Pentagon lists possible project cuts to pay for wall
The Pentagon has sent a 20-page list of military construction projects to lawmakers who want to know which might be cut to pay for President […]
Panel bumps up Delaware revenue estimates
Delaware’s official government revenue forecast inched up slightly Monday as state lawmakers consider a proposed $4.4 billion operating budget for next year. The Delaware Economic […]
Nicaragua talks on hold as both sides trade accusations
Nicaragua’s government and opposition are accusing each other of undermining the latest round political dialogue, after police arrested more than 100 people at a weekend […]
Alan Krueger, noted economist who served Obama, has died
Alan Krueger, a groundbreaking Princeton University economist who served as a top adviser in two Democratic administrations and was an authority on the labor market, […]
Company given $50,000 penalty for ethics violations
A company with a long-running contract to manage Kentucky’s workers’ compensation claims has been assessed a $50,000 penalty by the state’s Executive Branch Ethics Commission. […]
Surfman transitions to heavy weather station
New Coast Guard station chief Carlos Hessler’s last posting included Depoe Bay, Oregon, where vessels must navigate waves breaking through a hole cut in a […]
‘Angels of the sky’ offer flights into flooded Nebraska city
A Nebraska city walled off by massive flooding is getting a big lift from private pilots who are offering free flights to shuttle stranded residents […]
Virginia electric utilities wiring rural areas for broadband
If you want internet service in the rural hamlet of Honaker, in far Southwest Virginia, Cable Plus is the only game in town. With internet […]
Justice Dept. probing development of Boeing jets
U.S. prosecutors are looking into the development of Boeing’s 737 Max jets, a person briefed on the matter revealed Monday, the same day French aviation […]
Surf rocker Dick Dale shaped the sound of Southern California — and spread it to the world
Dick Dale played electric guitar like he was more interested in the electricity than in the guitar. Listen to the way he starts his signature […]
Students, others rally for University of Alaska system
Students and others gathered in front of the state Capitol Monday in support of the University of Alaska system amid ongoing debate over the state […]
Many Democrats mum after colleague quits over accusations
When former Assemblyman Michael Sprinkle unexpectedly resigned his seat last week over sexual harassment allegations, he was quickly condemned by the governor and Democratic leadership. […]
UFC moves pay-per-views exclusively to ESPN-plus
UFC is set to make ESPN-plus the exclusive distributor of its pay-per-view events. UFC and ESPN had already launched a billion-dollar partnership earlier this year, […]
‘We need a million — and quick!’ Dem candidates’ playbook
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, little known outside his home state, boasts he raised over $1 million in the days after launching his White House bid. […]
White House proposes caps on student loan borrowing
The Trump administration on Monday proposed new limits on federal student loans taken out by parents and graduate students as part of a broader proposal […]
AP PHOTOS: World’s last Blockbuster a tribute to Gen X past
A Blockbuster Video in Oregon is the last one on the planet after the only other Blockbuster video rental shop, in Australia, announced it is […]
Pediatrician gets at least 79 years for assaulting patients
EBENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former Pennsylvania pediatrician was sentenced Monday to at least 79 years in prison for sexually assaulting 31 children, most of […]
White Earth tribal chair Terry Tibbetts dies at age 60
Tibbetts had served on the White Earth council for nearly a decade before being elected chairman. the White Earth nation
Man airlifted from Eldora Mountain Resort with head, spinal injuries
A 48-year-old man was airlifted from Eldora Mountain Resort on Monday with possible head and spinal injuries. Boulder County sheriff’s Cmdr. Mike Wagner said the […]
Pritzker agrees to pay raises for unionized home and child care workers
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday announced he has reached an agreement with SEIU Healthcare Illinois to begin paying a 48-cent raise — and back pay […]
ESPN apologizes for releasing NCAA women’s college basketball bracket early
It appears Selection Monday has hit a couple of hours earlier than expected. ESPN apologized Monday for releasing the women’s NCAA college basketball tournament bracket […]
FBI swarms Merrillville Aldi, makes an arrest
MERRILLVILLE — Police vehicles on Monday swarmed the Aldi grocery store, where the FBI made an arrest.
FBI swarms Merrillville Aldi, makes an arrest
MERRILLVILLE — Police vehicles on Monday swarmed the Aldi grocery store, where the FBI made an arrest.
Haiti’s latest government falls after six months as lawmakers fire prime minister
Another Haiti government has been ousted. Haiti’s Lower Chamber of Deputies fired Prime Minister Jean Henry Céant and his government on Monday, deepening uncertainty amid […]
What is ‘South-South cooperation’ and why does it matter?
This week in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, over one thousand people, including high level government delegations and representatives from the private sector and civil society, […]
The Latest: Ex-Peru president brushes off detention queries
The Latest on the public drunkenness arrest of Peru’s former president (all times local): 2:20 p.m. Former Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo brushed off questions about […]
Rubin: Beto O’Rourke: Savior or slacker?
To a lot of women, and maybe some men as well, Beto O’Rourke can seem clueless if not self-absorbed. He has made a series of […]
Woman run over by hit-and-run motorist in St. Paul dies
The crash occurred about 2:30 a.m. Saturday in a residential block, police said.
Horses rescued after unexpected birth
Seventeen mustangs were on their way to Mexico to be slaughtered in 2017 when one horse suddenly collapsed, bringing the truck to a halt just […]
Forest service plans large sale of Alaskan old growth timber
The U.S. Forest Service is planning the largest sale of Alaska old growth timber in years. The Prince of Wales Island Landscape Level Analysis project […]
W.Va. man accused in baby’s death can’t recall events
A West Virginia man accused of sexually assaulting and killing his girlfriend’s 10-month-old baby says he consumed several beers and could not recall what happened […]
Hialeah man leads Keys police on a high-speed boat chase — with 6-year-old in tow
A Hialeah man led marine patrol police in the Florida Keys on a high-speed chase on a personal watercraft with his 6-year-old son on board […]
Avalanche might stick with hodgepodge lineup at Minnesota
Sunday’s unstructured lineup turned into a polished parade for the Avalanche, and the beer-league look might also be used in Tuesday’s big game at Minnesota. […]
2 arrested, several cited during St. Patrick’s Day celebration at UD
The University of Dayton said “students for the most part celebrated responsibly and obeyed police orders” during St. Patrick’s Day this year, according to a […]
2 arrested, several cited during St. Patrick’s Day celebration at UD
The University of Dayton said “students for the most part celebrated responsibly and obeyed police orders” during St. Patrick’s Day this year, according to a […]
Woman, 2 children victims of homicide on White Earth reservation
The killings have authorities on the scene Monday afternoon in northern Minnesota.
Gas station gains social media following
It’s not unusual to see customers dancing to the oldies while pumping gas at Ben’s Shell Service Center & Towing — and if they’re just […]
Presidential contenders O’Rourke, Gillibrand visit Michigan
Democratic presidential contenders showed Michigan’s importance on Monday, campaigning early in a state that Donald Trump became the first Republican in decades to win. Former […]
What is asylum? Key immigration terms defined
Immigration has been one of the leading issues in the news in recent years. However, with immigration comes a host of terms, some of which might […]
Couple found dead in Edwardsville home; Major Case Squad investigating
Authorities identified the victims as Michael Ladd, 79, a local contractor, and his wife, Lois Ladd, 68, an Edwardsville chiropractor.
Police identify boy fatally struck by car in Central West End
Trent Davis, 11, was hit just before 8 a.m. in the 4100 block of Delmar Boulevard, near North Sarah Street.
Mississippi lottery could start selling tickets in late 2019
The new Mississippi Lottery could start selling tickets sometime during the final half of this year, a board member for the Mississippi Lottery Corporation said […]