Tariffs and weather take a toll on US coffee prices
It’s getting more expensive for Americans to get their caffeine fix. The average U.S. price of a pound…
Tropical Storm Melissa nearly stationary in the Caribbean as a major flood threat
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa was nearly stationary in the central Caribbean on Friday,…
Wall Street heads for records following an encouraging update on inflation
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are heading for records on Friday after an update on inflation came…
Shots fired after vehicle backs into US Coast Guard base in California
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Law enforcement officers fired shots at a vehicle that backed into a U.S. Coast…
Alaska Airlines resumes operations after IT outage
SEATTLE (AP) — Alaska Airlines said its operations have resumed Friday after it had to ground its planes…
Houston “hub homes” program gave neighbors resilient power. Then EPA canceled Solar For All
HOUSTON (AP) — Doris Brown was nearly asleep when a neighbor knocked on her door, telling her to…
Baby elephant born at Columbus Zoo in Ohio is its 2nd this year
POWELL, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has welcomed its second baby elephant in a single…
Columbus Zoo welcomes second Asian elephant calf this year
POWELL, Ohio — POWELL, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has welcomed its second baby elephant…
Illegal immigrant semitrailer driver charged in deadly California crash, officials say
A 21-year-old semitruck driver accused of being under the influence of drugs and causing a fiery crash that…
Trump administration OKs oil and gas drilling in Alaska wildlife refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday finalized plans to open the coastal plain of Alaska’s…
California union floats idea of taxing billionaires to offset Medicaid cuts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A major union announced a proposal Thursday to impose a one-time 5% tax on…
Health care compromise seems far off as shutdown persists
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both…