John Dickinson’s missing 1776 signature haunts his legacy
NEW YORK — For a quarter century, Jane Calvert has been on a mission shared by few scholars of the…
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California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state’s history
SAN FRANCISCO — Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American…
Tropical storm Douglas forms in Pacific Ocean, no threat to land: Hurricane center
MIAMI — Tropical Storm Douglas formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of the…
Challengers score victories in lawsuit against Arkansas’ restrictions on citizen ballot initiatives
A federal judge in Arkansas has thrown out a handful of state laws that put extra restrictions on citizen efforts…
Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations
WASHINGTON — Justice Department officials are conducting a sweeping review of more than 1,000 grand jury presentations made by Illinois…
Fire rips through Ohio motel, killing 3 who were trapped in a room
WOOSTER, Ohio — A fire at a motel in Ohio trapped residents in a room, killing three people inside, a…
Changes to student loans are taking effect July 1. Here’s what to know
NEW YORK — Changes to federal student loans expected to affect millions of borrowers are taking effect July 1. A…
Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
WASHINGTON — New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to…
Marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen die-off
SAN DIEGO — Within minutes of walking on a San Diego beach, marine ornithologist Tammy Russell found the feathered carcasses…
Virginia to allow recreational marijuana be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
RICHMOND, Va. — Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a…