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SFGATE: Reports: Wells Fargo to be fined $1B as early as Friday

Reports: Wells Fargo to be fined $1B as early as Friday Published on April 20, 2018 at 09:04AM by By KEN SWEET, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Federal regulators plan to fine Wells Fargo as much as $1 billion as early as Friday for abuses tied to its auto-lending and mortgage businesses, The New York Times and other news outlets reported, citing unnamed sources. The potential $1 billion fine would be largest ever imposed by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the bank's main national regulator, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the federal watchdog bureau set up after the Great Recession. The fine against Wells Fargo had been expected. San Francisco-based Wells Fargo said last week that it was negotiating with federal regulators to pay as much as $1 billion in fines to settle various charges.

FOX NEWS: Southwest pilot and Navy veteran praised for nerves of steel

Southwest pilot and Navy veteran praised for nerves of steel Pilot Tammie Jo Shults, who was previously a Navy fighter pilot, had to make an emergency landing after an engine explosion; Linda Maloney, a friend and former combat pilot, shares details on 'The Story.'

FOX NEWS: Passenger claims Southwest Airlines lost her mother's prosthetic foot

Passenger claims Southwest Airlines lost her mother's prosthetic foot The foot was allegedly in a checked bag that was lost for two weeks.

FOX NEWS: Decades old 'Wizard of Oz' theme park reopening

Decades old 'Wizard of Oz' theme park reopening The Land of Oz, a 'failed' theme park in Beech Mountain, N.C., plans to reopen in June for a limited time to offer guests the chance to travel along the yellow brick road and visit the magical city for six days only this summer.

FOX NEWS: Decades old 'Wizard of Oz' theme park reopening

Decades old 'Wizard of Oz' theme park reopening While there’s no place like home, “Wizard of Oz” fans can travel along the yellow brick road to visit the magical city for six days only this summer.

FOX NEWS: Southwest Airlines passengers weren't wearing lifesaving oxygen masks properly during emergency

Southwest Airlines passengers weren't wearing lifesaving oxygen masks properly during emergency Passengers should pay attention to the flight attendants’ safety instructions before takeoff, even if it sounds so routine.

FOX NEWS: 8,000 Disneyland tickets stolen in cargo trailer theft; police warn public about buying from private sellers

8,000 Disneyland tickets stolen in cargo trailer theft; police warn public about buying from private sellers The trailer, belonging to FFA, also contained audio/visual equipment and other materials needed for an upcoming conference.

FOX NEWS: Booking a cruise? Here's 5 things to know before you go

Booking a cruise? Here's 5 things to know before you go Career cruisers have the inside scoop on how to get the most out of your vacation at sea.

FOX NEWS: Video shows smoke billowing from Delta plane

Video shows smoke billowing from Delta plane Raw video: Smoke pours from Delta plane after an emergency landing in Atlanta.

FOX NEWS: United inspecting plane engines after Southwest incident

United inspecting plane engines after Southwest incident Following Tuesday’s terrifying incident on a Southwest flight where one passenger died and seven others were injured after the plane suffered a midair engine explosion, United has announced it plans to inspect all its engines to hopefully avoid a similar accident.