Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez has been sworn in as the island’s new governor, culminating weeks of political turmoil.
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New York man to be extradited Friday on felony robbery, assault warrant
A New York man who had a Class A drug charge against him dismissed July 25 is set to be extradited Friday on a warrant out of New York on felony robbery and assault charges.
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Agriculture chief: U.S. farmers will regain markets lost in trade war
Secretary Sonny Perdue is confronted by farmers at a trade show in Minnesota who tell him: ‘Things are going downhill … very quickly.’
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U.S. stocks erase most of an early loss as volatility surges
But the market’s recovery left plenty of signs of worry among investors that the fallout from the trade war between the U.S. and China will spread.
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Consumer credit up $14.6 billion, slowest in three months
A jump in auto loans and student loans was offset by a big drop in U.S. borrowing on credit cards.
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Walgreens to close 200 U.S. stores, starting this fall
The company has not released a list of the stores slated for closing.
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2 people on motorcycle die in crash with van in Bangor
Chaz Gray, 31, of Levant died at the scene, while his passenger, Adriane Mehuren, 29, of Bangor died of her injuries at the hospital, News Center Maine reports.
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Walmart wrestles with how to respond to active shooters
Three days after a man opened fire at one of its stores in El Paso, Texas, and left at least 22 dead, the nation’s largest retailer is faced with how to make its workers and customers feel safe.
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Louisiana launching medical marijuana after years of waiting
Louisiana is becoming the first Deep South state to dispense medical marijuana, 4 years after state lawmakers agreed to give patients access.
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Narrow Gauge Railroad staying in Portland
The nonprofit considered moving to Gray after the Portland Co. was sold for redevelopment, but it now plans to remain on the Portland waterfront, where it has operated since 1993.