Weather

The prices of oil extended gains to near $98 a barrel on Thursday as a winter storm that slammed the U.S. raised expectations for higher energy demand and amid signs of weak supply growth. (AP/Steven Senne)

Energy and Environment

Oil, natural gas extend gains on US winter storm

Associated Press and Pablo Gorondi · February 6, 2014 12:41 pm

Ice hampers Mid-Atlantic travel

Ice hampers Mid-Atlantic travel

Washington Examiner · February 5, 2014 8:55 pm

A City of Hutchison, Kan., front end loader clears snow from intersections on S. Main St. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014. The winter storm dumped more than 10 inches of snow on the city from late Monday to late Tuesday. (AP Photo/The Hutchinson News, Travis Morisse)

Oil price extends gains amid cold US weather

The Associated Press · February 5, 2014 3:17 pm

With the edge of California's Folsom Lake more than 100 yards away, girls walk on rocks that are usually at the water's edge, on Jan. 9. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Energy and Environment

House passes California drought relief bill

Sean Lengell · February 5, 2014 5:00 am

Editorial cartoons

Editorial cartoon: A light dusting

Washington Examiner · February 4, 2014 5:00 am

House to vote on drought bill while plotting immigration and debt ceiling measures

Energy and Environment

House to vote on drought bill while plotting immigration and debt ceiling measures

Susan Ferrechio · February 3, 2014 5:00 am

In this Jan. 30 photo, Felicia Grant, a lieutenant at the Salvation Army listens to a devotional before handing out free food to needy residents in Los Banos, Calif. (AP/Scott Smith)

California farmers brace for drought, unemployment

Scott Smith · February 2, 2014 6:03 pm

A road sweeping vehicle clears snow from the road near the city of Backa Topola, northern Serbia, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014. Snow drifts formed by stormy winds have blocked two passenger trains and dozens of vehicles in northern Serbia, while authorities closed down several roads and a border crossing with Hungary. The state railway company says two trains to and from Hungary got stuck early on Saturday because of meters-high snow piles that formed on the railway. Emergency officials say several dozen passengers from the trains will be evacuated.(AP Photo/Darko Dozet) SERBIA OUT

Serbia: 1,000 evacuated from snow-hit cars, buses

Jovana Gec · February 1, 2014 8:41 pm

Contractors, volunteers and members of the Georgia National Guard help move a car that was blocking the road, in Atlanta on Thursday. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Brant Sanderlin)

Actually, Atlanta’s icy logjam is a beacon of hope for the future

Benita Dodd · February 1, 2014 5:00 am

Raindrops appear on a windshield following the first rain of the year, early Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, in Novato, Calif. Northern California is finally getting rain after some areas have gone without measurable moisture for weeks. But the precipitation won't help much to ease the drought that has plagued the region. (AP Photo/Marin Independent Journal, Robert Tong)

Amid drought, California agency won’t allot water

JASON DEARENJULIET WILLIAMS · February 1, 2014 12:12 am

Pump prices fell in Jan. as drivers stayed home

Pump prices fell in Jan. as drivers stayed home

The Associated Press · January 31, 2014 8:49 pm

In this Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 photo, customers eat lunch at Bonbon Pastry and Cafe in Cleveland. Single-digit temperatures across the U.S. and record snowfalls in the Midwest since the beginning of January have put the freeze on businesses that rely on walk-ins and appointments. At the cafe in the city's Market Square district, this past weekend was especially slow with whiteout conditions making going outside unappealing for customers. (AP Photo)

Biting cold puts a freeze on restaurant business

The Associated Press · January 30, 2014 6:12 pm