NEW YORK — Watching the numbers on the gas pump tick ever higher can boil the blood and lead the mind to wonder: Why are gasoline prices so high?
Many stand accused, inc...
CUSHING, Okla. — President Barack Obama firmly defended his record on oil drilling Thursday, ordering the government to fast-track an Oklahoma pipeline while accusing Co...
People want action taken
LOS ANGELES — Families canceling vacations. Fishermen watching their profits burn up along with their boats’ gasoline. Drivers buying only a few ...
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald’s said Wednesday that CEO Jim Skinner will retire later this year and hand over the responsibility of running the world’s largest burger chain...
WASHINGTON — A bill designed to enact President Barack Obama’s plan for a “Buffett rule” tax on the wealthy would rake in just $31 billion over the next 11 years, accord...
Ethnic parishes set to reopen
LOS ANGELES — When groups of ethnic Polish, Slovene, Slovak and Hungarian Catholics in Cleveland began protesting orders by their local bish...
CHAMBER set to host premier event of year
WARRENDALE — THE CHAMBER of Commerce on Monday will host its annual Neighborhood Business Expo, the chamber’s premier event that...
WASHINGTON — A new Republican budget would repeal President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul but put future retirees in a version of Medicare that strangely resembles...
Farm auctions offer chance to socialize
Farm auctions are as much a part of spring coming as anything.
After several months of harvest season, hunting season, holidays an...
It will issue dividend checks
NEW YORK — Apple made computers sexy. Can it do the same for the musty old dividend?
Issuing a regular payment to your stockholders after ye...
