October 28, 2020

Ford posts better than expected 3Q profit as sales recover

DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. posted a stronger-than-expected third-quarter net profit as demand for cars and trucks recovered from coronavirus shutdowns and the company sold […]
October 28, 2020

Visa 4Q profits plunge, as pandemic slows payments worldwide

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Visa Inc. said Wednesday that its fiscal fourth quarter profits dropped 29% due to fewer dollars crossing on its namesake payment network […]
October 28, 2020

C.H. Robinson said shipping activity accelerated throughout third quarter

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., the Eden Prairie based third-party logistics firm, said shipping demand accelerated throughout the third quarter while outstripping the growth in carrier […]
October 28, 2020

Road, logging restrictions to end in largest national forest

JUNEAU, Alaska — The federal government announced plans Wednesday to lift restrictions on logging and building roads in a pristine rainforest in Alaska that provides […]
October 28, 2020

Country artist Cam grapples with hard truths on 'Otherside'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The five-year journey between albums for country singer Cam was an evolution in coming to grips with hard truths about a music […]
October 28, 2020

AP Explains: Power shutoffs to prevent California wildfires

LOS ANGELES — California’s largest utilities have staged power shutoffs this year to prevent their equipment from sparking wildfires during the worst fire season on […]
October 28, 2020

Delta pilot sentenced for nearly flying plane from MSP while under influence of alcohol

A Twin Cities-based Delta Air Lines pilot has been sentenced to home detention for attempting to fly a plane while under the influence of alcohol. […]
October 28, 2020

Superior refinery rebuild continues amid Husky merger

DULUTH — The $750 million rebuild of the fire-damaged oil refinery in Superior, Wis. will continue as owner Husky Energy completes a merger with Cenovus […]
October 28, 2020

Phoenix Indian hospital abruptly shuts down birthing center

PHOENIX — For months, Rochelle Chee diligently went to the Phoenix Indian Medical Center for prenatal checkups. She knew a midwife and other staff there […]
October 28, 2020

All about Section 230, a rule that made the modern internet

OAKLAND, Calif. — Twenty-six words tucked into a 1996 law overhauling telecommunications have allowed companies like Facebook, Twitter and Google to grow into the giants […]