Federal efforts to counter climate change have received a major boost through a just-enacted $700-billion measure whose centerpiece is a variety of tax incentives and federal funds aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Three individuals were extradited to the U.S. to face charges in North Carolina, Texas and Virginia over the alleged impersonation scams. 

The Dept. of Labor is reopening a public comment period of its proposal to revoke permission for Arizona's state safety plan after officials moved to address OSHA's concerns.

Provincetown, Mass. was hit hard on Aug. 9 by a severe storm that damaged the public vacuum sewer system, forcing the closure of many restaurants and public restrooms in peak vacation season.