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Trump plans to revoke California fuel economy standards

The Trump administration plans to set a nationwide standard for automotive emissions and fuel economy, depriving California of the waiver that allows it to set its own standards, according to an administration official. The proposal is expected some time this…

Vitamin E may be linked to marijuana vaping illnesses

Chicago — Public health officials said some of the marijuana products that recently sickened users across the country contained the same chemical. It's a type of oil made from vitamin E. It's harmless when used as a supplement or skin…

More big retailers ask customers to leave guns behind

A growing list of retailers is asking patrons to leave their firearms behind when shopping. CVS, Walgreens and Wegmans Food Markets on Thursday joined other large chains in requesting that customers refrain from openly toting guns in their stores, even if they live…

Husband had missing mom's body in truck, witness says

The estranged husband of a missing Connecticut mother was arrested again in connection with her disappearance, CBS affiliate WFSB reports. According to an arrest warrant, his girlfriend told police the body of the missing woman, Jennifer Dulos, was in a truck he…

Michigan State University fined millions in Nassar case

The government on Wednesday ordered Michigan State University to make sweeping changes and pay a $4.5 million fine. This comes after determining that it failed to adequately respond to sexual assault complaints against Larry Nassar, a former campus sports doctor…

Sears closing more stores as hundreds lose jobs at HQ

The lights are still on at Sears, but the hedge fund now calling the shots is conducting some business at the ailing retailer largely in the dark. Sears's parent company, dubbed Transform Holdco (or Transformco) and run by Eddie Lampert…

Local college cutting costs to students

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Many students have big dreams of going to a four-year university, but with high tuition costs it can be a difficult thing to do. "Tuition tends to increase each year so that is always an…

GOP Representative Jim Sensenbrenner to retire

Veteran Wisconsin Republican Representative Jim Sensenbrenner announced his retirement from Congress on Wednesday, making the former House Judiciary Committee chairman the 15th GOP lawmaker to say he will step aside before next year's elections. Sensenbrenner, 76, was first elected in…

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