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Boy Scouts' bankruptcy could result in compensation for more abuse survivors

By Pamela Foohey, The Conversation

The Scouts’ initial bankruptcy documents state that 275 lawsuits are pending in state and federal courts across the country, and that attorneys for survivors estimate another 1,400 claims will be filed.

Dow drops more than 1,000 points as coronavirus threatens the economy

By Alex Veiga, Damian J. Troise, Associated Press

The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank more than 1,000 points as the spread of the new coronavirus threatened wider damage to the global economy.

Wells Fargo to pay $3 billion to resolve disputes over unauthorized accounts

By Ken Sweet, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press

The $3 billion will settle criminal and civil investigations into a long-running practice whereby company employees opened millions of unauthorized bank accounts in order to meet unrealistic sales goals.

Trump signals he's prepared to give farmers more federal aid

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

In a tweet, the present suggested that he’s prepared to tap federal coffers again to help farmers suffering from the tariff fights that he initiated.

Why more older workers are finding themselves unemployed as retirement approaches

By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes

Many Americans plan to save for retirement in their 50s. But what happens if you're laid off at that age instead? According to researchers, the situation is common, and older workers have a harder time finding a new job --…

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Fracking debate causes tremors in battleground Pennsylvania

By Marc Levy, Associated Press

The notion of banning fracking is dividing the Democrats running for president and increasingly dividing Democrats in the presidential battleground state of Pennsylvania.

New Mexico sues Google over collection of children's data

By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press

Google disputes the allegations, saying the service allows schools to control account access and requires they obtain parental consent when necessary.

Google updates terms of service in plain language after E.U. scrutiny

By Rachel Lerman, Associated Press

The practices are largely the same as they were before, but Google says it's now trying to use plain language.

Column: How growing up in a bank desert can hurt your credit for the rest of your life

By Tony Cookson, The Conversation

Research shows that people who grow up in a bank desert on Native American reservations are more likely to fall behind on credit card and mortgage payments.