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President Trump speaking at the "Unleashing American Energy" event at the Department of Energy in June 2017. Trump said he wants to reorient toward "American energy dominance."

Trump's 'Energy Dominance' Gets Slow Start On Federal Land

Despite President Trump's pledge to boost oil and gas drilling on federal land, some statistics show there was more activity during the Obama administration.

Shown here in the 1980s, Horace Clemmons (left) and Saul Berenthal have been business partners for decades. They are now pairing up to build the first U.S. factory in Cuba since the 1960 embargo.

First U.S. Factory OK'd For Cuba Aims To Plow A Path Into 21st Century

Two businessmen — one of whom was born in Cuba — have been granted permission to build the first U.S. factory on the island nation since 1960. They plan to produce small tractors for Cuban farmers.

A Virgin Islands National Park Struggles To Recover From Hurricanes

Eight months after it was devastated by twin hurricanes, the national park on St. John in the Virgin Islands is still recovering. Volunteers have stepped in to help clear trails and rebuild.

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio speaks during his election night victory gathering, on Tuesday.

Democrats Sweep Mayoral Elections In New York, Other Major Cities

Bill de Blasio won re-election handily. Democratic incumbents also won in Boston and Detroit. And Charlotte, N.C., elected its first female African-American mayor.

Sheriff's Deputy Richard Fischer is escorted in handcuffs from his arraignment at the San Diego Superior Court in Vista, Ca., Feb. 22, 2018.

Another Woman Comes Forward In Sexual Misconduct Case Against Sheriff's Deputy

A 15th woman has come forward to accuse a San Diego County Sheriff's Deputy of sexual misconduct. The deputy, Richard Fischer, was arrested last week on 14 counts of assault, sexual battery and false imprisonment.

Mylan CEO Heather Bresch defended pricing for the company's EpiPen on Capitol Hill in September.

Mylan To Sell Generic EpiPen At Half The Price Of Original

Drugmaker Mylan is launching a generic version of its own EpiPen. The lower price could quiet criticism about the high cost of the brand-name anti-allergy drug. There's also a business twist.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (left) meets Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the presidential palace in Rome on Monday. With many international sanctions against Iran lifted, Rouhani has become the first Iranian president to tour Europe since 1999.

With Sanctions Lifted, Iran's President Heads Straight To Europe

Many financial restrictions were lifted Jan. 16 as part of Iran's nuclear deal with world powers. President Hassan Rouhani is already in Europe amid reports Iran may buy more than 100 Airbus planes.

The company is called Roshni Rides. In the pilot, refugees paid a fixed fee for a ride to town in one of these three motorized rickshaws. Roshni is a name that means "light" in Iran and India.

How 3 Rickshaws Won A Million Dollar Prize

The members of the winning team, who met at Rutgers University, piloted a transportation service aimed at the refugees in the world's largest slum.

Helping her father die at home "was the most meaningful experience in my nursing career," said Rose Crumb. She went on to found Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County in Port Angeles, Wash.

Rural Hospice That Spurns Federal Funds Has Offered Free Care for 40 Years

The founder of a tiny Washington state hospice that depends on community volunteers and donations says the unconventional approach allows for more flexible care.

Onlookers offer support Wednesday at a crosswalk as students arrive for their first classes at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School since a massacre there two weeks ago killed 17 people.

As Stoneman Douglas Resumes Class, Survivors Become Students Once More

Two weeks after a gunman killed 17 people at the high school, students returned to class Wednesday — this time joined by police officers, grief counselors and supporters cheering them on.

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