NASA to test parachute system for landing spacecraft on Mars
A parachute system that's designed to land spacecraft on Mars will be tested this week off Virginia's coast.
NYC fines unpaid by Kushner Cos.: Over $500K and counting
The Kushner family real estate firm has amassed over half a million dollars in unpaid fines for various New York City sanitation and building violations, much of that bill incurred while President Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner was running the company.
Greek island ferries back to work after crews end strike
Greek island ferries are tied up in port for a second day because of a strike by crews, whose main union is debating whether to extend the walkout for another day in pursuit of salary increases.
Robot boat sails into history by finishing Atlantic crossing
All summer, the small boat drifted steadily eastward across the churning North Atlantic until it neared the Irish coast, where it made history by becoming the first unmanned sailboat to cross the Atlantic.
New California bridge gets sensors to gather earthquake data
A replacement bridge under construction at the nation's second-busiest port isn't just a crucial route for cargo trucks and Southern California commuters — it's a concrete-and-steel science experiment for engineers and seismologists.
Trump's rollback of pollution rules to hit coal country hard
President Donald Trump picked West Virginia as the place to announce he'd roll back pollution rules for coal-fired power plants.
Thousands stranded on Greek islands due to ferry crew strike
Thousands of travelers have been stranded on Greece's islands due to a strike by ferry crews seeking higher pay and tax breaks.
China's Xi pledges $60 billion in financing for Africa
Chinese President Xi Jinping has promoted Beijing's initiative to build a "New Silk Road" of ports and other infrastructure as a development tool for Africa at a conference with African leaders.
Insider Q&A: Small Colorado manufacturer caught in trade war
Troy Roberts has been at ground zero for the trade war being waged by President Donald Trump.
Pass it On: US executive learned from Japanese management
Troy Roberts is the chief executive of Qualtek Manufacturing Inc., a small metal stamping company located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which has 74 employees and $7 million in annual sales of parts for medical devices and other metal products.
China-Africa trade deficit prominent at conference
The chief executive of Africa's largest bank says the continent's leaders are likely to press their Chinese hosts at a conference this week to help narrow their trade imbalances with Beijing by shifting more manufacturing to Africa.
Air safety warnings around key African hub during strike
Air traffic officials in East Africa are warning of risky conditions for flights in the region around Ethiopia's international airport after air traffic controllers there went on strike.
California approves measure to pass on wildfire costs
The California Legislature voted Friday to allow power companies to raise electric bills to cover the cost of lawsuits from last year's deadly wildfires amid fears that Pacific Gas & Electric Co., would otherwise face financial ruin.
Enbridge Energy, Fond du Lac Band reach deal on Line 3
Enbridge Energy and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa announced Friday that they have reached an agreement to build the Line 3 replacement oil pipeline through the band's reservation in northeast Minnesota.
Corps: No new impacts found in Dakota Access pipeline review
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Friday completed more than a year of additional study of the Dakota Access oil pipeline, saying the work substantiated its earlier determination that the pipeline poses no significant environmental threats.
A year later, Texas regulators move against Harvey polluters
More than a year after Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas coast, state environmental authorities have only just begun enforcement actions against a handful of companies deemed responsible for some of the most massive air and water pollution incidents reported during and immediately after the storm.
United Airlines is raising baggage fees, matching JetBlue
United Airlines is raising checked-bag fees for many passengers, matching a move earlier this week by JetBlue Airways.
Tariffs stirring fear at many US points of entry for imports
Ports and ground terminals in nearly every state handle goods that are now or will likely soon be covered by import tariffs.
WestRock seeks to collect judgment from governor's companies
A Georgia-based packaging company is taking legal steps to collect a $1 million judgment from companies owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice.
Transit delay: London's Crossrail won't open until fall 2019
London's new east-west railway, Crossrail, says it will miss its scheduled December opening by almost a year, with passenger services not starting until late 2019.












