Dakota Access review to re-examine impact on tribe
A federal judge has ordered another review of whether the already-operating Dakota Access pipeline might unfairly affect the Standing Rock Sioux.
Trump hails 'energy revolution' as exports surge
With U.S. exports of oil and natural gas surging, President Donald Trump says the U.S. is on the brink of becoming a net exporter of oil, gas and other resources.
Global stocks fall on jitters over central bank policy
A global stock market sell-off pulled shares lower in Asia on Wednesday as investors grew cautious following losses on Wall Street sparked by a delayed health care vote.
Eurozone inflation holds up despite big energy drag
Official figures show that inflation across the 19-country eurozone fell to its lowest level this year as energy prices came off the boil.
Poland 1st: Why Trump visits ex-communist nation before UK
President Donald Trump is breaking with tradition by visiting Poland, an ex-communist country in central Europe, before making a presidential visit to longtime allies Britain, France or Germany.
Qatar, isolated by neighbors, plans gas output boost
The politically isolated Gulf nation of Qatar says it plans to boost production of liquefied natural gas by 30 percent over the coming years.
Lawmakers announce plan to extend California cap and trade
Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders have struck a deal to extend California's cap-and-trade program through 2030, but it still needs backing from two-thirds of lawmakers.
Coal ash neighbors: Don't raise rates as pollution lingers
The nation's largest electric company wants regulators in North Carolina to force consumers to pay nearly $200 million a year to clean up the toxic byproducts of burning coal to generate power.
Gasoline thieves are out of control _ and deadly _ in Mexico
Gasoline thieves are out of control in Mexico, tapping into pipelines in broad daylight often with the support of local townsfolks and under the noses of authorities.
Asian markets edge higher as investors await earnings
U.S. stock indexes edged higher in early trading Thursday, led by gains in technology companies.
Climate activist convicted after pipeline protest in Montana
An activist who was trying to call attention to climate change has been found guilty of criminal charges for closing a valve on a pipeline carrying crude oil from Canada to the United States.
Suspects in Venezuelan corruption probe hold US passports
Five high-ranking officials arrested in Venezuela amid an anti-corruption sweep of its state-owned oil company's U.S.-based subsidiary carry American passports.
Asian shares gain on strong earnings, dovish Fed policy
Stocks markets around the world ticked higher Wednesday as businesses continued to report stronger-than-expected earnings.
Asian shares slide as Wall St tech swoon weighs on sentiment
Big gains for Facebook, Verizon Communications and other companies reporting healthier-than-expected results nudged U.S. stock indexes a bit further into record territory on Thursday.
Appeals court blocks California gas facility from reopening
The fight over reopening a massive gas storage facility that has been crippled since a major blowout is heading to court.
Asian shares mixed as investors on corporate earnings watch
Shares were mixed in Asia early Monday, with Chinese markets shrugging off weaker factory output indicators while Japan's Nikkei index sagged as the yen surged against the dollar.
Stocks mostly lower following downbeat China trade data
Shares mostly fell Tuesday in Asia, rapidly erasing initial gains that followed record highs on Wall Street after China reported disappointing trade data for July.
Operator of big Montana coal plant will keep on running it
The operator of one of the largest coal-fired power plants in the Western U.S. plans to keep running the 2,100-megawatt plant.
Korea tensions keep a lid on global markets
Asian stocks were mixed Monday as investors kept a wary eye on joint military drills between U.S. and South Korean forces and awaited a key meeting of central bankers later this week.
Stocks climb; S&P 500 breaks two-week losing streak
Stocks rose around the world Friday, and the Standard & Poor's 500 index was on pace for its first winning week in the last three.


















