The News Roundup - Domestic
The Nationals win the World Series. The impeachment inquiry moves forward.
Energy
Opinion: Syria's Oil Output Is Low, But Here's Why It Matters
What happens to the country's resources — once a revenue stream for ISIS — will be important not to world oil markets but to the future of Syria itself, write Roger Diwan and Daniel Yergin.
If U.S. Takes Syrian Oil, It May Violate International Laws Against Pillage
President Trump is leaving some U.S. troops in Syria, with the goal of controlling Syria's oil fields. But legal experts say exploiting the oil could amount to pillaging — a war crime.
Public Submits Comments On Keystone XL Pipeline
In Billings, Mont., federal officials held a hearing to allow public comment on the controversial Keystone XL pipeline project.
Major Coal Producer And Trump Booster Files For Bankruptcy
Bob Murray, the owner of Murray Energy, pushed the Trump administration to roll back numerous coal regulations. But he says the industry needs even more help from the government.
FACT CHECK: President Trump's Plans For Syrian Oil
The president is renewing his push for U.S. control of Syrian oil. Experts say the limited oil there belongs to Syria, but it may provide a pretext for a continued U.S. presence in the country.
How Rick Perry Became A Key Figure In The Trump Impeachment Probe
Energy Secretary Rick Perry urged President Trump to make that now-infamous July phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. But what's Perry's connection to Ukraine?
News Brief: Turkey Sanctions, Impeachment Probe, Rick Perry
President Trump orders sanctions against Turkey lifted. Republicans disrupt House impeachment probe — delaying testimony. And, what connects Energy Secretary Rick Perry to the impeachment inquiry?
PG&E Imposes New Power Shutoffs In Parts Of Northern California To Avert Wildfires
California's largest utility says "critical fire weather" makes outages necessary in 17 counties.
Fraud Case Against Exxon Could Impact Efforts To Curb Climate Change
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with InsideClimate News reporter Nicholas Kusnetz about a fraud case against ExxonMobil. The trial begins Tuesday and the outcome could impact efforts to curb climate change.