The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” game were: 09-23-39-65-66, Mega Ball: 22, Megaplier: 3 The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” […]
Winter weather limits North Carolina governor’s inauguration to TV speech
North Carolina’s new governor is planning to give his inauguration speech indoors in a televised address after the outdoor public ceremony was canceled due to forecasts for snow, sleet and […]
Some US lawmakers want more Christianity in the classroom. Trump could embolden their plans
WASHINGTON — Conservative lawmakers across the U.S. are pushing to introduce more Christianity to public school classrooms, testing the separation of church and state by inserting Bible references into reading […]
With their Los Angeles-area homes still smoldering, families return to search the ruins for memories
LOS ANGELES — Many watched their homes burn on television in a state of shock. Since the flames erupted in and around Los Angeles, scores of residents have returned to […]
Californians scrambled to evacuate dogs, cats, horses, even pigs as LA flames closed in
LOS ANGELES — Arianna Buturovic kept a wary eye on distant smoke from the rescue shelter she runs outside Los Angeles for dogs at risk of being euthanized. Within hours, […]
Biden is still considering pardons for people who have been criticized or threatened by Trump
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday said he was still considering whether to give pardons to people who have been criticized or threatened by President-elect Donald Trump. Speaking to […]
New Orleans signals confidence in Super Bowl plans after terror attack amid security lapse concerns
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans officials projected confidence in their security plans as the city prepares to host the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras in the aftermath of a terror […]
Judge will weigh holding Giuliani in contempt after $148 million defamation award
WASHINGTON — A federal judge is set to hear arguments Friday on whether to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for continuing to spread lies about two Georgia election […]
Winter storm plods into the Deep South, prompting states of emergency and school closures
DALLAS — A powerful winter storm that dumped heavy snow and glazed roads with ice across much of Texas and Oklahoma lumbered eastward into southern U.S. states overnight, prompting governors […]
What ignited the deadly California wildfires? Investigators consider an array of possibilities
LOS ANGELES — Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 10 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses […]