Volvo to be first automaker to export Chinese cars to U.S.
But just over 70% of the cars sold in the U.S. by Asian automakers are actually built at plants in North America, not in Asia. That’s because shipping vehicles is…
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Jaguar introduces a new F-PACE SUV at the Detroit auto show
The Solihull factory currently employs 9,450 workers who manufacture other vehicles including the Jaguar XE, the Range Rover and the Land Rover Discovery. The company recently invested £1.5 billion ($2.3…
Fox Birmingham Muslim interview sparks #foxnewsfacts storm
The hashtag #foxnewsfacts was soon trending on Twitter, with users posting pictures of the Queen wearing a head scarf suggesting she was subject to strict Muslim dress code. Others tweeted…
Ford F-150 wins truck of the year
Related: Meet the cars of the future The Golf compact car has been lauded for its wide array of available engines, including both diesel and electric power. With prices starting…
10 of the world’s most amazing long-distance trails
Perhaps that’s what makes these adventures so memorable. Cheryl Strayed’s memoir of her 1,000-mile trek along the U.S. Pacific Crest Trail was so enthralling it made it to Hollywood. “Wild,”…
Hong Kong media HQ, tycoon residence targeted in Molotov cocktail attack
Minutes later, similar devices were thrown at Next Media’s headquarters in another part of the city. Police told CNN that both cases are currently undergoing investigation, and no arrests have…
Elizabeth Warren wins: Banker drops out of Treasury job nomination
The senator from Massachusetts has a lot of supporters from the left who view the news as a victory. – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of…
Russia faces wave of bankruptcies
The impact of Western sanctions imposed over Russia’s actions in Ukraine has sparked a cash crunch by shutting many companies out of international funding markets. A collapse in the ruble,…
ESPN’s $7.3 billion bet on college football playoff pays off
However, last year’s Super Bowl pulled in 111 million viewers, or about four times the audience of the college playoff’s semifinal games. – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is…
Scores killed in Pakistan bus collision
Police are investigating whether the tanker was solely at fault, or whether the bus driver also bore some responsibility. Shoaib Siddiqui, Commissioner of Karachi, told CNN that initial investigations suggest…
Ex-FAMU band member gets 6 years in prison for 2011 hazing death
In October, Martin was found guilty of manslaughter and felony hazing. On Friday, an Orange County circuit court judge sentenced him to 77 months. “I honestly am ashamed that I…
Transatlantic flight nears supersonic speeds
‘Like surfing’ Former BA pilot Alastair Rosenschein told the British press that riding the jet stream was “just like surfing.” – Some 40,000 households in Scotland were without power as…
Congress is getting richer
Representative David Valadao claimed the spot as poorest lawmaker for the third year in a row. The California Democrat is $11.6 million in the hole, mainly due to large revolving…
Shares in Li Ka-Shing’s companies surge
The overhaul took analysts by surprise, but their reactions have been positive. – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors….
5 things to know for your New Day — Monday, January 12
GOLDEN GLOBES Shockers, romance and jokes: The Golden Globes was pretty much what we expected with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosting: irreverent and funny. They made jokes about everything,…
Detroit Auto Show: GM’s new Volt and Bolt
Today’s Chevrolet Volt can go about 35 miles on a full charge, according to EPA estimates, but the new Volt will go roughly 50 miles, according to GM. Once that…
Premarkets: 5 things to know before the open
Property firm Cheung Kong (CHEUF) jumped nearly 15%, while investment holding firm Hutchison Whampoa (HUWHF) climbed almost 13% in Hong Kong trading. Both are owned by Li, 86, worth an…
The return of Charlie Hebdo: Magazine gets ready to publish again
The issue of Charlie Hebdo is scheduled to be shipped to newsstands on Tuesday and put on sale on Wednesday. Resuming publication is a triumphant moment for the magazine, and…
Mental health workers on strike for a week
It’s boosting staff to meet the growing need for mental health services, which has been partly driven by the recession, Nelson said. Plus, Kaiser’s membership has grown 8% since 2011….
Jake Tapper: I’m ashamed by U.S. leaders’ absence in Paris
The rally Sunday for unity drew 1.5 million people in Paris and more than twice that nationwide; it was like nothing I’ve ever seen or covered. Our nation’s oldest ally…
China air rage: Flight canceled after passengers open emergency exit doors
On Saturday, passengers on a plane departing Kunming Changshui International Airport in southwestern China, angry with the crew for turning off the air-conditioning during the de-icing process, opened three emergency…
Flight data recorder recovered in search for AirAsia Flight QZ8501
The tail section of the aircraft, which houses the two devices known popularly as black boxes, was lifted from the Java Sea on Saturday. But searchers didn’t find the flight…
Terrorists slipping through serious security breaches in France
And it couldn’t come at a worse time. The brazen murders of 17 innocent people, in three separate attacks in as many days, has led to a fabled city shaken,…
Facebook ‘likes’ predict your personality
Separately, family and friends answered a 10-part questionnaire to evaluate participants on the same five personality traits. Related: Google snaps up artificial intelligence firm DeepMind Using the combined data, the…
A Democratic plan for big middle class tax breaks
Here is some of what Van Hollen’s proposal would create: A $1,000 paycheck bonus tax credit: This would provide every worker making up to $100,000 with a $1,000 tax credit…
Wildly profitable college football about to get more profitable
Those figures are based on a CNNMoney analysis of 2013-2014 figures submitted to the U.S. Department of Education by each school. They show that the 64 schools in the five…
Five years after the quake: Haiti at a crossroads
The government estimated about 220,000 deaths from the disaster, which occurred five years ago Monday. It also left about 1.5 million Haitians homeless. Then things got worse. A massive cholera…
Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ premiering September 8
It allows CBS (CBS) to license the show in ways it couldn’t because Letterman’s late night broadcast was owned by his own production company, Worldwide Pants. – Chicago Mercantile Association:…
CNN cleared to test drones for reporting
As a result, the FAA has set up a handful of largely uninhabited regions across the country where people can test out drones for commercial use. Currently, the agency only…
2015 Golden Globe Awards: Winners List
Best motion picturedrama “Boyhood”“Foxcatcher”“The Imitation Game”“Selma”“The Theory of Everything” Best motion picture — musical or comedy “Birdman”“The Grand Budapest Hotel”“Into the Woods”“Pride” “St. Vincent” Best actress in a motion picture…