Hawaii-bound flight diverted to LAX after dispute over cost of blanket

A Hawaiian Airlines jetliner on a flight from Las Vegas to Honolulu was diverted to Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday after a passenger became involved in a dispute with a flight attendant over the prospect of being charged $12 for a blanket, authorities said.  

Pepsi laying off 80-100 local workers, blaming Philadelphia soda tax

Pepsi is laying off 80 to 100 workers at three distribution plants that serve Philadelphia, and blaming slumping sales caused by the city’s soda tax.

Philadelphia Gas Works asks for rate increase

Philadelphia Gas Works is seeking its first rate increase since 2009, saying the utility's revenue has taken a hit from warmer weather and more efficiency energy use.

Cellphone maker reboots classic Nokia 3310

Once a powerhouse in mobile phones, Nokia hopes to make a comeback with a flashback.

Department store chairman Boscov honored, remembered

Late department store chairman Albert Boscov is being remembered as an energetic businessman, a caring person and a tireless cheerleader for the city he loved.

J.C. Penney to close roughly 130 stores across the country

J.C. Penney says it will be closing anywhere from 130 to 140 stores as well as two distribution centers over the next several months as it aims to improve profitability in the era of online shopping.

$400+ million Powerball drawing, Wednesday night

There were no jackpot winners in Saturday night's $349 million drawing. That means the next drawing will be worth a $403 million annuity, or the winner will be able to choose $243.9 million in cash.

Gone from Philly but duck boats face calls for improvements, bans

With their festive, party-like ambiance and ability to travel on land and in water, duck boats have long been tourist attractions for sightseers around the U.S. But a string of deadly accidents has left the industry reeling, forced safety improvements and led some advocates to call for a total ban on the vehicles.

Day Without Immigrants' protest closes many US restaurants

Immigrants across the country are expected to stay home from school and work on Thursday to show how critical they are to the U.S. economy and way of life.

Didn't win $310 million from Powerball? Neither did anyone else!

Nobody picked all of Wednesday night’s winning Powerball numbers for the $310 million jackpot so this weekend’s jackpot will be growing to a whopping $349 million. That’s if you choose an annuity. You’ll also have the option of choosing $213,100,000 in cash.

Taco Bell's newest menu item — a wedding

Taco Bell is adding a new item to the menu to add some spice to your life – weddings.

Burger King offers adults-only Valentine's Day meal

Fast-food giant Burger King wants to make sure adults in Israel get to enjoy Happy Meals, too – but with a different kind of toy.

No Valentine? Don't fall for a costly fake

Valentine’s Day can be emotional, especially if you don’t have that special someone in your life this year. Emotions can lead to vulnerability, so Pennsylvania State Police are warning of ‘Sweetheart Scams’ on this holiday.

Funeral director's arrest means pay attention when planning a funeral

A Pennsylvania funeral home director is charged with stealing $340,000 from dozens of elderly clients over almost a decade, in part to support her gambling habit. Attorney General Josh Shapiro says there may be even more victims, and there are ways to protect yourself.

Dream Job Opening: Chocolate Taster

Chocolate manufacturer Mondelez is currently looking for a professional chocolate taster who will provide “honest feedback”.

Fans enter Super Bowl stadium as we count down to kickoff

Fans started entering NRG Stadium four hours before the Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons.

Super Bowl advertisers treading carefully in divisive climate

Super Bowl advertisers are treading carefully this year to avoid alienating customers as a divisive political climate takes some of the buzz away from what is usually the biggest spectacle on TV.

Walmart dumps its version of Amazon Prime for new plan

Wal-Mart is replacing a program that offered free shipping but had an annual fee with one that has a lower free shipping threshold and faster delivery as it hopes to answer Amazon's powerful Prime membership success.