WASHINGTON – The Latest on federal aid for hurricane=ravaged Puerto Rico (all times local): Continue Reading Below 3:23 p.m. The House has passed a $36.5 billion measure that would replenish government disaster aid funds and help the cash-strapped government of Puerto Rico keep functioning in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane […]
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Ethics Committee extends review of New York congressman
WASHINGTON – The House Ethics Committee says it’s extending its review of a congressman whose stock market trades prompted an advocacy group to request an investigation for possible violation of insider trading or conflict of interest laws. Continue Reading Below Republican Rep. Chris Collins of New York was the largest […]
Kobe Steel CEO says data-cheating may have spread beyond Japan as government orders probe
Kobe Steel’s CEO said on Thursday the firm’s data-fabrication may have spread beyond Japan, as he was ordered by the government to report on how the misconduct occurred and address safety concerns that have sparked a scare along global supply chains. Continue Reading Below Hiroya Kawasaki told reporters the cheating […]
Southwest Airlines announces plan for service to Hawaii
HONOLULU – Southwest Airlines is planning to offer flights between Hawaii and the mainland and expects tickets to go on sale next year, airline officials said. Continue Reading Below The Dallas-based airline made the announcement Wednesday in a joint address by Southwest President Tom Nealon and Hawaii Gov. David Ige […]
IMF head Lagarde warns of rising risks to global economy
WASHINGTON – The head of the International Monetary Fund says a number of threats could derail the global economic recovery. That’s despite signs that 2017 will be the best year of the decade. Continue Reading Below IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde is warning that global financial leaders need to beware […]
North Dakota landowners’ lawsuit against pipeline dismissed
BISMARCK, N.D. – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by nearly two dozen North Dakota landowners who alleged the developer of the Dakota Access oil pipeline and a consultant used deceit and fraud to acquire private land easements for the project. Continue Reading Below But a court case […]
GM to cut production at Detroit car plant
Updated Continue Reading Below General Motors (GM) said Thursday it will cut production at a Detroit-area plant in response to sluggish demand for passenger cars. The nation’s largest automaker plans to temporarily shut down its Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant from Nov. 13 through the Christmas break, according to a company spokesperson. […]
NYC police taking fresh look at Weinstein sex assault claims
NEW YORK – Police detectives are taking a fresh look into sexual assault allegations against Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein. Continue Reading Below New York Police Department spokesman Peter Donald said Thursday that investigators are trying to determine whether there were any additional complaints involving Weinstein. That includes reviewing police […]
Pickup truck buyers want more luxury
Heated and cooled seats. Backup cameras. Panoramic glass roofs. Continue Reading Below Not exactly what springs to mind when you think of a pickup. But that’s what American truck buyers increasingly want, spending an average of $46,844 on a pickup, according to Kelley Blue Book. That’s more than the starting […]
Long-term mortgage rates moved higher for 2nd week
Long-term mortgage rates rose this week, lifting the 30-year, fixed-rate home loan to 3.85 percent. Continue Reading Below Current avg Last week 52-week high 52-week low 30-year fixed 3.91 3.85 4.32 3.42 15-year fixed 3.21 3.15 3.55 2.72 5-year adjustable 3.16 3.18 3.33 2.80