Morgan Stanley acquiring E*Trade for $13B in bet on 'Main Street customers'
Nikada/iStock(NEW YORK) — Wall Street investment bank Morgan Stanley is acquiring online financial services company E*Trade for a whopping $13 billion, the companies announced Thursday. E*Trade “represents an extraordinary growth opportunity for our Wealth Management business and
Arby's, Bojangles add fish sandwiches ahead of Lent
Arby’s (NEW YORK) — As Catholics prepare for Lent, fast-food chains are looking to hook some new customers with specialty seafood menu items to capitalize on the meat-free Friday fast. The golden arches at McDonald’s have long
Alabama House approves bill named for murdered stepdaughter of UFC fighter
Auburn Police Department(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) — Alabama’s House Judiciary Committee has passed a bill in the name of Aniah Blanchard, the 19-year-old who was kidnapped and murdered last year, that would make it easier to hold suspects accused
Rep. Matt Gaetz defends Trump's actions, says Stone should be pardoned
US Congress(NEW YORK) — Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, a loyal Republican, joined the hosts of ABC’s The View Thursday, further defending President Donald Trump for his actions, including the long list of pardons the president handed out
Warren discusses fiery Nevada debate on “The View”
ABC(NEW YORK) — On the heels of a fiery debate Wednesday night in Nevada, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren appeared on ABC’s The View, the morning after the flying verbal volleys on stage. Many of those shots came
Trump friend and former campaign adviser Roger Stone faces sentencing: Live updates
DNY59/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Roger Stone, the longtime friend and former campaign adviser to President Donald Trump, is being sentenced Thursday morning at federal court in Washington amid speculation that Trump could pardon him depending on what happens. His
Weinstein trial deliberations day three: Jurors pore through testimony
Kuzma/iStock(NEW YORK) — Harvey Weinstein’s fate remains in the hands of jurors, as the third day of deliberations begins. On Thursday morning, the jury’s day is starting with their review of Paul Feldsher’s testimony. He was the
Friend pleads not guilty in missing CT mom case
New Canaan Police Department(NEW YORK) — A friend of Fotis Dulos pleaded not guilty Thursday to conspiracy to commit murder charges in connection to the disappearance of Dulos’ wife, Jennifer Dulos. Jennifer Dulos went missing in May
Victoria's Secret goes private as Lex Wexner is out as CEO at L Brands
anouchka/iStock(NEW YORK) — After nearly six decades, founder and CEO Leslie Wexner will step down from his executive role at L Brands, the company announced Thursday. L Brands — the conglomerate behind mall staples Victoria’s Secret, Bath
Nearly six million Contigo water bottles recalled over a choking hazard
LPETTET/iStock(NEW YORK) — Nearly six million children’s water bottles from Contigo have been recalled over a spout that poses as a choking hazard, the company announced. It is the second time the product, Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles,