U.S. health officials are warning that several types of ground cinnamon sold at certain discount and…
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North Carolina regulators say nonprofit run by lieutenant governor’s wife owes the state $132K
RALEIGH. N.C. — North Carolina state regulators now declare a nonprofit run by the wife of…
Future of undersea electricity cable linking Greece, Cyprus and Israel will be decided next month
NICOSIA, Cyprus — The future of an electricity cable linking the power grids of Greece, Cyprus…
Venezuelans turn to odd jobs and gambling to stretch meager wages they hope will grow after election
MATURIN, Venezuela — A municipal market in eastern Venezuela is teeming with weekend customers hoping to…
Estonia’s new government is formally appointed. Its first priority is to improve state finances
HELSINKI — Estonia’s president formally appointed the Baltic country’s new government on Monday after lawmakers gave…
More Americans apply for jobless benefits as layoffs settle at higher levels
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits rose again last week and appear to be settling consistently at…
The uncertainty that plagues life in crisis-ridden Venezuela is also wreaking havoc on relationships
CARACAS, Venezuela — Victoria Estevez finally met someone who saw past her shyness. They spent two…
California first state to get federal funds for hydrogen energy hub to help replace fossil fuels
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California will be the first state to receive federal funds under a program…
Aging bridges in 16 states will be improved or replaced with the help of $5B in federal funding
Dozens of aging bridges in 16 states will be replaced or improved with the help of…