchmark index slipped 0.1 percent after spending much of the day higher.

by ALMUDENA CALATRAVA Associated Press December 3, 2020December 3, 2020

The Argentine capital’s many historic cafes and bars are officially recognized as ‘cafes notables’ for their contribution to the city’s culture.