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As drought cuts hay crop, cattle ranchers face culling herds

By Brittany Peterson, Associated Press

As the drought worsens across the West and ushers in an early fire season, cattle ranchers are among those feeling the pain. Their hay yields are down, leading some to make the hard decision to sell off animals.

Yellen outlines to Congress emergency measures on debt limit

By Martin Crutsinger, Alan Fram, Associated Press

In a letter Friday to House and Senate leaders, Yellen said that her actions would buy time until Congress can pass legislation to either raise the debt limit or suspend the limit again for a period of time.

U.S. jobless claims rise to 419,000 from a pandemic low

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The weekly number of first-time applications for benefits, which generally tracks layoffs, has fallen steadily since topping 900,000 in early January. Economists say the increase is most likely a blip caused by some one-time factors.

WATCH: Biden aims to sell economic agenda in Cincinnati trip

By Alexandra Jaffe, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is expected to speak Wednesday about his plan to create union jobs.

WATCH: State attorneys general make opioid announcement

By News Desk

State attorneys general made an announcement about opioid companies on Wednesday.

Used car prices slip from dizzy heights, signaling small victory for economy

By Tom Krisher, Mike Householder, Associated Press

Used car prices had rocketed more than 40% since before the coronavirus pandemic began — to an average of nearly $25,000. Now, the seemingly endless streak of skyrocketing used vehicle prices appears to be coming to a close.

U.S. opioid lawsuits on verge of settlements with 4 companies

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

Full details of the settlement involving AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson could come this week but it could take months to get final approval from state and local governments.

Amazon to end testing for COVID-19 at warehouses this month

By Joseph Pisani, Associated Press

In May, the online shopping giant said fully vaccinated warehouse workers could stop wearing face masks inside its facilities as long as they uploaded a picture of their vaccine cards to an Amazon worker app.

Big infrastructure bill in peril as GOP threatens filibuster

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Tensions are rising as Republicans prepare to block Wednesday's procedural vote with a filibuster, saying they need more time. Restless Democrats say it's time to at least start debate as talks continue.

Climate envoy says U.S., China must end world's 'suicide pact'

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry has called on China to join America in urgently cutting greenhouse gas emissions and described the international alliances that rebuilt Europe after World War II as a model for fighting climate change.