Backpage founder faces 2nd trial in alleged sex sales scheme

A founder of the lucrative classified site Backpage.com will face his second trial on charges of facilitating prostitution and laundering money in what authorities say was a scheme to knowingly sell ads for sex on the site.

Gas prices drop ahead of Labor Day weekend: AAA

The average price of gas dropped this week as oil prices follow a downward trend, according to AAA. Motorists may see some pressure at the pump as they get closer to Labor Day weekend.

Home price growth reaches highest level since last year: Redfin

Home prices increased 2.6% from last year, Redfin reported. And a lack of housing inventory could be placing barriers to homeownership and driving up prices. Still, the Fed's doubts over a possible recession may fuel a housing rebound.