PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government says U.S. commercial fishing generated more than $144 billion in sales in 2016, a total about in line with trends of recent years. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...
Read MoreNEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans City Council member has released a long-awaited proposal that would ban short-term rentals of whole houses in residential areas. Thursday’s move by Kristen Gisleson (GIZ’-leh-sun)...
Read MoreAfter a turbulent two months during which oil prices plummeted from a four-year high to a one-year low, investors may wonder what comes next for U.S. crude. Analysts at Swiss bank UBS are among those who predict prices will...
Read MoreLong-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in 3 months, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac. This week Last week Year ago 30-year fixed 4.63 4.75 3.93 15-year fixed 4.07 4.21 3.36 5-year adjustable...
Read MoreNEW YORK (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America says it is exploring “all options” to address serious financial challenges, but is declining to confirm or deny a report that it may seek bankruptcy protection in the face of...
Read MoreWASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund said Thursday that it is reviewing delayed economic data provided by Venezuela. IMF spokesman Gerry Rice told reporters that the executive board will meet in coming weeks to...
Read MoreBOSTON (AP) — Four former employees and an owner of the Massachusetts facility responsible for a nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak that killed 76 people and sickened hundreds have been convicted of charges including mail...
Read MoreST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Latest on Minnesota regulators taking one of their final looks at planned Enbridge Line 3 replacement pipeline (all times local): 10:35 a.m. Minnesota regulators have rejected the latest attempt by...
Read MoreSaving for retirement is a good idea, of course, but if you time things right and do your homework, some of your nest egg could also do double duty as a tax shield. Here are two simple savings maneuvers that tax pros say could...
Read MoreThe challenges of making the technology industry a more welcoming place for women are numerous, especially in the booming field of artificial intelligence. To get a sense of just how monumental a task the tech community faces,...
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