More troops reporting unwanted sexual contact, but numbers still fall, Pentagon says
WASHINGTON — More U.S. troops are reporting unwanted sexual contact to authorities, according to a Pentagon report released Friday, but…
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Trump will kick off the IndyCar race in the Beast before cars zoom through Washington’s streets
WASHINGTON — For once, things will be moving quickly in bureaucratic Washington, D.C., when the nation’s capital hosts an IndyCar…
Officials warn firefighters about the risks of using a supplement for smoke exposure
SEATTLE — Fire and medical officials have issued warnings about a supplement offered to Western wildland firefighters who have been…
Union for Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians authorizes first strike in ensemble’s 145-year history
LENOX, Mass. — The union for Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians authorized the first strike in the ensemble’s 145-year history on…
US plans to pay $850 million of the $5 billion it owes the United Nations
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has notified Congress of its plans to pay $850 million of the several billion it…
Tropical Storm Moke advances toward Hawaii as winds strengthen
HONOLULU — Tropical Storm Moke advanced toward Hawaii Saturday, likely bringing more heavy rainfall and strong gusts to the Big…
Inside Trump’s remake of the White House Rose Garden. First a stone patio, then statues
WASHINGTON — Instead of adding new roses, President Donald Trump’s White House Rose Garden is growing statues. Trump put statues…
What to know about Alex Jones’ Texas court win and more than $1 billion in damages he still faces
AUSTIN, Texas — Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is still under orders to pay more than $1 billion over his false…
How a sanctuary outside LA has cared for rare, endangered gibbons for a half-century
LOS ANGELES — In between morning feedings, the gibbons begin to sing — loudly. Ranging from the sound of emergency…
Boat hauls in 1,260-pound blue marlin believed to be East Coast’s largest catch
PORTLAND, Maine — Damon Sacco had never seen anything like the fish he and fellow anglers fought for hours in…