Supreme Court Weighs State Aid to Church Programs

By ADAM LIPTAK April 19, 2017 WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed ready to chip away at the wall separating church and state on Wednesday, with several justices suggesting that states must sometimes provide aid to religious groups. The case concerned...

Oil prices just tanked into the close; 4% slide puts crude back near $50

U.S. oil prices fell nearly 4 percent Wednesday, reaching a session low of $50.28 per barrel and marking their biggest daily percentage decline since early March, as inventories posted a less-than-expected decline for the week. U.S. crude futures closed the day down...

Oil prices just tanked into the close; 4% slide puts crude back near $50

U.S. oil prices fell nearly 4 percent Wednesday, reaching a session low of $50.28 per barrel and marking their biggest daily percentage decline since early March, as inventories posted a less-than-expected decline for the week. U.S. crude futures closed the day down...