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Alaska political leaders hope to see Trump undo restrictions on oil drilling
JUNEAU, Alaska -- President-elect Donald Trump promised repeatedly during his campaign to expand oil drilling in the U.S., which is good news for...
Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary in his...
APEC closes in Peru with China's President Xi front and center as Trump whiplash looms
LIMA, Peru -- After two days of meetings in Lima that rarely ventured beyond platitudes in discussing the strategies of robust economic engagement,...
What to know about the congressional push to expand Social Security benefits
WASHINGTON -- The House has passed legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people, pushing it one step closer...
Strike by workers at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip enters 2nd day
LAS VEGAS -- A walkout by hundreds of hospitality workers at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip entered its second day with...
An environmental group files intent to sue a salmon farmer for pollution off Maine's coast
PORTLAND, Maine -- An environmental organization has served a notice of intent to sue one of the world's largest aquaculture companies for violations...