September 21, 2020

Virtual UN meeting saps NYC of yearly hubbub, cash infusion

NEW YORK — In a normal September, leaders of nations big and small would converge on New York this week, giving the United States’ largest […]
September 21, 2020

US cruises vow 100% testing in plan for resuming sailing

Major cruise lines say they will test all passengers and crew for COVID-19 prior to boarding as part of their plan for resuming sailing in […]
September 21, 2020

US household wealth hits record even as economy struggles

WASHINGTON — Americans’ household wealth rebounded last quarter to a record high as the stock market quickly recovered from a pandemic-induced plunge in March. Yet […]
September 21, 2020

Holst Acres offers fun for all ages

That was the thought process Derek and Jen Holst had when building Holst Acres in Staples 12 years ago. Holst Acres offers the popular fall […]
September 21, 2020

Lufthansa pulls more big jets, issues gloomy outlook

German airline Lufthansa, already bailed out by the government, says it will have to make more staff cuts and mothball more jumbo jets than originally […]
September 21, 2020

S&P 500 loses 2.5%, Dow losses reach 900 amid global tumble

NEW YORK — Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Monday, joining a global tumble for markets as the S&P 500 sinks more than 2.5%. […]
September 21, 2020

Democrats unveiling temporary funding bill to avert shutdown

WASHINGTON — Democrats controlling the House are on track to unveil a government-wide temporary funding bill on Monday that would keep federal agencies fully up […]
September 21, 2020

NY judge: Postal service must timely process election mail

NEW YORK — The U.S. Postal Service must live up to its responsibilities to timely process election mail by treating it as a priority, a […]
September 21, 2020

GAO: Millions in danger of missing coronavirus payments

WASHINGTON — A government watchdog says millions of Americans are in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments of up to $1,200 per individual because of […]
September 21, 2020

More young bears, less food send them to Juneau's garbage

JUNEAU, Alaska — A larger than normal number of young bears and dwindling natural food supply for them are forcing the animals to head for […]