By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — State and local election officials from across the country are meeting Thursday to consider President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks major changes to how elections are run, the first time those … Continued
By JANIE HAR SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge in California on Thursday barred the Trump administration from denying or conditioning the use of federal funds to “sanctuary” jurisdictions. U.S. Judge William Orrick said a preliminary injunction was appropriate … Continued
A stretch of Interstate 35W between Burnsville and Bloomington will be closed in both directions beginning Friday night and opening up again on Monday morning, according to state department of transportation officials. The closure will begin at 9 p.m. Friday … Continued
By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased this week, though it remains close to its highest level in more than two months. Related Articles Data: 2025 high school grads facing … Continued
By MIKE CATALINI A man set a bonfire using wooden pallets in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens and left them without fully extinguishing the blaze, sparking a quick-moving wildfire with smoke affecting air quality in the New York City area, authorities … Continued
Robert Crimo III will spend the rest of his life in prison for opening fire on spectators at the 2022 Highland Park Independence Day Parade. Lake County Judge Victoria Rossetti imposed the expected sentence Thursday after listening to statements from … Continued