History buffs dove into thousands of pages of government records released online this week, hoping for new nuggets about President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. They instead found revelations about U.S. […]
Trump administration cuts legal help for migrant children traveling alone
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration Friday ended a contract that provides legal help to migrant children entering the country without a parent or guardian, raising concerns that children will be […]
Georgia lawmakers approve $300M in farm and timber tax breaks after Hurricane Helene
ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers on Friday approved tax breaks for farmers and timber owners harmed by Hurricane Helene that could be worth nearly $300 million. House members voted unanimously to […]
US imposes travel ban on former Argentine president over corruption charges
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The State Department has banned former Argentine President Cristina Fernández from entering the United States, accusing her of involvement in “significant corruption” while in office. The […]
Fort Myers City Council does an about-face, now unanimously agrees to allow ICE to train its police
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — City officials in Fort Myers, Florida, unanimously agreed to pass a memorandum on Friday allowing local authorities to receive training from U.S. Immigration and Customs […]
Alabama board defunds local library after complaints over ‘inappropriate’ books
The public library in Fairhope, Alabama — a picturesque city on the shores of Mobile Bay — has found itself in the crosshairs of battles over library content. The Alabama […]
Progressive icon Barbara Lee wants to be mayor of an Oakland marked by crime and homelessness
SAN FRANCISCO — Oakland, California, voters who recalled their mayor in November over crime, homelessness and allegations of corruption are weighing whether to give the job to former U.S. Rep. […]
After breaking fast, volunteers use Ramadan as an opportunity to give in Detroit
DEARBORN, Mich. — After a nightly iftar meal with family members breaking fast together during Ramadan, Nadine Daoud noticed full pots and trays of untouched leftover food lining the shelves […]
States team up to defend green transportation projects targeted by Trump
CHICAGO — Hundreds of bicycle advocates were at an annual summit this month in Washington, D.C., when their cellphones lit up over breakfast with an urgent email warning that President […]
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” game were: 15-22-31-52-57, Mega Ball: 2, Megaplier: 3 The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” […]