December 3, 2020

US plans oil, gas lease sale in Alaska's Arctic refuge

JUNEAU, Alaska — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management plans to hold an oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge next […]
December 3, 2020

Senate confirms Christopher Waller to serve on Fed's board

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday narrowly confirmed the nomination of Christopher Waller for the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, placing another of President Donald […]
December 3, 2020

Fatal shooting of Black teen roils liberal town in Oregon

SALEM, Ore. — The killing of a young Black man last month by a white man who complained that he was playing loud music has […]
December 3, 2020

As some pandemic aid ends, what's next for hurting Americans

Americans who struggled through 2020 could face more hardship in the year ahead as pandemic related payments and protections come to an end. Expanded unemployment […]
December 3, 2020

Freighter stuck in Detroit River slows Great Lakes shipping

DETROIT — A freighter has become stuck in a Detroit River channel, slowing some shipping between the Great Lakes. The Harvest Spirit ran aground Wednesday […]
December 3, 2020

Automakers prep for stronger mileage standards under Biden

DETROIT — Now that it’s clear Joe Biden soon will be president, the fight over automobile pollution and fuel efficiency standards is likely to peter […]
December 3, 2020

Senate confirms Christopher Waller to serve on Fed's board

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday narrowly confirmed the nomination of Christopher Waller for the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, placing another of President Donald […]
December 3, 2020

Police: Couple arrested after flying to Hawaii despite positive virus tests

HONOLULU — A couple was arrested at a Hawaii airport for traveling on a flight from California despite knowing they were infected with COVID-19, authorities […]
December 3, 2020

Giving Tuesday donations up 25% from last year

NEW YORK — Donations on Giving Tuesday, an 8-year-old campaign to get people to give money to charities, rose 25% from last year, organizers said. […]
December 3, 2020

US long-term mortgage rates edge lower; 30-year at 2.71%

WASHINGTON — U.S. long-term mortgage rates edged lower this week, reaching record lows for the 14th time this year against the backdrop of the pandemic-ravaged […]