Tag: U.S. News

Heat deaths of people without air conditioning, often in mobile homes, underscore energy inequity

PHOENIX -- Mexican farm worker Avelino Vazquez Navarro didn't have air conditioning in the motor home where he died last month in Washington...

U.S. employers likely added 175,000 jobs in July as labor market cools gradually

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. job market isn’t sizzling hot anymore. Companies aren’t hiring the way they were a year or two ago. But...

Chipmaker Intel to cut 15,000 jobs as tries to revive its business and compete with rivals

Chipmaker Intel says it is cutting 15% of its huge workforce — about 15,000 jobs — as it tries to turn its business...

Fiery North Dakota derailment was latest crash to involve weak tank cars the NTSB wants replaced

The fiery North Dakota derailment that burned for days early last month was the latest train crash to involve the flawed tank cars...

Protecting against floods, or a government-mandated retreat from the shore? New Jersey rules debated

TOMS RIVER, N.J. -- New Jersey officials are defending proposed building rules designed to limit damage from future storms and steadily rising seas...

Ohio historical society settles with golf club to take back World Heritage tribal site

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio’s historical society announced a deal Thursday that will allow it to take control of an ancient ceremonial and burial...