As House Republicans sort through a field of short-timers and back-benchers to pick their next speaker, Majority Whip Tom Emmer stands out. The Minnesota Republican helped the GOP claw its way back into the majority as a two-time NRCC chair. … Continued
The city of Cottage Grove recently broke ground on its largest infrastructure project to date: a $39 million low-zone water-treatment plant at the intersection of 110th Street and Ideal Avenue. The new plant, which includes a new city well, will … Continued
After overcoming midseason adversity, Orioles pitchers Tyler Wells and DL Hall both said they believed the odysseys they trekked in 2023 would be good for them in the long run. They both started the year as starting pitchers, took steps … Continued
HONG KONG — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that his visit to Israel over the weekend strengthened his sympathy for Israelis reeling from Hamas’ attacks earlier this month. “It was at a deeper emotional level, just the trauma and … Continued
By PATRICK WHITTLE (Associated Press) PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The decline of one of the rarest whales in the world appears to be slowing, but scientists warn the giant mammals still face existential threats from warming oceans, ship collisions and … Continued