Stephen Colbert wins Peabody Award

Police: Man Head-Butts Crying Newborn

Police say a Peabody man shook and head-butted his 7-week-old daughter because he was angry the baby was crying while he was drinking beer and playing video games.

Coal giant Peabody's 3Q net income rises

Coal-mining giant Peabody Energy Corp. said Tuesday that its third-quarter earnings climbed 22 percent and demand for coal is still rising for power generation in Asia and Europe.

Macarthur Coal backs Peabody, ArcelorMittal bid

Australian miner Macarthur Coal Ltd. has recommended its shareholders accept a sweetened takeover bid from U.S energy giant Peabody Energy Corp.

Peabody, ArcelorMittal gain regulator's approval

U.S energy giant Peabody Energy Corp. said Friday it has the approval of a key Australian regulator for its 4.7 billion Australian dollar ($4.9 billion) hostile takeover bid for miner Macarthur Coal Ltd.