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If passed in Philadelphia, backers say it would help 130,000 employees — most of them part-time chain retail and fast-food workers — or 20 percent of the city's workforce.

Nevada's sports books handled $286.5 million in June; $244.6 million in July and $247.6 million in August.

U.S. stocks are climbing Friday after two days of sharp losses.

The state plans to spend more to help families impacted by the opioid epidemic raise children.

The S&P 500 index is on track for its sixth consecutive loss as investors try to gauge the best place to put their money.

Another focus of the conference will be on continuing to press for legalizing marijuana to end well-documented patterns of racially biased enforcement.

Chinese companies are investing in ports around the world with more than a dozen in the Mediterranean and Europe.

There is a serious concern in Washington that China could acquire too much sensitive U.S. technology and transfer it back home.

The economy has now added jobs for nearly eight straight years.

Gas prices are on the rise in New Jersey amid an oil price rally and the state's new 4.3-cent gas tax increase taking effect.

Advocacy organizations on both sides are able to keep donors' contributions secret. But spending on TV ads must be disclosed to the FCC.

The retail giant, run by the world's richest man, was criticized earlier this year after revealing its workers' median pay was $28,446.

Under the terms of the settlement, Musk has agreed to step down as chairman of the Silicon Valley-based company, but will remain in his post as CEO.

Baggage handlers, cabin cleaners and people at concession stands will see their hourly pay rise to $19 by 2023.