HONOLULU — Investigators reviewing the emergency response to last year’s devastating wildfire on Maui said in a report released Friday they found “no evidence” Hawaii officials made preparations for it, […]
State Department diplomatic security officer pleads guilty to storming Capitol
WASHINGTON — A man who worked as a U.S. State Department diplomatic security officer pleaded guilty on Friday to joining a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol over three years […]
Conservancy, landlord headed to mediation amid ongoing rent dispute for historic ocean liner
The conservancy that oversees a storied but aging ocean liner and its landlord are headed to mediation as they attempt to resolve a years-old rent dispute that could force the […]
US hits Russian state media with sanctions for raising money for Moscow’s troops in Ukraine
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department announced new sanctions on Russian state media Friday, accusing a Kremlin news outlet of working hand-in-hand with the Russian military and running fundraising campaigns […]
Pope slams Harris and Trump on anti-life stances, urges Catholics to vote for ‘lesser evil’
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis on Friday slammed both U.S. presidential candidates for what he called anti-life policies on abortion and migration, […]
All welcome: Advocates fight to ensure citizens not fluent in English have equal access to elections
LAS VEGAS — In the heart of Las Vegas’ Chinatown, on the second floor of a sprawling shopping plaza that serves as a hub for the city’s Asian community, residents […]
Fani Willis skips a Georgia state Senate hearing while challenging subpoena
ATLANTA — A special Georgia state Senate committee that had subpoenaed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis with plans to question her Friday about “alleged misconduct” related to her election […]
Cat is safe after sneaking out and getting trapped in a sewer for nearly 8 weeks
DULUTH, Minn. — A cat aptly named Drifter is safe at home after sneaking outside and getting trapped in a sewer for nearly eight weeks. The 3-year-old tabby — an […]
Bill would ban sports betting ads during games and forbid bets on college athletes
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The federal government would ban in-game advertising and bets on college athletes under a sports betting regulation bill proposed by two northeastern legislators. Rep. Paul Tonko […]
A Congo military court convicts 37 people, including 3 Americans, of taking part in a coup and sentences them to death
A Congo military court convicts 37 people, including 3 Americans, of taking part in a coup and sentences them to death KINSHASA, Congo — A Congo military court convicts 37 […]