By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and JOHN HANNA, Associated Press LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — Leavenworth, Kansas, occupies a mythic space in American crime, its name alone evoking a short hand for serving hard time. The federal penitentiary housed gangsters Al Capone and … Continued
WASHINGTON — To save its takeover of U.S. Steel, Japan’s Nippon Steel agreed to an unusual arrangement, granting the White House a “golden share” that gives the government an extraordinary amount of influence over a U.S. company. New details of … Continued
Nearly every Tuesday night at Gambit Brewing in Lowertown, professional comedians headline the open-mic comedy show there. But which headliner is the funniest? A contest this week will decide — and they need you to judge. During preliminary rounds over … Continued
When an assassin visited the homes of two Minnesota lawmakers Saturday, it exposed the long-standing tension between a public official’s accessibility and their security. Both state Rep. Melissa Hortman, who along with her husband Mark was killed, and state Sen. … Continued
Today is Monday, June 16, the 167th day of 2025. There are 198 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 16, 1963, the world’s first female space traveler, Valentina Tereshkova, 26, was launched into orbit by the … Continued