Phoenix legal defeat prompts FAA to address noise concerns
Last year's court victory by Phoenix and neighborhood groups over the Federal Aviation Administration has prompted the agency to be more responsive to residents as it continues to beat back noise complaints around the United States over the air traffic modernization plan known as "NextGen."
Activist facing riot trial seeks judge's help with evidence
An American Indian activist accused of inciting a riot during protests in North Dakota against the Dakota Access oil pipeline wants a judge to force prosecutors to obtain and turn over evidence from private security firms.
How to get cleaner air? Germany considers free mass transit
How best to get cleaner air?
China appeals to Trump to avoid disrupting trade
China has appealed to President Donald Trump to settle trade disputes over steel and aluminum through negotiation after Trump said he would soon decide whether to impose tariffs or quotas.
System to minimize fire not standard in Grand Canyon copter
Six British friends boarded a sightseeing helicopter outside Las Vegas on their way to one of the busiest and noisiest stretches of the Grand Canyon — tribal land that is less regulated than the national park and allows tour pilots to descend into the natural wonder.
Group wants probe of utility's jets, luxury helicopter
A clean-energy advocacy group wants an investigation after the Tennessee Valley Authority bought two corporate jets and a Mercedes-Benz helicopter.
Trump adviser denies he cheered end of tunnel funding deal
A prominent New York City developer who has advised the Trump administration on infrastructure is denying reports he cheered on the president's decision not to pay half of the $13 billion cost of a new commuter rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey.
Federal vote-protection efforts lag ahead of first primaries
The first 2018 primaries are less than a month away, but federal efforts to help state and local election officials safeguard the vote have lagged.
Iowa City landlord ordered to pay $5.6M in worker's death
A prominent Iowa City landlord was ordered to pay $5.6 million in damages Tuesday after jurors blamed him for the 2014 death of a maintenance worker.
AP interview: Qatar Air CEO sees growth despite Mideast spat
Qatar Airways' chief executive says the carrier will post an annual loss this year due to the land, sea and air blockade imposed on his country by other members of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
5 things to know about Trump's $4.4 trillion budget
President Donald Trump has sent Congress a proposal to spend $4.4 trillion in the 2019 budget year, which begins in October.
Agency-by-agency highlights of Trump's 2019 budget
Highlights from President Donald Trump's budget for fiscal year 2019, released Monday.
Asian shares lifted by Wall Street rally, China leads gains
U.S. stocks are posting solid gains early Monday as energy companies recover some of their recent losses.
Southwest: Midway flights near normal after de-icing woes
Southwest Airlines officials say flights are operating close to normal at Chicago's Midway International Airport after the airline canceled hundreds of them Sunday because of a shortage of de-icing fluid.
Agency-by-agency highlights of Trump's 2019 budget
Highlights from President Donald Trump's budget for fiscal year 2019.
5 things to know about Trump's $4.4 trillion budget
President Donald Trump has sent Congress a proposal to spend $4.4 trillion in the 2019 budget year, which begins in October.
Business Highlights
___ Stocks power higher after a dreadful week; Dow jumps 410 NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks powered higher Monday, sending the Dow Jones industrial average up 410 points, as the market clawed back more of its massive losses from the previous two weeks.
Seattle eyes taller, denser in affordable housing proposal
Seattle's booming tech industry has brought an influx of new residents with big wallets.
Trump says 'OK with me' if plan to rebuild roads founders
President Donald Trump is unveiling his long-awaited infrastructure plan, a $1.5 trillion proposal that fulfills a number of campaign goals.
Trump cites potential value of selling DC-area airports
President Donald Trump's long-awaited infrastructure plan calls for giving government agencies the authority to sell off airports, roads and other federal assets.















