CVS to buy insurance giant Aetna in $69 billion deal

CVS to buy insurance giant Aetna in $69 billion deal

DALLAS (AP) -- CVS will buy insurance giant Aetna in a roughly $69 billion deal that will help the drugstore chain reach deeper into customer health care and protect a key client, a person with knowledge of the matter said Sunday.

DALLAS (AP) -- CVS will buy insurance giant Aetna in a roughly $69 billion deal that will help the drugstore chain reach deeper into customer health care and protect a key client, a person with knowledge of the matter said Sunday.

Aston Martin DB11 on the streets of Manhattan

Aston Martin DB11 on the streets of Manhattan

This week on the Lap of Luxury we’re parked outside the Baccarat Hotel in Manhattan, where we’re taking the Aston Martin DB11  for a spin.

This week on the Lap of Luxury we’re parked outside the Baccarat Hotel in Manhattan, where we’re taking the Aston Martin DB11  for a spin.

Feds want 'Pharma Bro' Shkreli to forfeit $2M Wu-Tang album

Feds want 'Pharma Bro' Shkreli to forfeit $2M Wu-Tang album

The government wants to seize Martin Shkreli's one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album. The recording that Shkreli has boasted he bought for $2 million is on a list of assets that prosecutors argue the jailed former pharmaceutical CEO should forfeit after his conviction earlier this year in a securities fraud scheme involving two failed hedge funds.

The government wants to seize Martin Shkreli's one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album. The recording that Shkreli has boasted he bought for $2 million is on a list of assets that prosecutors argue the jailed former pharmaceutical CEO should forfeit after his conviction earlier this year in a securities fraud scheme involving two failed hedge funds.

Applebee's offering $1 Long Island iced teas in December

Applebee's offering $1 Long Island iced teas in December

Applebee's is getting a little more "L.I.T." this December. All month long, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar is offering $1 Long Island iced tea, which they are calling the "Dollar L.I.T".

Applebee's is getting a little more "L.I.T." this December. All month long, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar is offering $1 Long Island iced tea, which they are calling the "Dollar L.I.T".

Macy's to hire an additional 7,000 seasonal associates

Macy's to hire an additional 7,000 seasonal associates

Macy's, Inc. has announced plans to hire an additional 7,000 seasonal associates for positions at its Macy's stores nationwide for the 2017 Christmas and holiday season.

Macy's, Inc. has announced plans to hire an additional 7,000 seasonal associates for positions at its Macy's stores nationwide for the 2017 Christmas and holiday season.

Financial tips for the end of 2017

Financial tips for the end of 2017

With just a few weeks left on the calendar for 2017, it’s time to think about year-end financial planning.

With just a few weeks left on the calendar for 2017, it’s time to think about year-end financial planning.

Overnight subway shutdown suggested to speed up repairs

Overnight subway shutdown suggested to speed up repairs

The city that never sleeps might have its overnight subway service shut down. That's part of an urban planning think tank's aggressive approach to repair and improve New York's aging subway system in the next 15 years, something the group called the region's most pressing priority.

The city that never sleeps might have its overnight subway service shut down. That's part of an urban planning think tank's aggressive approach to repair and improve New York's aging subway system in the next 15 years, something the group called the region's most pressing priority.

FCC working to crack down on robocalls as Americans get 2.5 billion per month

FCC working to crack down on robocalls as Americans get 2.5 billion per month

It’s a problem familiar to all of us – your phone rings and it’s an automated voice on the line, likely trying to rip you off. Robocalls are surging across the nation with Americans now getting about 2.5 billion per month.

It’s a problem familiar to all of us – your phone rings and it’s an automated voice on the line, likely trying to rip you off. Robocalls are surging across the nation with Americans now getting about 2.5 billion per month.

Singer Jennifer Nettles headlines Bryant Park's Give Back Gift Shop

Singer Jennifer Nettles headlines Bryant Park's Give Back Gift Shop

The Give Back Gift Shop inside Bryant Park lets holiday shoppers see firsthand how one gift can change a life and help an entire community.

The Give Back Gift Shop inside Bryant Park lets holiday shoppers see firsthand how one gift can change a life and help an entire community.

Rise of 'hobby farm' deaths

Rise of 'hobby farm' deaths

Phil Jacobs was just a teenager when his parents bought a scenic Kentucky farm with hayfields, forests, creeks, trails and a view of the Ohio River. Decades later, he still spent time there, maintaining the property as a second job and using its campsite for family getaways.

Phil Jacobs was just a teenager when his parents bought a scenic Kentucky farm with hayfields, forests, creeks, trails and a view of the Ohio River. Decades later, he still spent time there, maintaining the property as a second job and using its campsite for family getaways.

Arby's to buy Buffalo Wild Wings for $2.9 billion

Arby's to buy Buffalo Wild Wings for $2.9 billion

Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. announced Tuesday that it plans to buy Minneapolis-based sports bar chain Buffalo Wild Wings. 

Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. announced Tuesday that it plans to buy Minneapolis-based sports bar chain Buffalo Wild Wings. 

Instant Pot appliance craze heats up

Instant Pot appliance craze heats up

All Jessica Thomas wants for Christmas is... a pressure cooker? The 9-in-1 programmable appliance is apparently one of the season's most coveted gifts. It's already out of stock at some retailers and various versions of it make up four of Amazon's top-selling kitchen appliances.

All Jessica Thomas wants for Christmas is... a pressure cooker? The 9-in-1 programmable appliance is apparently one of the season's most coveted gifts. It's already out of stock at some retailers and various versions of it make up four of Amazon's top-selling kitchen appliances.

Thieves steal 9,000 bottles of vodka from distillery

Thieves steal 9,000 bottles of vodka from distillery

Police are searching for thieves who swiped more than 1,800 (6,800 liters) gallons of vodka from a Los Angeles distillery.

Police are searching for thieves who swiped more than 1,800 (6,800 liters) gallons of vodka from a Los Angeles distillery.

Budweiser planning to brew beer on Mars

Budweiser planning to brew beer on Mars

Budweiser plans to send a supply of barley into space as part of its goal to brew beer on Mars when it is colonized.

Budweiser plans to send a supply of barley into space as part of its goal to brew beer on Mars when it is colonized.

Cyber Monday flight discounts, including 'dream deals to Europe'

Cyber Monday flight discounts, including 'dream deals to Europe'

Cyber Monday is not reduced to purchasing products from Amazon or ordering that curved T.V. you’ve been waiting to pull the trigger on. 

Cyber Monday is not reduced to purchasing products from Amazon or ordering that curved T.V. you’ve been waiting to pull the trigger on. 

Oreo-flavored candy canes have arrived

Oreo-flavored candy canes have arrived

There are now Oreo-flavored candy canes just in time for the holiday season.

There are now Oreo-flavored candy canes just in time for the holiday season.

Shortage drives up Christmas tree prices

Shortage drives up Christmas tree prices

Tom Gilmartin and his family come from Alaska to Manhattan every winter to sell Christmas trees in Chelsea. It's been their tradition for 21 years. 

Tom Gilmartin and his family come from Alaska to Manhattan every winter to sell Christmas trees in Chelsea. It's been their tradition for 21 years. 

Bread made of insects sold in Finnish supermarkets

Bread made of insects sold in Finnish supermarkets

One of Finland's largest food companies is selling what it claims to be a first: insect bread.

One of Finland's largest food companies is selling what it claims to be a first: insect bread.