Radford, Va. — No one was injured in an explosion early Friday at a U.S. Army ammunition plant in southwestern Virginia, authorities said. The explosion happened at about 12:30 a.m. […]
A stretch of a North Carolina highway that collapsed during Helene is about to reopen
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. — A stretch of Interstate 40 through the western North Carolina mountains is reopening to traffic this weekend, months after Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding collapsed portions of the […]
Menendez family criticizes LA district attorney for opposing brothers’ new trial
LOS ANGELES — Cousins of Erik and Lyle Menendez spoke out Thursday criticizing the Los Angeles district attorney’s recent decision to oppose a new trial for the brothers, who have […]
Justice Department abandoning cases alleging discriminatory police and firefighter hiring
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is abandoning cases that sought to force police and fire departments to end what the Biden administration alleged were discriminatory hiring processes, Attorney General Pam […]
In lawsuit filing, Pentagon says transgender troops can’t serve unless they meet a warfighting need
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon revealed the specifics of its new transgender troop policy in a court filing Wednesday that says any service member or recruit who has been diagnosed with […]
US economy grew at 2.3% annual pace from October to December, 2.8% in 2024, unchanged from government’s initial estimate
US economy grew at 2.3% annual pace from October to December, 2.8% in 2024, unchanged from government’s initial estimate WASHINGTON — US economy grew at 2.3% annual pace from October […]
Cardinal McElroy calls for compassion in immigration policy as he prepares to lead in Washington
Cardinal Robert McElroy, who is getting ready to take over as archbishop of Washington, D.C. in March, called for compassion and dignity for migrants Thursday. Speaking at a news conference […]
At meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy will seek security assurances against Russia
WASHINGTON — Ukraine’s leader will meet with President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday at a pivotal moment for his country, one that hinges on whether he can persuade Trump […]
Family prepares for funeral of officer killed in Pennsylvania hospital shooting
RED LION, Pa. — A procession with law enforcement officers is planned for the Friday funeral of a Pennsylvania police officer who was shot and killed while coming to the […]
Rose Girone, oldest living Holocaust survivor, dies at 113
Rose Girone, believed to be the oldest living Holocaust survivor and a strong advocate for sharing survivors’ stories, has died. She was 113. She died Monday in New York, according […]