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‘Most big repairs start out as small repairs’
MOSES LAKE — When Uziel Ortega launched Steadfast Home Services earlier this year, he wasn't sure whether the phon…
Peugeot maker sees record profit, but virus clouds horizon
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SC utility execs under investigation asked few questions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two current executives of South Carolina's state owned utility who remain part of a criminal investigation into the failure to finish two nuclear plants in the state showed up for a meeting We…
Facebook bans ads with false claims about new virus
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook said Wednesday that it is banning ads that make false claims about products tied to the new coronavirus.
Arizona's largest newspaper quits candidate endorsements
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Republic, which drew global attention in 2016 for endorsing a Democrat for president for the first time in its history, will stop endorsing candidates for public office, newspaper leaders…
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Major U.S. stock indexes gave up early gains and ended mostly lower Wednesday, extending their losses for the week.
TJX, Alcon rise; Dycom, Toll Brothers fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Wednesday:
California wildfire victims fear coming last in PG&E payout
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A $13.5 billion settlement between victims of California's catastrophic wildfires and the utility blamed for causing them was supposed to bring some peace and hope to people still reeling from …
Cause of Los Angeles-area refinery fire under investigation
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — The cause of an explosion and fire at the largest oil refinery on the West Coast was under investigation Wednesday as air quality authorities conducted laboratory testing to determine whether …
Stocks slide on Wall Street, extending steep drops this week
Major U.S. stock indexes gave up early gains and closed mostly lower Wednesday, extending the market’s heavy losses for the week.
US agency stops autonomous shuttle firm from hauling people
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government's highway safety agency has ordered an autonomous shuttle company to stop carrying passengers in 16 U.S. cities after a mysterious braking problem occurred in Columbus, Ohio.
SC utility execs under investigation asked few questions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two current executives of South Carolina's state owned utility who remain part of a criminal investigation into the failure to finish two nuclear plants in the state showed up for a meeting We…
Germany in warning over a virus epidemic
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's health minister said Wednesday that the country was “at the beginning of an epidemic” as authorities in the west tested dozens of people who had contact with a couple infected with the coron…
Retail group sees solid sales growth this year
NEW YORK (AP) — The nation's largest retail trade group forecasts that retail sales should grow between 3.5% and 4.1% to more than $3.9 trillion this year despite uncertainty from the lingering trade war, the new v…
Lowe's disappoints on 4Q sales, full-year outlook
NEW YORK (AP) — Lowe's Cos. on Wednesday reported weaker-than-expected sales for its fiscal fourth quarter and offered an annual forecast that came below Wall Street expectations.
Stocks climb on Wall Street following 2 steep drops
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose solidly in midday trading Wednesday as investors regained an appetite for risk after two days of heavy losses.