BP to launch share buyback program after big profit spike
LONDON — BP said Tuesday that it would be returning around a half-billion dollars to shareholders after “significantly” higher oil prices contributed to a...
EXPLAINER: The potential risks of political crisis in Chad
<p>DAKAR, Senegal — The killing of President Idriss Deby Itno has left his son in charge of Chad, the first change of power in...
Somalia’s president to address nation as support crumbles
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s president will address the nation on Tuesday evening after two key regional states objected to his extended stay in office...
3D printing’s new challenge: Solving the US housing shortage
<p>A new generation of startups wants to disrupt the way houses are built by automating production with industrial 3D printers.</p>
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Iowa man convicted in 2019 fatal beating of pastor
<p>DAVENPORT, Iowa — An Iowa man was convicted Tuesday of fatally beating a pastor outside of his church.</p>
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Suit: LSU insulated athletes, coaches from victims’ claims
NEW ORLEANS — Seven women have filed a federal class action lawsuit against Louisiana State University, its governing board and several former and current...
Virus wave, lack of parts hold back German business optimism
<p>FRANKFURT, Germany — A closely watched indicator of German business outlooks barely rose in April as the third wave of coronavirus infections held back...
Alabama, Mississippi mark Confederate Memorial Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — State offices were closed Monday in Alabama and Mississippi for Confederate Memorial Day, which a watchdog group used to call for...
Apple’s iPhone privacy clampdown arrives after 7-month delay
<p>SAN RAMON, Calif. — Apple is following through on its pledge to crack down Facebook and other snoopy apps that secretly shadow people on...
Prisons worker on leave after run-in with Wright protesters
STILLWATER, Minn. — A Minnesota Department of Corrections employee has been placed on investigative leave after a profane confrontation with protesters seeking more serious...