Feds: Holes in tank likely factor in W.Va. leak

Federal investigators say holes in a storage tank floor likely allowed chemicals to seep out and contaminate West Virginia's biggest drinking water supply in January. They found a similar hole in the floor of another Freedom Industries tank that held...

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BMW recalls 1.6M 3-Series cars for air bag problem

DETROIT — BMW is expanding a recall of its most popular models to fix an air bag problem that is hitting much of the global auto industry. The German automaker says it will recall 1.6 million 3-Series cars from model years 2000 to 2006 across the world,...

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California hearing set on tough oil refinery rules

LOS ANGELES — The Environmental Protection Agency is coming to one of the nation's largest petroleum-producing areas to hold public hearings on a proposal aimed at reducing toxic air pollution from California to Texas through tough new controls on oil...

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CSX optimistic long-term but predicts flat 3Q

OMAHA, Neb. — CSX is optimistic about its long-term performance, but the railroad's profit during this quarter will likely be relatively flat. The company discussed its second-quarter results Wednesday after edging out Wall Street profit expectations....

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Museum announces more donors in Detroit bankruptcy

DETROIT — The Detroit Institute of Arts says it is just 20 percent shy of its goal to raise $100 million to prevent the sale of art in Detroit's bankruptcy and help city pensioners. The museum made the announcement Wednesday while disclosing nearly...

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Airbus A380s tested over air leak problems

PARIS — Airbus has advised airliners to test noisy doors on the world's largest passenger airliner, the A380, after identifying a problem with the door seal that could lead to a fall in the cabin pressure. The company said Wednesday that it's assessed...

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What happens to your online accounts when you die?

WASHINGTON — When you die, should your loved ones have access to your Facebook, Gmail and other online accounts? A group of influential lawyers says yes, unless you specify otherwise in a will. The Uniform Law Commission, whose members are appointed...

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Maine lobster fishing season off to slow start

ROCKLAND, Maine — The cold winter is still being felt in the waters off Maine, where the nation's largest lobster fishery is off to a slow start. The season typically picks up after the bulk of the lobster population sheds its shells and reaches legal...

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Commercial shipment arrives at space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The International Space Station accepted a fresh delivery of goods Wednesday. A private cargo ship launched three days ago from Virginia arrived at the orbiting complex a little after 6:30 a.m. EDT. The station's commander, Steven...

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US stocks up in afternoon trading on earnings news

Strong company earnings helped edge U.S. stocks higher in afternoon trading Wednesday, on pace to bounce back from a mixed finish a day earlier. Investors also welcomed news that Time Warner received a takeover offer from Twenty-First Century Fox, the...

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