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After yearslong delay, DEA revokes license of drug distributor over opioid crisis failures
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration stripped one of the nation's largest drug distributors of its license to sell highly addictive painkillers Friday after determining it failed to flag thousands of suspicious orders at the height of the opioid crisis. The action against Morris...
Takeaways of AP report on DEA probe of drug distributor accused of fueling opioid epidemic
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has allowed one of the nation’s largest wholesale drug distributors to keep shipping addictive painkillers for nearly four years despite a judge’s recommendation to strip its license for turning a blind eye to thousands of...
Money laundering trial against former Panama President Martinelli and others begins
PANAMA CITY (AP) — Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli was among some 20 people who went to trial Tuesday on money laundering charges as he tries to mount a political comeback ahead of next year’s national elections. Martinelli, who had back surgery last week, was not...
China exports up 8.5% in April despite weak global demand
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese exports grew 8.5% in April, customs data showed Tuesday, displaying unexpected strength despite weakening global demand. Exports grew to $295.4 billion compared with a year earlier, although at a slower pace, building on momentum seen in the March data when...
DoorDash beats Q1 forecasts as it expands services, markets
DoorDash posted stronger-than-expected results in the first quarter as it expanded into new markets overseas and new delivery categories at home. The San Francisco company said Thursday that its total orders rose 27% to 512 million in the January-March period. That was well above the...
Boeing sees airplane deliveries jump on return of the 787
Boeing reported Tuesday that deliveries of new jetliners jumped in March, helped by the return of the long-range 787 Dreamliner, as the U.S. aircraft maker edged out European rival Airbus in both deliveries and new orders. Boeing said it delivered 64 commercial airplanes last month,...
Federal order reached after Mississippi pipeline rupture
SATARTIA, Miss. (AP) — Transportation regulators entered into a federal order with a carbon dioxide pipeline company three years after its pipeline ruptured in a lower Mississippi Delta town, prompting the evacuation of hundreds and sending dozens of people to the hospital. Over...
Saudi Arabia places order for up to 121 planes from Boeing
Two Saudi Arabian airlines said Tuesday they will order 78 jetliners from Boeing and take options to buy 43 more in a major boost for the American aircraft manufacturer. The order for Boeing 787s will be divided between Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier, Saudia, and a planned new airline...
