How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill town
LONGVIEW, Wash. — From his living room window, Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson can see the paper mill where a…
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Trump’s physician says the president is in ‘excellent health’ and is ‘fully fit’ to serve
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander…
California air regulators update a key climate program, sparking pushback
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California air regulators updated the rules of a key climate program on Friday in a move widely…
An eclectic, off-grid Hawaii haven, 3 dead men and a suspect caught on surveillance video
HONOLULU — For residents of Puna, a remote and eclectic part of Hawaii’s Big Island, the killings of three men…
US commander meets with Cuban military officials
WASHINGTON — The top U.S. commander in Latin America met with Cuban military leaders on Friday in a “brief exchange…
Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones
UNITED NATIONS — An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the…
US trains for World Cup at new $250 million, 200-acre, 19-field complex south of Atlanta
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Jozy Altidore arrived at the new U.S. Soccer National Training Center, a $250 million, 200-acre, 19-field complex…
ICE officer wanted for shooting a man during the Minneapolis crackdown is arrested in Texas
MINNEAPOLIS — A federal immigration officer wanted for shooting a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s Minnesota crackdown was arrested…
In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture
CHICAGO — The granite monolith soars above a leafy stretch of Chicago’s South Side, a nearly windowless exterior more suited…
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
NEW YORK — Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond…