September 9, 2020

State watchdog seeks probe of utility tied to bribery scheme

CLEVELAND — Ohio’s consumer watchdog has asked a regulatory agency to conduct an independent investigation of the state’s largest electric utility, FirstEnergy Corp., that federal […]
September 9, 2020

Palmer amaranth found in 3 ND counties so far in September

But that’s no reason to be discouraged or to slack off in efforts against the weed, which can ravage crop yields, said Joe Ikley, North […]
September 9, 2020

Key for General Mills is to keep market share gains from pandemic

With panic buying and pantry stocking now seemingly in the rearview mirror of this pandemic, food makers like General Mills are hoping to convince consumers […]
September 9, 2020

Trump plans for Nevada rallies conflict with virus limits

LAS VEGAS — President Donald Trump’s plans to hold weekend rallies in Las Vegas and Reno are in jeopardy after local officials warned they would […]
September 9, 2020

West Virginia hospital settles whistleblower suit for $50M

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A financially strapped West Virginia hospital has agreed to pay the federal government $50 million to resolve claims that it improperly issued […]
September 9, 2020

Dem report: Postal Service changes delay prescription drugs

WASHINGTON — Delivery of mail-order prescription drugs was delayed significantly this summer after the new postmaster general ordered major changes in U.S. Postal Service operations, […]
September 9, 2020

Hurricane hit oil storage site, but no shortages expected

NEW ORLEANS — Hurricane Laura caused significant damage at a site holding about 30% of the nation’s store of emergency crude oil, but three other […]
September 9, 2020

Repair to well off Texas coast taking longer than expected

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Repairs to a natural gas well off the Texas coast that started leaking last week will take longer than expected, officials […]
September 9, 2020

Farmers, troops skirmish over water in northern Mexico

MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Wednesday he would ask the Attorney General’s Office to investigate a clash between hundreds of […]
September 9, 2020

Pilots' union says it has a no-furloughs deal with United

CHICAGO — The pilots’ union at United Airlines said Wednesday it has reached an agreement with the carrier to prevent the furlough of nearly 3,000 […]