Energy in America

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___ Stocks rally on earnings a day after ending at 5-month lows NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks climb as strong results from a number of companies help the market regain a sliver of its recent losses.

GE slashes dividend, takes $22 billion charge in 3Q

General Electric Co. is slashing its dividend from 12 cents, to a penny, and taking a $22 billion impairment charge for its power division, which is a crucial segment of its operations going forward.

Amid global uproar, some US colleges rethink Saudi ties

U.S. colleges and universities have received more than $350 million from the Saudi government this decade, yet some are rethinking their arrangements in the wake of the killing of a journalist that has ignited a global uproar against the oil-rich nation.

Report: Human error blamed in woman's death after power cut

An investigation into the death of a 68-year-old New Jersey woman who died this summer after her electricity was turned off has found that "human errors and systemic failures" led to a delay in restoring power at the home.

Spy chief wanted ban on China telecoms from Australian 5G

A spy chief says Australia's critical infrastructure including electricity grids, water supplies and hospitals could not have been adequately safeguarded if Chinese-owned telecommunications giants Huawei and ZTE Corp. were allowed to help roll out the nation's 5G network.

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___ Stocks tumble again on report US plans more tariffs NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks close sharply lower in another turbulent day of trading following a report that the U.S. is preparing to put tariffs on all remaining Chinese imports if talks between the countries don't produce progress soon.

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___ Stocks slump again; S&P 500, Dow back into red for year NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are back in the red for the year as another big slump rocks Wall Street.