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…
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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…
Adults arrested after 16 children found in ‘deplorable’ conditions
Authorities arrested four adults on felony child endangerment charges after discovering 16 children in dire need of medical treatment Tuesday…
Colorado Democrats choose between insurgent progressives and veteran incumbents
Colorado’s Democratic primaries on Tuesday will help answer a question the party has increasingly faced nationally: Are voters gravitating toward…