November 18, 2020

Los Angeles readies plan for curfew as virus cases spike

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County imposed new restrictions on businesses Tuesday and is readying plans for a mandatory curfew for all but essential workers […]
November 18, 2020

Flint water lawsuit settlement now totals about $641 million

LANSING, Mich. — The proposed settlement of a lawsuit filed on behalf of residents of Flint, Michigan, who were harmed by lead-tainted water now totals […]
November 18, 2020

FDA allows 1st rapid virus test that gives results at home

WASHINGTON — U.S. regulators on Tuesday allowed emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be performed and developed entirely at home. The […]
November 18, 2020

As virus cases spiral, Los Angeles readies plan for curfew

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County has imposed new restrictions on businesses and is readying plans for a mandatory curfew for all but essential workers […]
November 18, 2020

Biden's DIY transition proceeds without Trump assistance

WILMINGTON, Del. — President Donald Trump’s refusal to cooperate with his successor is forcing President-elect Joe Biden to seek unusual workarounds to prepare for the […]
November 18, 2020

Minneapolis offers energy grants to small businesses hurt during riots

The city of Minneapolis is accepting applications for a new $1.17 million energy assistance program aimed at small businesses owned by people of color, immigrants […]
November 18, 2020

Some resist California's new coronavirus restrictions

YUBA CITY, Calif. — Rick Patrick wears a mask and thinks those who don’t are “asinine.” He rarely leaves his home. He disapproves of what […]
November 18, 2020

Feds accuse West Virginia man of anti-government conspiracy

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Federal prosecutors accused a West Virginia man on Tuesday of conspiracy against the U.S. government and selling machine gun conversion devices online […]
November 18, 2020

FAA gives Boeing OK to resume 737 Max passenger service

A Boeing 737 Max jet, piloted by Federal Aviation Administration chief Steve Dickson, flies past parked Boeing jets as it prepares to land at Boeing […]
November 17, 2020

Bankruptcy judge OKs federal settlement with Purdue Pharma

Proposed settlements between the federal government and OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and its owners cleared a major legal hurdle Tuesday when a bankruptcy judge said […]