AP - House lawmakers pressed mining industry and government officials on Wednesday to explain why miners are going without life-saving technology following a string of accidents that have killed 24 U.S. miners so far this year.

AP - House lawmakers pressed mining industry and government officials on Wednesday to explain why miners are going without life-saving technology following a string of accidents that have killed 24 U.S. miners so far this year.

AP - Months overdue in a midterm election year, the USA Patriot Act renewal cleared a final hurdle in the Senate Tuesday on its way to President Bush's desk. But the bill's sponsor made clear that he is unsatisfied with the measure's privacy protections and far from done tinkering with the centerpiece of Bush's war on terrorism.

Ayinde O. Chase - All Headline News Staff Writer Charleston, WV (AHN) - American Public University System last month began offering an online information technology (IT) certificate program. Students may choose from among five key areas, set their own study schedules - and learn skills in...

AP - Electronics retailer RadioShack Corp. on Friday said fourth-quarter earnings dropped 62 percent and said it plans to close 400 to 700 underperforming stores and distribution centers in Charleston, S.C., and Southhaven, Miss., as part of a plan to improve its financial performance.

Denise Royal - All Headline News Staff Writer Charleston, WV (AHN) - The sole survivor of the...

AP - Coal companies would get tax breaks for spending more on safety equipment and training under a provision approved by the Senate Thursday.