CLEVELAND (AP) — One of the first, if not the first, person to purchase medical marijuana in Ohio on Wednesday morning thinks the much-anticipated opening of dispensaries is a “great day” for the state. “I...
Read MoreCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A finance ministry official says Sri Lanka is considering a $300 million loan offer from the Bank of China as it prepares to repay foreign debts this year. Foreign Ministry Spokesman M.R. Hasan said...
Read MoreWASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the partial government shutdown (all times local): 12:10 p.m. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is temporarily reopening an agency that provides resources to farmers and ranchers. Agriculture...
Read MoreDETROIT (AP) — Kia says it will ignore the partial U.S. government and recall more than 68,000 vehicles to fix a fuel pipe problem that can cause engine fires. The problem stemmed from previous recall repairs due to engine...
Read MoreNEW YORK (AP) — Several House Republicans are asking T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon and Sprint how they share their users’ cellphone location data, citing a recent report that telecoms are selling that information to shadowy...
Read MoreASHWAUBENON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin-based retail chain Shopko Stores has filed for bankruptcy protection as it makes plans to close more stores. The company says excessive debt and ongoing competitive pressure are forcing it to...
Read MoreNEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses affected by the government shutdown are contending with either a drop in revenue or their inability to get help from federal agencies, or both. A look at what some owners are doing, and what...
Read MoreNEW YORK (AP) — Baked by Yael isn’t getting its usual flow of customers who stop in after visiting the nearby National Zoo; the popular Washington, D.C., tourist spot remains closed by the government shutdown. Owner Yael...
Read MoreNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising further Wednesday morning following strong results from major banks including Goldman Sachs and Bank of America. Technology and consumer-focused companies also traded higher. The British...
Read MoreBERLIN (AP) — A senior German official says neighboring countries are closely watching Germany’s political debate on phasing out the use of coal. Brandenburg governor Dietmar Woidke said Wednesday that “it’s...
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