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A judge in the United Kingdom denies bail to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange days after his extradition to the United States was blocked. The judge cited the risk of Assange escaping the extradition process or refusing to surrender to court if asked to do so. Assange's lawyers will appeal the decision whereas the U.S. Department of Justice continues to seek his extradition. Assange's partner urges the US to pardon him.
2021-01-6

AT&T completes its acquisition of Time Warner. The announcement comes two days after a judge ruled that the deal does not violate antitrust laws.
2018-06-14

A U.S. federal judge approves AT&T's $85 billion merger with Time Warner.
2018-06-12

Starbucks executive chairman and former CEO Howard Schultz retires from the company.
2018-06-4

The largest U.S. broadcaster, iHeartMedia, owner of 850 radio stations, files for chapter 11 bankruptcy after accumulating US$20 billion in debt.
2018-03-15

Ford issues a recall of 1.4 million vehicles, including some models of the Ford Fusion and the Lincoln MKZ, citing an issue where the steering wheel could come loose.
2018-03-14

The United States Department of Justice antitrust chief has told AT&T that it must sell off either DirecTV or Turner Broadcasting System (the parent of CNN) in order to complete its acquisition of Time Warner. ([http:--money.cnn.com-2017-11-08-media-att-time-warner-index.html CNN])
2017-11-8

New York State-based GateHouse Media announces an agreement to buy 11 U.S. newspapers from Georgia-based Morris Communications. Included in the deal is the "Log Cabin Democrat", founded in 1879, and three Alaskan newspapers: the "Juneau Empire", the "Peninsula Clarion" and "Homer News". The deal is expected to close on October 2.
2017-08-10

AT&T reportedly agrees in principle to buy Time Warner for about $85 billion.
2016-10-21

Revised data indicates that the United States economy grew 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2012.
2013-02-28