Rain, early snows delay U.S. harvest in latest blow to farmers
Excessive rains and an October snowstorm have stalled the harvest in the U.S. grain belt’s northern tier, one more blow to farmers already struggling with the effects of planting delays and a trade war that has pressured commodity prices.
California makes headway against wildfires after fierce Santa Ana winds ease
Fierce, dry Santa Ana winds off the Southern California mountains eased early Friday, helping firefighters make progress in corralling major wildfires that have displaced thousands of residents.
School’s back for 300,000 Chicago students after 11-day teachers’ strike
Chicago teachers returned to work on Friday after a grueling 11-day strike as parents hoped the deal struck between the teachers’ union and district would improve their children’s education.
Several automakers back Trump in two other California vehicle emissions suits
General Motors Co , Toyota Motor Corp , Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and other major automakers late Thursday sought to intervene on the side of the Trump administration in two additional legal challenges to its efforts to bar California from setting …
Trump says he will make Florida his permanent residence
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will be making Palm Beach, Florida, his permanent residence instead of his Trump Tower apartment in New York City.
Stray bullet in Chicago wounds 7-year-old girl who was trick or treating
A 7-year-old girl who was trick or treating in Chicago on Thursday for Halloween was critically wounded when she was struck by a stray bullet, police said.
White House to name Homeland Security official Chad Wolf as department’s acting secretary: Politico
The White House plans to name Homeland Security official Chad Wolf as the department’s acting secretary, Politico reported on Thursday, citing three unnamed people familiar with the situation.
White House to name Chad Wolf as acting secretary of homeland security: Politico
The White House plans to name Homeland Security official Chad Wolf as the department’s acting secretary, Politico reported on Thursday, citing three unnamed people familiar with the situation.
Southern California endures second straight day of wind-stoked wildfires
A fresh spate of Southern California wildfires roared to life on Thursday, destroying homes and forcing evacuations, as the region faced a second day of explosively fierce Santa Ana winds that have fanned flames, displacing thousands of residents.
WeWork, former CEO Adam Neumann accused of pregnancy discrimination
The former chief of staff to ousted WeWork CEO Adam Neumann has accused him and the company of discrimination, saying she feared for the health of her unborn baby because of Neumann’s penchant for smoking marijuana on chartered planes.
