Fed's Independence Has Global Importance, Williams Says

(Reuters) -The independence of the Federal Reserve is "incredibly important" not just for the U.S. economy but also for the global economy because it is what allows the U.S. central bank to control ...
The Texas Observer

Houston’s Top Magnet High Schools Could Become Private Partnership Charter Schools, Raising Equity Concerns

Texas' largest school district may even convert its renowned performing arts institution under a program that benefitted the ...
U.S. News & World Report

Independent Vaccine Experts to Review Hepatitis B Vaccine Data After CDC Delays Vote

Independent Vaccine Experts to Review Hepatitis B Vaccine Data After CDC Delays Vote (Reuters) -A group of independent U.S. vaccine experts said on Thursday it plans to review existing data on ...

ConocoPhillips Beats Quarterly Profit Estimates on Higher Production

(Reuters) -ConocoPhillips beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Thursday, as higher oil and gas production ...
NBC Montana

Shutdown is hurting schools whose budgets are mostly federal money

In Chinle, Arizona, financial distress caused by the government shutdown has led to the suspension of after-school programs, ...

Patricia Routledge: Hundreds of mourners attend Keeping Up Appearances star’s funeral

Routledge received two Bafta nominations for her leading role in Keeping Up Appearances, which lasted five seasons. In the ...

Most voters back Las Cruces bond, tax rate extension for school upgrades

Las Cruces Public Schools are asking residents to approve a $65 million general obligation bond and extend the current tax rate to fund renovation and improveme ...