Official: Plan to exclude Florida from drilling isn't final
The Trump administration's promise to exempt Florida from an offshore drilling plan is not a formal action, an Interior Department official said Friday in a statement that Democrats said contradicted a high-profile announcement by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke.
Nuns appeal pipeline project on religious grounds
A group of nuns is asking a federal appeals court to halt a natural gas pipeline project on their rural Pennsylvania property.
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___ US oil output is booming and seen outpacing Saudis, Russia PARIS (AP) — A global energy agency says that U.S. oil production is growing quickly and is forecast to top that of heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Russia this year.
Lawmakers propose major electric rate regulation overhaul
New utility-backed legislation in Virginia would mean lower monthly bills in the short term but would still allow electric monopolies to charge rates that currently produce excessive yearly profits of hundreds of millions of dollars.
US stocks close higher as market sets latest record high
The major U.S. stock indexes were mixed in early trading Friday as gains by banks and consumer-focused companies outweighed losses in energy and other sectors.
How major US stock indexes fared on Friday
Stocks closed higher Friday, driving several of the major indexes to record highs.
Markets Right Now: US stocks finish higher
The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m.
East Kentucky electric rates change, resident costs may drop
A Kentucky Power Co. rate increase coupled with a surcharge elimination may leave Eastern Kentucky residents with some extra cash in the coming months.
US rig count down by 3 to 936; Wyoming adds 3
The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. decreased by three this week to 936.
Gov. Cuomo would rather raise taxes than allow fracking: Varney
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Stocks rise despite looming US government closure
Asian stock markets were muted and the dollar fell on Friday following Wall Street's retreat as the threat of a U.S. federal government shutdown loomed on the weekend.
Asian shares mixed as US government shutdown threat looms
U.S. stock indexes edged lower in early trading Thursday, pulling back slightly from the market's latest record highs.
Wind power leader denies spying on Oklahoma state lawmaker
The head of an Oklahoma wind power trade group flatly denied a state lawmaker's suggestion to police that someone connected to the industry put a tracking device on his truck to spy on him.
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___ Amazon narrows list to 20 for its second headquarters NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon has narrowed its search for a second headquarters city to 20 locations, concentrated mostly in the East and the Midwest.
Developer proceeding with long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline
The developer of the Keystone XL pipeline says it is moving forward with its plans and hopes to begin construction next year.
The Latest: Keystone XL route still uncertain in Nebraska
The Latest on the announcement that TransCanada Corp. will proceed with its plans for the Keystone XL pipeline (all times local): 10:55 a.m.
The Latest: 6 dead as high winds sweep across western Europe
The Latest on a storm affecting parts of Europe (all times local): 10:30 a.m.
Global stocks mostly higher on strong Chinese growth
Asian shares were mixed Thursday, with some indexes erasing earlier gains that had echoed a rally on Wall Street.
Iraq, BP sign initial deal to develop Kirkuk oil fields
Iraq and British energy giant BP have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop lucrative oil fields in the country's north.
Trump says solar tariff decision coming soon, stakes huge for industry
President Trump said on Wednesday he would announce a decision soon on whether to slap tariffs on imported solar panels.