The winning numbers in Monday evening’s drawing of the “Powerball” game were: 04-44-47-52-57, Powerball: 9, Power Play: 4 (four, forty-four, forty-seven, fifty-two, fifty-seven, Powerball: nine, Power Play: four) Estimated jackpot: […]
Leonard Peltier to be released from prison following sentence commutation in FBI killings
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier is set to be released from a Florida prison Tuesday based on former President Joe Biden having commuted his life sentence for the 1975 killings of […]
Schools around the US confront anxiety over Trump’s actions on immigration
In Fresno, California, social media rumors about impending immigration raids at the city’s schools left some parents panicking — even though the raids were all hoaxes. In Denver, a real […]
Trump begins firings of FAA staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a January fatal midair […]
A look at recent aviation disasters in North America
The crash of a Delta Airlines plane in Toronto is the fourth major aviation disaster in North America in the last month. Here’s a look at each of the crashes. […]
Police arrest apparent leader of cultlike ‘Zizian’ group linked to multiple killings
BOSTON — The apparent leader of a cultlike group known as the Zizians has been arrested in Maryland along with another member of the group, Maryland State Police said Monday. […]
‘No kings on Presidents Day’ rings out from protests against Trump and Musk
BOSTON — Protesters against President Donald Trump and his policies braved frigid temperatures to demonstrate Monday at rallies corresponding with the Presidents Day holiday. Dubbed “No Kings on Presidents Day” […]
What is a polar vortex? US gets a taste of the Arctic this week
The term “polar vortex” usually refers to the gigantic circular upper air weather pattern in the Arctic region. It is a normal pattern that is stronger in the winter and […]
Pence emerges as one of the few Republicans willing to challenge Trump 2.0
WASHINGTON — His group spent nearly $1 million on ads opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s health agencies. He’s delivering speeches urging the president […]
Former Vice President Kamala Harris to be honored by NAACP with Chairman’s Award
NEW YORK — Former Vice President Kamala Harris is to receive the NAACP ‘s Chairman’s Award during the civil rights organization’s Image Awards ceremony this weekend. Harris, defeated by Donald […]