Senators decry state of air travel after passenger incidents
A senator says he thinks the airline industry has become anti-competitive and is hurting the flying public.
In latest airline video, Delta boots family from flight
A California family says they were forced off a Delta plane and threatened with jail after refusing to give up one of their children's seats on a crowded flight.
In latest airline video, Delta boots family from flight
A California family says they were forced off a Delta plane and threatened with jail after refusing to give up one of their children's seats on a crowded flight.
Nuke waste debate: Turn it into glass or encase in cement?
Congress should consider authorizing the U.S. Department of Energy to study encasing much of the nuclear waste at the nation's largest waste repository in a cement-like mixture instead of turning it into glass logs, according to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
Nuke waste debate: Turn it into glass or encase in cement?
Congress should consider authorizing the U.S. Department of Energy to study encasing much of the nuclear waste at the nation's largest waste repository in a cement-like mixture instead of turning it into glass logs, according to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
Asian lending bank sees no need to compete with China's AIIB
The Asian Development Bank is holding its annual meeting in Japan, where bankers and leaders are assessing how they can support growth as income inequality grows in both rich and poor countries.
Shulkin mulls closing 1,100 'underutilized' VA facilities
Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin says his department is seeking to close perhaps more than 1,100 VA facilities nationwide as it develops plans to allow more veterans to receive medical care in the private sector.
Shulkin mulls closing 1,100 'underutilized' VA facilities
Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin says his department is seeking to close perhaps more than 1,100 VA facilities nationwide as it develops plans to allow more veterans to receive medical care in the private sector.
Court revives baggage fee lawsuit against American Airlines
A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit seeking the return of baggage fees to passengers whose luggage was delayed or lost on flights with an airline that merged with American Airlines.
Court revives baggage fee lawsuit against American Airlines
A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit seeking the return of baggage fees to passengers whose luggage was delayed or lost on flights with an airline that merged with American Airlines.
Board says 2015 California refinery blast was preventable
A federal safety board says a 2015 explosion at a California oil refinery was preventable and it has recommended changes to the facility's safety procedures.
Ohio city plans lawsuit to stop gas pipeline construction
A mayor has upped the ante in the fight over a proposed high-pressure natural gas pipeline by hiring attorneys to file a lawsuit aimed at stopping the pipeline from being built or stopping the project altogether.
Boeing’s $40M Missile Getting Workout Amid North Korea Tensions
The U.S. fired another Boeing-made Minuteman III missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, the second test of the nation’s nuclear arsenal in the past week.
Boeing’s $40M Missile Getting Workout Amid North Korea Tensions
The U.S. fired another Boeing-made Minuteman III missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, the second test of the nation’s nuclear arsenal in the past week.
Bill to protect bees withdrawn after ag business criticism
A bill designed to protect bees in Maine from a class of pesticides has been withdrawn in the wake of criticism from agricultural interests.
Amtrak says 6 weeks of disruptions for Penn Station repairs
Rail commuters would face about six weeks of significant service disruptions this summer under a preliminary plan to make repairs at New York's Penn Station.
Business Highlights
___ Lawmakers to airlines: Improve service or Congress steps in WASHINGTON (AP) — The chief executive of United Airlines apologized Tuesday on Capitol Hill for an incident in which a passenger was dragged off a flight, calling it "a mistake of epic proportions" as frustrated lawmakers warned airline executives to improve customer service or face congressional intervention.
Business Highlights
___ Lawmakers to airlines: Improve service or Congress steps in WASHINGTON (AP) — The chief executive of United Airlines apologized Tuesday on Capitol Hill for an incident in which a passenger was dragged off a flight, calling it "a mistake of epic proportions" as frustrated lawmakers warned airline executives to improve customer service or face congressional intervention.
Lawmakers to airlines: Improve service or Congress steps in
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz is likely to face pointed questions as Congress examines customer service by U.S. airlines and how air travel can be improved.
Lawmakers to airlines: Improve service or Congress steps in
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz is likely to face pointed questions as Congress examines customer service by U.S. airlines and how air travel can be improved.







