By MATTHEW DALY WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency enhanced enforcement efforts this year, significantly reducing pollution in overburdened communities, the agency said in a report Thursday. Related Articles Environment | Long-delayed Minnesota iron mining project appears to be … Continued
By THALIA BEATY NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. donors gave $3.6 billion on Tuesday, an increase from the past two years, according to estimates from the nonprofit GivingTuesday. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving, now known as GivingTuesday, has become a major … Continued
Only one NBA team has held an opponent to 80 points or fewer in a game this season. It’s the Timberwolves, and they’ve now done in twice in consecutive outings. Minnesota surrendered just 80 to the Clippers on Wednesday after … Continued
By JENNIFER PELTZ Smartmatic won’t be required to give Fox News a trove of information about U.S. federal charges against the voting machine company’s co-founder over alleged bribery in the Philippines, a judge ruled Thursday. Fox News and parent Fox … Continued
By ADRIAN SAINZ and JONATHAN MATTISE MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis’ mayor pushed back Thursday against the need for a Justice Department deal to enact reforms in light of the scathing findings of an investigation into the Memphis Police Department, … Continued
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and MICHAEL BALSAMO WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing its “rape club” women’s prison in California and will idle six facilities in a sweeping realignment after years of abuse, decay and … Continued