Search of Ukraine coal mine ends with blast death toll of 17
Officials in rebel-held eastern Ukraine say the death toll from a coal mine explosion is up to 17.
Democrat-controlled statehouses endorsing clean energy
Soon after taking office, Maine's Democratic Gov. Janet Mills announced renovation plans for the governor's mansion.
Exxon agrees to $1 million penalty for Montana oil spill
Exxon Mobil Corp. agreed to pay a $1.05 million penalty to settle alleged federal water pollution violations from an oil pipeline break into Montana's Yellowstone River, according to court documents filed Friday.
US stocks close higher as S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new highs
A government report showing solid economic growth and a mixed bag of corporate earnings sent U.S. stocks sideways in early trading Friday on Wall Street.
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Exxon's 1Q profit tumbles 49% partly on higher spending
Exxon Mobil Corp. shares slipped in premarket trading Friday after the company posted disappointing results.
Trump blames high California gas tax for 'mystery' price surge in state
The president also sought to alleviate concerns about the global oil supply.
Gas prices soaring in California
Surge in gas prices in California
Chevron looks like a better-run company than Exxon: Phil Flynn
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The Latest on China's Belt and Road infrastructure building conference.
World shares mostly dip on earnings, ahead of US growth data
Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Friday after an overnight decline on Wall Street spurred by disappointingly weak earnings reports from 3M and some other industrial companies.
Mine blast in separatist-held Ukraine kills 4; 13 missing
Separatist officials in rebel-held eastern Ukraine say a methane blast at a coal mine has killed at least four people and 13 others are believed to be missing.
As gas prices rise, here's how to keep your bill low
The average price of gas in the U.S. is about $2.87 per gallon.
German EU candidate speaks out against Russia gas pipeline
The center-right candidate to head the European Union's executive branch is speaking out against a new German-Russian gas pipeline, drawing mixed reactions in his native Germany.
Asian shares fall on China stimulus worries, weak earnings
Asian shares were mixed Thursday, with the Shanghai benchmark sharply lower, after U.S. stocks gave back some gains from Tuesday's rally on Wall Street.
O'Rourke might halt new oil and gas drilling on federal land
Former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke said Thursday he's willing to consider a moratorium on new leases to drill for oil and gas on federal lands as a way to help combat climate change.
Opponents of new oil, gas law won't try for repeal this year
Opponents of a new Colorado oil and gas law that puts public safety ahead of production said Thursday that they will not attempt to overturn it this year, but they may try in 2020.
Trump administration reevaluating offshore drilling plans
The Trump administration is reevaluating its controversial plan to sharply expand offshore drilling as it responds to a court ruling that blocked drilling off Alaska.
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US stocks end mostly lower, weighed down by industrials
Disappointingly weak earnings reports from 3M and other industrial companies kept U.S. stock indexes in check on Thursday, blotting out a set of blowout results from big-name tech companies.