Twin Metals wants to build ore processor closer to BWCA
Twin Metals says its updated plan for an underground copper-nickel mine near Ely includes an ore processing facility on the east bank of Birch Lake, which puts it closer to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness than earlier planned.
Thai police probe suspected illegal e-waste recycling
Police have raided several factories near Bangkok that allegedly were processing illegally imported electronic waste in a sign that China's crackdown on waste recycling is pushing such operations offshore.
Asian shares lower as NKorea cancellation adds uncertainty
U.S. stocks are lower Thursday morning after President Donald Trump said he is canceling a planned meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Agency: Texas chemical plant unprepared for Harvey floods
The federal agency that investigates industrial accidents offered muted criticism Thursday of the Houston-area chemical plant that flooded during Hurricane Harvey and partially exploded.
California court: Defendants get crack at some social media
The California Supreme Court will decide whether Facebook and other social media companies must turn over user content to criminal defendants.
Trump aims to make it easier for companies to get to space
President Donald Trump is asking the government to make it easier for private companies to get to and from space.
Security company, state argue venue in Dakota Access dispute
Attorneys for North Dakota regulators and a North Carolina-based private security company argued in court Thursday over the proper venue to resolve a dispute over whether the company acted illegally during protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline and should be fined.
Brazil says deal reached to suspend damaging trucker strike
A truckers' strike is snarling traffic around Brazil and causing fuel shortages that have forced Rio de Janeiro to reduce the number of buses circulating.
Q&A: Would Trump's proposed tariffs on imported autos work?
Do Subaru Foresters, BMW 3-series sedans and Toyota Priuses pose a threat to U.S. national security?
McDonald's not ready to let go of plastic straws
McDonald's isn't ready to stop offering plastic straws, despite environmental concerns.
Hawaii volcano generates blue flames from burning methane
Production wells at a geothermal plant under threat by lava flowing from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano have been plugged to prevent toxic gases from seeping out.
Canada blocks Aecon takeover by Chinese state owned firm
The Canadian government has blocked the proposed takeover of the Aecon Group Inc. construction company by a Chinese state-owned enterprise, citing reasons of national security.
NYC subway head wants massive overhaul, but cost a concern
The new head of New York City's subways is proposing a massive overhaul, including the replacement of worn-out signals that lead to vexing delays for millions of riders.
Thailand to up controls on paraquat, other farm chemicals
The Thai government has chosen to allow continued use of the toxic weed killer paraquat and two other farm chemicals despite mounting concerns over health risks, especially for farmers.
Airlines obey Beijing's demand to call Taiwan part of China
Global airlines are obeying Beijing's demands to refer to Taiwan explicitly as a part of China, despite the White House's call this month to stand firm against such "Orwellian nonsense."
Science and commercial satellites launched from California
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying two U.S.-German science satellites and five commercial communications satellites has blasted off from the central California coast.
The Latest: Commercial satellites deployed by SpaceX rocket
The Latest on the launch of seven satellites from California (all times local): 1:06 p.m.
Michigan OKs tax incentives for Detroit projects, Amazon
Michigan's economic development board awarded $618 million in tax incentives on Tuesday for a $2.1 billion development project in Detroit that includes a 58-story building on the site of the iconic former J.L. Hudson department store — the first use of new state tax breaks for "transformational" redevelopment work.
Navarro clashes with State Department over UAE airline deal
After striking a delicate deal with the United Arab Emirates on rules for airline competition, the Trump administration went to war with itself about what the agreement actually said.
Officials: 9 anti-pollution protesters killed in south India
Police opened fire Tuesday on protesters demanding the closure of a south Indian copper plant, killing nine people, officials said.












