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Freedom Industries, which owned storage tanks blamed in a January 2014 chemical spill, filed for bankruptcy later that month. The company's facility on Barlow Street is seen on the banks of the Elk River in Charleston, W.Va.

Settlement Deal Reached In 2014 West Virginia Chemical Spill

Residents affected by a leak of a coal-washing chemical into the Elk River reached a deal with a chemical company. A class-action suit against a water company was set to move forward in federal court.

Arrival of Boutique Air Brings Lower Prices, Higher Use at Cortez Airport

Boutique Air has had a promising beginning since it began operating as Cortez’s essential air service provider on October 1st.The airline offers direct…

Typo On Montezuma County Ballots Won't Change Election Results

Montezuma County’s ballots contain a minor error, but it shouldn’t affect the election in any way.The ballots list both incumbent county commissioners up…

Federal Communication Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler joins hands with Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel ahead of a February 2015 hearing in Washington, D.C.

FCC Vote Means Internet Providers Need Permission To Share Your Data

Internet service providers will have to ask consumers before collecting and selling their data. However, the new rules do not apply to Google, Facebook and other tech giants.

Chip-maker Qualcomm said Thursday it is buying NXP Semiconductors in a deal valued at approximately $38.1 billion.

Qualcomm Spends Big Money To Get In The Car (Chip) Business

The smartphone chipmaker has agreed to buy NXP Semiconductors for $38 billion. The deal allows Qualcomm to rely less on the smartphone industry. NXP makes semiconductors for cars.

Colorado state Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg is among the supporters of Amendment 71, which would make it harder to change the state's constitution.

Colorado Votes On A Ballot Measure To Make It Harder To Pass Ballot Measures

Voters can amend their state's constitution: Think legalization of pot. But some Coloradans say citizen initiatives are out of control, and a well-funded push is underway to raise the bar.

Philippine President Hears Voice Of God: It Says, 'Don't Swear'

President Rodrigo Duterte, made headlines for his profane descriptions of U.S. leaders, said he heard the voice of God threatening to bring his plane down unless he promised to clean up his act.

A combine harvests wheat by a grain elevator near Mayfield, Kan.

The Economy Grew At A Solid Pace This Summer, But Consumers Are Wary

The Commerce Department said the economy grew by 2.9 percent in the third quarter. But consumer spending slowed. A survey suggests the election drama is making many consumers feel less confident.

After several prominent safety problems with medical devices in hospitals emerged, the Food and Drug Administration inspected 17 hospitals across the country in late 2015 to assess their compliance with reporting regulations.

FDA Faults Hospitals For Failing To Report Safety Problems With Medical Devices

The Food and Drug Administration found several prominent facilities hadn't followed rules on reporting incidents in which patients died or were harmed. The problem is thought to be widespread.

A Spider-Man lunch box on duty at Payne Elementary School in Washington, D.C.

Beyond The Pail: NPR Unpacks The History Of The Lunch Box

From re-purposed lard pails to bento boxes, the way students carry lunch to school has changed almost as much as the classrooms they learn in.

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