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Is it 'molecules of freedom' or just natural gas?

It's hard to generate interest in a news release about liquefied natural gas exports, but a high-ranking Trump administration official succeeded by calling the stuff "molecules of U.S. freedom."

Business Highlights

___ Why the US economy may have already peaked for the year WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.1% annual rate in the January-March quarter — a pace that will likely prove to be the high-water mark for the year before growth weakens in the coming months.

State sues e-cigarette maker, says it targets youth market

Massachusetts has sued a national retailer of electronic cigarette and vaping products, alleging the company violated state law by targeting minors for sales of its merchandise, Attorney General Maura Healey announced Thursday.

A glance at US mortgage rates: down for 5th straight week

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell for the fifth consecutive week, tipping the key 30-year loan average below 4% for the first time in nearly a year and a half This week Last week Year ago 30-year fixed 3.99 4.06 4.56 15-year fixed 3.46 3.51 4.06 5-year adjustable 3.60 3.68 3.80