Parent company of ED plant announces 3rd quarter loss but improved performance
EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. — The parent company of an East Dubuque nitrogen fertilizer facility reported a net loss of $19 million for the third quarter…
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Trump sues in 3 states, laying ground for contesting outcome
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s campaign filed lawsuits Wednesday in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia, laying the groundwork for contesting battleground states as he slipped behind…
Fed confronts a shaky US economy that likely needs more help
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials are meeting this week with the economy facing growing threats from a resurgence of the coronavirus and from Congress’ failure…
Services sector expands for fifth straight month
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, registered its fifth consecutive month of expansion in October. The Institute for…
US services sector expands for fifth straight month in October
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, registered its fifth consecutive month of expansion in October. The Institute for Supply…
US trade deficit falls to $63.9 billion in September
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit fell in September after hitting a 14-year high the previous month as exports outpaced imports. The…
5:30 p.m. UPDATE: Biden wins Michigan, Wisconsin, now on brink of White House
5:30 p.m. UPDATE WASHINGTON — Joe Biden won the battleground prizes of Michigan and Wisconsin on Wednesday, reclaiming a key part of the “blue wall”…
Big prime-time ratings for Fox News week before election
NEW YORK — Two of Fox News Channel’s three prime-time opinion hosts — Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham — reached their biggest weekly audiences ever…
Trade deficit falls to $63.9 billion in September
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The U.S. trade deficit fell in September after hitting a 14-year high in August as exports outpaced imports. The Commerce Department…
Luxury vehicles, booming sales in China boost BMW profits
FRANKFURT, Germany — German automaker BMW said third-quarter net profit rose 17% to 1.81 billion euros ($2.22 billion) as sales boomed in China and highly…