October 5, 2020

Toomey says he won't run for another Senate term or governor

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey confirmed Monday he will not seek re-election in 2022 and plans to leave public service, a surprise […]
October 5, 2020

Service sector grows for the 4th consecutive month

WASHINGTON — The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, grew for a fourth straight month in September as the country continued to reopen following […]
October 5, 2020

Dr. Biden Tours Historic Rondo Neighborhood with St. Paul Mayor

Dr. Jill Biden visited St. Paul over the weekend, where the city’s mayor introduced her to several small businesses along Selby Avenue. Biden, the wife […]
October 5, 2020

Cities declare racism a health crisis, but some doubt impact

CHICAGO — Christy DeGallerie noticed a startling trend in her online group for coronavirus survivors: White patients got medications she’d never heard of, were offered […]
October 5, 2020

Pandemic pushes start of holiday shopping earlier than ever

NEW YORK — Add last-minute holiday shopping to the list of time-honored traditions being upended by the coronavirus pandemic. Retailers are kicking off the holiday […]
October 5, 2020

Greece's economy to shrink by estimated 8.2% this year

ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s economy will contract by an estimated 8.2% this year due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic before picking up next […]
October 5, 2020

Liz Weston: Beware high-risk homes that drive up insurance

When house hunting, the price of homeowners insurance probably isn’t top of mind. But homes with hidden risks can make getting coverage difficult, expensive or […]
October 5, 2020

A regenerative revolution in the poultry industry

However what Haslett-Marroquin can be credited for is leading a regional deployment of his patented regenerative poultry system, and managing systems development, infrastructure and farms […]
October 5, 2020

How a national child care policy could help struggling parents

Between remote working, distance learning and an affordable child care shortage that predates the pandemic, American parents are feeling squeezed.  That burden is hitting working […]
October 5, 2020

Fairview to shut Bethesda, St. Joseph's hospitals in St. Paul

Fairview Health Services said Monday it will close two hospitals in St. Paul as part of a major restructuring. Bethesda Hospital near the Capitol will […]