OPEC keeps oil targets the same amid uncertainty on Russian sanctions The decision at a meeting of oil ministers Sunday comes a day ahead of the planned start of two measures aimed at hitting Russia's oil earnings in response to its invasion of Ukraine. The Associated Press
What to know about the West's new efforts to slash Russia's oil revenue Plans take effect next week that would ban most Russian oil imports from Europe and put a price cap on the oil going elsewhere. But Russia could still make money off oil to fund its war in Ukraine. Jackie Northam
As Harvard's endowment abandons fossil fuels, oil-rich University of Texas catches up Royalties on oil and natural gas, along with lease payments on millions of acres of land, are helping the University of Texas, which is in second place, narrow the gap with Harvard. David Gura
Hundreds of gallons of oil leak into Snake River from Little Goose Dam A large oil leak went undetected for 90 days at a dam on the Lower Snake River. Courtney Flatt
Saudi Arabia's siding with Russia on oil cuts causes a rift with Washington The decision by the OPEC+ group of oil producers, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, has created a breach in U.S.-Saudi relations, with members of Congress calling to retaliate. Jackie Northam
Gloom oozes from energy forecasts that show oil demand dropping, heating bills rising The weakening economy around the world will drive down demand for oil in the coming months, according to OPEC, while the U.S. government warns that households will pay more for heat this winter. Camila Domonoske
Russia and Saudi Arabia agree to massive cuts to oil output. Here's why it matters The 2 million bpd cut in oil production was backed by Saudi Arabia and could benefit Russia. The OPEC+ meeting took place as much of the world is battling soaring energy costs and rising inflation. Jackie Northam
On a low tide, two stories collide: Reporter's Notebook It’s funny how stories collide sometimes. John Ryan
Fishing boat lifted out of orca waters after 5 weeks on sea floor A salvage team successfully lifted the Aleutian Isle onto a barge Wednesday afternoon, more than five weeks after the fishing boat sank into the depths off San Juan Island. John Ryan
Fishing boat that sank in orca waters ran into trouble 24 hours earlier The fishing boat that sank off San Juan Island in August had run into trouble – apparently running aground – the previous day. John Ryan
