Officer fired after dragging passenger sues United, Chicago
An aviation security officer fired after forcibly dragging a passenger from a plane last year has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines and the city of Chicago.
Europe plans remote update to keep aging Mars probe stable
The European Space Agency plans to remotely update the software on its Mars Express probe to ensure the aging spacecraft remains stable.
Latest: California agency OKs $11B twin water tunnels plan
The Latest on California's proposal to build two giant water tunnels (all times local): 3:50 p.m. California's largest water agency has approved a nearly $11 billion plan to help fund two enormous delivery tunnels, breathing new life into Gov.
Asian shares meander following gains on upbeat trade talk
Stocks are rising on Wall Street Tuesday after Chinese President Xi Jinping offered possible concessions in a trade dispute with the U.S. Xi promised to reduce China's tariffs on imported cars and to improve intellectual property protection, steps that could help the U.S. and China reduce recent tensions over trade.
France's Macron and Saudi prince discuss response to Syria
Saudi national company Aramco and French oil giant Total have signed an agreement to build a giant petrochemical complex in Jubail in Saudi Arabia.
EPA gives North Dakota power to regulate CO2 wells
The Trump administration has given North Dakota the power to regulate underground wells used for long-term storage of waste carbon dioxide captured from industrial sources such as coal-fired power plants.
Trump tariffs are an opportunity for contractors: Limbach Holdings CEO
Trump tariffs benefit contractors
Asian stocks mostly rise as investors weigh trade war fears
U.S. stocks are edging higher Monday after concerns about growing trade tensions between the U.S. and China sent stocks lower last week.
AP Explains: US targets heart of China's economic blueprint
President Donald Trump's threat to hike tariffs on technology imports from China strikes at the heart of Beijing's state-led blueprint for prosperity and restoring the nation's greatness.
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___ Analysis: Tax cuts, spending to raise deficit to $1T by 2020 WASHINGTON (AP) — A new analysis says President Donald Trump's tax cuts and last month's big spending bill will send the federal deficit toward $1 trillion.
Pollution to products: CO2 competition enters final round
Ten teams competing to make money from carbon dioxide pollution will share $5 million in prize money and advance to the final round of an international competition.
Report: Airlines getting better in key areas except delays
U.S. airlines are getting better at many things except getting you to your destination on time.
Russia to support companies hit by US sanctions
Russia says it will support companies hit by fresh U.S. sanctions as shares in aluminum producer Rusal plummeted.
Global markets rise amid uncertainty over US-China trade
Asian stock markets rose Monday amid uncertainty about an escalating U.S.-Chinese tariff dispute after President Donald Trump said a settlement was possible but his advisers said other nations might add to pressure on Beijing.
Trump-era transportation project more focused on rural areas
Forget about bike-share stations in Chicago or pedestrian walkways in Oakland.
Expansion of Canada's Trans Mountain pipeline in doubt
Kinder Morgan says it is suspending all non-essential activities and related spending on its controversial Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project that would nearly triple the flow of oil from Canada's oil sands to the Pacific Coast.
Pipeline spill in South Dakota twice as big as first thought
A crude oil spill from the Keystone Pipeline in South Dakota last November has turned out to be nearly twice as big as first reported.
Stocks dive as US proposes more China tariffs; Dow falls 572
Another increase in trade tensions has stocks reversing course and falling again Friday morning as the U.S. considers an even larger set of tariffs on imports from China.
Cuomo: Funding boost will repair NYC subway more quickly
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says funding included in the recently passed state budget will allow New York City subway cars to be repaired quicker, improving service for a transit system notorious for frequent breakdowns.
Dakota Access pipeline developer submits spill response plan
The developer of the Dakota Access oil pipeline that goes under a reservoir in the Dakotas has submitted a court-ordered spill response plan, but an American Indian tribe that draws water from Lake Oahe is unsatisfied with the company's efforts and is taking steps of its own to protect its water supply.












