Industrials

The county that's home to Houston has asked a state court to order safeguards and fine the owner of a chemical plant that partially exploded during Hurricane Harvey.In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the Harris County Attorney's Office said Arkema Inc.'s facility in Crosby violated Texas environmental laws by releasing toxic and hazardous chemicals during flooding and fires, sickening first responders and residents.

The county that's home to Houston has asked a state court to order safeguards and fine the owner of a chemical plant that partially exploded during Hurricane Harvey.In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the Harris County Attorney's Office said Arkema Inc.'s facility in Crosby violated Texas environmental laws by releasing toxic and hazardous chemicals during flooding and fires, sickening first responders and residents.

___ House OKs GOP tax bill in Trump win; Senate fate less clear WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have rammed a near $1.5 trillion package overhauling corporate and personal taxes through the House.

___ House OKs GOP tax bill in Trump win; Senate fate less clear WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have rammed a near $1.5 trillion package overhauling corporate and personal taxes through the House.

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday: Time Inc., up $3.55 to $16.20 The New York Times reported that Meredith Corp. will make another offer for the publisher.

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday: Time Inc., up $3.55 to $16.20 The New York Times reported that Meredith Corp. will make another offer for the publisher.

Atletico Madrid says Quantum Pacific Group, an industrial conglomerate led by Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer, is acquiring a 15 percent stake in the club for 50 million euros ($59 million).

Atletico Madrid says Quantum Pacific Group, an industrial conglomerate led by Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer, is acquiring a 15 percent stake in the club for 50 million euros ($59 million).

Tesla Inc. wants to electrify big trucks.

Tesla Inc. wants to electrify big trucks.

Two American Indian tribes in the Dakotas that are fighting the Dakota Access pipeline in court are making a renewed push to bolster protections for their water supply.

Two American Indian tribes in the Dakotas that are fighting the Dakota Access pipeline in court are making a renewed push to bolster protections for their water supply.

North Carolina's two Republican senators say they oppose President Donald Trump's pick to oversee chemical safety at the Environmental Protection Agency, putting Michael L. Dourson's nomination at serious risk.

North Carolina's two Republican senators say they oppose President Donald Trump's pick to oversee chemical safety at the Environmental Protection Agency, putting Michael L. Dourson's nomination at serious risk.

Competing in a bass fishing tournament two years ago, Todd Steele cast his rod from his 21-foot motorboat — unaware that he was being poisoned.

Competing in a bass fishing tournament two years ago, Todd Steele cast his rod from his 21-foot motorboat — unaware that he was being poisoned.

A German court has ruled that Kuwait's national airline didn't have to transport an Israeli citizen because the carrier would face legal repercussions at home if it did.

A German court has ruled that Kuwait's national airline didn't have to transport an Israeli citizen because the carrier would face legal repercussions at home if it did.

U.S. homebuilders are feeling more optimistic this month, reflecting a recent rebound in sales of newly built homes.

U.S. homebuilders are feeling more optimistic this month, reflecting a recent rebound in sales of newly built homes.