IRS issues rules making it easier to refinance some commercial real estate mortgagesWASHINGTON — The IRS issued new rules Tuesday designed to make it easier to refinance some commercial real estate loans in an effort to curb the number of defaults. Obama administration strengthens NW salmon protection plan but views original plan as soundPORTLAND, Ore. — Calling it an “insurance policy” for Pacific Northwest salmon, the Obama administration on Tuesday offered up a tougher conservation plan for the fish that includes climate-change monitoring and the “last-resort” possibility of removing dams. US Forest Service apologizes for linking tortillas, Spanish music to armed pot growersDENVER — The U.S. Forest Service has apologized for suggesting that campers who eat tortillas, drink Tecate beer and play Spanish music may be armed marijuana growers, calling it “regrettable” and “insensitive.” Obama administration submits salmon plan to boost fish protection in Pacific NorthwestPORTLAND, Ore. — The Obama administration says it will be more aggressive in protecting declining Pacific Northwest salmon runs and will study breaching some dams as a last resort in a long-awaited management plan. Robot films ship sunk off Italy after turncoat says mobsters dumped toxic wasteROME — Italian authorities have dispatched a robot submarine with a video camera to a shipwreck off the Calabrian coast to see if if it’s carrying radioactive waste dumped by the mob in a lucrative disposal racket. BASF gets EPA approval for herbicide designed to tackle resistant broadleaf weedsRESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — German chemical company BASF SE says it has received U.S. approval to market a new herbicide to battle broadleaf weeds resistant to a chemical in commonly used herbicides like Roundup. Conde Nast Traveler celebrates ‘America’s Best Idea’ with a list of 10 national parksNEW YORK — Conde Nast Traveler is marking Ken Burns’ new PBS series about the national parks, “America’s Best Idea,” with a look at 10 national parks and recommendations for how to see them. Yellowstone seeing record visitors this yearYELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park hosted a record number of visitors this summer and remains on track for its busiest year ever. Texas unveils biggest coastal protection effort in state history to fight erosion, hurricanesHOUSTON — Texas announced Monday that it was embarking on the biggest coastal protection effort in state history to fight beach erosion and defend against future hurricanes. To bike, hike or drive, Skyline Drive is brought to you by another ’shovel-ready’ generationFRONT ROYAL, Va. — Skyline Drive specializes in solitude mixed with pulse-racing exhilaration. You can get that three ways as autumn colors come alive across the Blue Ridge Mountains. Lava hazard maps causing angst for insurance and mortgage consumers on Big IslandPAHOA, Hawaii — The U.S. Geological Survey’s 35-year-old maps of lava danger zones in this southern corner of the Big Island are a tableau of earthy colors and odd shapes originally meant for scientific and planning purposes. Regulators close major Chicago-based commercial real estate lender; 91 bank failures this yearCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Federal regulators on Friday said they seized Corus Bancshares Inc., a major Chicago-based lender to condominium, office and hotel projects, adding it to the long list of banks that have succumbed this year to the recession and waves of loan defaults. EPA puts limits on 3 common farm pesticides to protect salmon in the WestSEATTLE — The Environmental Protection Agency revealed new limits Friday on three pesticides commonly used on western farms to protect endangered and threatened Pacific salmon. EPA identifies 79 coal mine permits in 4 states for additional reviewCHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Obama administration on Friday stepped up its efforts to curb environmental damage from surface coal mining, announcing plans to give 79 permit applications in four states additional scrutiny. Survey shows high dioxin levels at Agent Orange hotspot near former US air base in VietnamHANOI, Vietnam — New environmental tests confirm extremely high levels of dioxin, the toxic ingredient of Agent Orange, in people, fish and soil near a former U.S. air base where American troops stored the herbicide during the Vietnam War. Chesapeake Bay restoration reports call for greater regulation of large livestock farmsWASHINGTON — Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts are likely to require greater regulation of the region’s large-scale animal farms, according to federal officials. Neighbors: Wells Fargo exec. moved into beach home surrendered to bank by Madoff-duped coupleMALIBU, Calif. — A Wells Fargo & Co. executive who oversees foreclosed properties hosted parties and spent long summer weekends in a $12 million Malibu beach house, moving into the home just after it had been surrendered to Wells Fargo to satisfy debts, neighbors said. White House picks Colorado official to oversee nation’s forest programsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama Thursday chose a Colorado natural resources official to be the new agriculture undersecretary in charge of the U.S. Forest Service. AP source: White House picks Colorado official to oversee nation’s forest programsWASHINGTON — Congressional aides say the Obama administration has chosen a Colorado natural resources official to be the new agriculture undersecretary in charge of the U.S. Forest Service. Monsanto expands plan to cut work force by 8 percent, up from previous plan to cut 4 percentST. LOUIS — Monsanto Co., the world’s biggest seed maker, said Thursday it plans to make deeper work force cuts than previously announced, saying it will reduce its staff by about 8 percent to cut costs. Senior Housing Properties Trust begins offer of 4.5 million sharesNEWTON, Mass. — Senior Housing Properties Trust said Wednesday it commenced a public offering of 4.5 million shares. US judge raises questions about removal of gray wolves from endangered list in Idaho, MontanaBILLINGS, Mont. — Hunters can keep stalking gray wolves for now in the Northern Rockies, but the killing may be short-lived after a federal judge found problems with the recent removal of the animal from the endangered species list. New ‘America the Beautiful’ quarters series to debut with Hot Springs National ParkHOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Quarters dropped into fountains at Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas next year could feature the park itself. Federal judge says gray wolf hunts OK in Idaho, MontanaBILLINGS, Mont. — A federal judge said gray wolf hunts can go on for the first time in decades in the Northern Rockies, just months after the animals were removed from the endangered species list. US Mint list of new national park quarters, in order the coins will be producedThe U.S. Mint announced Wednesday that it will produce a series of quarters highlighting America’s national parks, one per state and territory, beginning next year. The coins will be minted based on the dates the parks or historic sites were established and start with Arkansas’ Hot Springs National Park, founded in 1832. Federal judge rules in favor of controversial wolf hunts in Montana, IdahoBILLINGS, Mont. — A federal judge said Wednesday that gray wolf hunts in the Northern Rockies can go on, denying a request by environmentalists and animal welfare groups to stop the first organized wolf hunts in decades in Idaho and Montana. Crews hope for calm wind as they plan backfires to keep Los Angeles arson blaze from spreadingLOS ANGELES — Crews hope favorable weather conditions will allow the setting of backfires to destroy fuels that would help spread a 2-week-old deadly wildfire that is still burning unchecked deep into the forest above Los Angeles. SKorea accuses NKorea of intentionally opening dam floodgates at border river; 6 killedSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea appears to have deliberately opened a dam that sent water surging down a river into South Korea, a top South Korean official said Wednesday, but he stopped short of calling it an attack. Petition advances to list walrus as endangered due to warming, loss of sea iceANCHORAGE, Alaska — A second Arctic marine mammal moved closer to an Endangered Species listing due to global warming Tuesday with a petition to grant the Pacific walrus protection passing its first review. Firefighters contain 60 percent of wildfire north of Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — Fire officials were watching for gusty winds Tuesday as they planned to set preventive backfires to burn out brush that has fueled a giant wildfire north of Los Angeles. |
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