Fresh from a courtroom loss over The Associated Press’ access to the presidency, the White House on Tuesday put forward a new media policy that sharply curtails access to Donald […]
Plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary were underway until federal cuts
WASHINGTON — Community celebrations being planned to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary next year are at risk of being significantly scaled back or canceled because of federal funding cuts under […]
2 killed, 9 injured in shooting at a city park in Arkansas, police say
CONWAY, Ark. — Two people were killed and nine injured in a shooting at a city park in Arkansas Sunday night, authorities said. It happened at 5th Avenue Park in […]
Chicago teachers reach contract deal for 1st time in more than decade without strike
CHICAGO — For the first time in over a decade, Chicago’s public school teachers have a new contract without a strike or threat of a walkout. The four-year agreement includes […]
Cleveland Browns’ quest for a domed stadium starts an NFL fight for Ohio dollars
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A political battle fit for the gridiron is underway in Ohio, where state Republican leaders are clashing over whether to single out the Cleveland Browns for help […]
Judge rules against dads who wore pink wristbands to protest trans high school athletes
CONCORD, N.H. — Two fathers who oppose allowing transgender athletes to play high school sports won’t be allowed to wear pink wristbands marked “XX” to games while their lawsuit against […]
FEMA denies state disaster relief from bomb cyclone
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Washington state’s request for emergency relief funds to help repair an estimated $34 million in damage from a deadly bomb cyclone storm system […]
Man upset that girlfriend went on cruise is sent to prison for ship bomb hoax
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A Michigan man who was upset that he had to watch pets while his girlfriend’s family went on a cruise was sentenced to eight months in prison […]
Female soldier becomes the first woman to compete in the grueling Army Ranger contest
WASHINGTON — A female Army Ranger for the first time competed in the annual Best Ranger Competition, and her two-soldier team finished the grueling three-day event over the weekend and […]
St. Louis and city official sue Missouri over the state’s control of local police
ST. LOUIS — The city of St. Louis and the leader of its city council filed a federal lawsuit Monday against a new Missouri law putting a state-appointed board back […]