Montana miner backs off expansion plans, lays off 100 due to lower palladium prices

The owner of two precious metals mines in south-central Montana is stopping work on an expansion…

Projects featuring Lady Bird Johnson’s voice offer new looks at the late first lady

DALLAS (AP) — Texas college student Jade Emerson found herself entranced as she worked on a…

Ohio will vote on marijuana legalization. Advocates say there’s a lot at stake

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Voters in Ohio will decide next week whether to legalize recreational marijuana,…

Only debate of Mississippi governor’s race brings insults and interruptions from Reeves and Presley

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and Democratic challenger Brandon Presley insulted and…

Addiction can lead to financial ruin. Ohio wants to teach finance pros to help stem the loss

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Joe Smith did not picture raising his granddaughter at age 66, but…

Slightly fewer number of Americans apply for jobless benefits as layoffs remain rare

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up modestly this week after reaching their lowest level in…

A woman died after falling from a cliff at a Blue Ridge Parkway scenic overlook in North Carolina

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (AP) — A South Carolina woman died after falling from a scenic overlook…

After climate summit, California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces key decisions to reduce emissions back home

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom made big waves in the climate world recently…

Medicaid expansion to begin soon in North Carolina as governor decides to let budget bill become law

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday he would let the state…

North Carolina legislature gives initial OK to budget, which also would start Medicaid expansion

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Republican-controlled General Assembly gave initial approval Thursday to a long-delayed North…