By DEE-ANN DURBIN and CLAIRE RUSH

Kroger and Albertsons make a final pitch for their merger before a judge decides whether to block it

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The federal government urged a U.S. District Court judge on Tuesday to temporarily prevent a proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, saying in closing arguments ...

Kroger and Albertsons defend merger plan in federal court against US regulators' objections

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Supermarket chain Albertsons told a federal judge Monday that it might have to lay off workers, close stores and even exit some markets if its planned merger with Kroge...