By REGINA GARCIA CANO CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The United States government on Wednesday further asserted its self-appointed role in turning around Venezuela’s dilapidated oil industry with the arrival of Energy Secretary Chris Wright to the South American country for … Continued
In some ways, it was an offseason of upheaval for the Twins. Executive chair Joe Pohlad was replaced by his brother, Tom; president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey left the organization and after nine seasons at the helm; … Continued
By DEE-ANN DURBIN, AP Business Writer Kraft Heinz said Wednesday it’s pausing its plans to split into two companies. Steve Cahillane, a former Kellogg Co. chief who became CEO of Kraft Heinz on Jan. 1, said he wants to ensure … Continued
Gophers defensive tackle Deven Eastern was invited Wednesday to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis Feb. 23-March 2. The senior from Shakopee, who participated in Senior Bowl activities last month, is one 319 prospects nationwide invited. Eastern, who was … Continued
Editor’s Note: This story was produced in collaboration by Truthdig and the Texas Observer. On a cold winter morning in Johnson County, Texas, at the southwestern edge of the booming Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, 52-year-old Lee Oldham stands beside the Pleasant … Continued