New infrastructure deal must focus on climate, activists say
WASHINGTON — Climate activists and their Democratic allies in Congress are pressing with renewed urgency for huge investments to slow global warming, after a...
GOP candidate’s private equity resume draws scrutiny in Va.
RICHMOND, Va. — Newly retired, Judy Pavlick was among hundreds of seniors who enjoyed the low cost-of-living and friendly atmosphere at Plaza Del Rey,...
GOP candidate’s private equity resume draws scrutiny in Va.
RICHMOND, Va. — Newly retired, Judy Pavlick was among hundreds of seniors who enjoyed the low cost-of-living and friendly atmosphere at Plaza Del Rey,...
Nissan to make new electric cars, batteries in Britain
LONDON — Japanese carmaker Nissan and two partners on Thursday announced plans to invest 1 billion ($1.4 billion) pounds to produce a new model...
Key part of US residency program for investors set to expire
WASHINGTON — A program that has allowed wealthy foreign investors to obtain U.S. residency, and has long been the subject of complaints that it...
AP FACT CHECK: Biden distorts bipartisan infrastructure deal
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden overstated the expected employment gains Tuesday in making his pitch for a bipartisan infrastructure proposal that he...
Army of volunteers showers first responders with food, water
SURFSIDE, Fla. — Nicolette Daniel pulled a wheeled cart packed with takeout boxes of chicken tenders, French fries and deep-fried Oreos to the intersection...
Biden to tout economic benefits of infrastructure package
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is hoping to get the bipartisan infrastructure deal on track by highlighting its expected economic benefits, stressing the $973...
US seeks ways to recruit, retain wildland firefighters
BOISE, Idaho — U.S. wildfire managers are considering shifting from seasonal to full-time firefighting crews to deal with what has become a year-round wildfire...
Help wanted: Labor crisis shocks California restaurants
LOS ANGELES — Sherry Villanueva’s family of Santa Barbara restaurants employed 350 people before the pandemic took hold and darkened dining rooms across California....
