The parents of a young Washington County boy face felony charges in connection with a utility vehicle rollover crash that left the boy’s friend critically injured. The charges against Grant residents Sam and Katie Kelley come almost a year after … Continued
By BILL BARROW, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation set for a final Senate vote in the coming days. The Social Security Fairness Act would end longtime … Continued
By MEG KINNARD Congress has until midnight Friday to come up with a way to fund the government or federal agencies will shut down, meaning hundreds of thousands of federal employees could be sent home — or stay on the … Continued
By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose this week to its highest level since late November, reflecting a recent uptick in the bond yields that lenders use as a guide … Continued
By CHRISTINA LARSON, AP Science Writer The last meteor shower of the year — the Ursids — peaks Sunday, a few days before Christmas. While usually not as bright as the Geminids, the Ursid meteor shower can yield surprises. “The … Continued