Daniel K. Inouye, Southwestern US, Wisconsin Food, More: Wednesday Afternoon Buzz, August 30, 2017

University of Hawaii: Sen. Inouye's congressional papers available to the public . "The congressional archival papers of the late Daniel K. Inouye, who served 53 years in Congress, 50 in the U.S. Senate, are now available to the public via the University of Hawai i at Manoa Library Congressional Papers Collection.

The Democrats’ Anthropological Field Trip to Study Americansby Kyle…

To capitalize on Donald Trump's low approval ratings they are rolling out Elizabeth Warren , Nancy Pelosi , and Chuck Schumer . Delivering the message that the party has fresh ideas are three emissaries who are a combined 211 years of age, deploying a phrase - "a better deal" - that harks back to the hottest policy proposals of 1933.

Hobby Lobby agrees to pay $3 million after being accused of…

Hobby Lobby, a chain of retail arts and crafts stores, has agreed to pay $3 million and forfeit ancient artifacts that were smuggled into the United States, the Department of Justice said Wednesday. "We should have exercised more oversight and carefully questioned how the acquisitions were handled," said Hobby Lobby president Steve Green," according to NBC News .

Obama names Utah, Nevada monuments despite opposition

President Barack Obama designated two national monuments Wednesday at sites in Utah and Nevada that have become key flashpoints over use of public land in the U.S. West, marking the administration's latest move to protect environmentally sensitive areas in its final days. The Bears Ears National Monument in Utah will cover 1.35 million acres in the Four Corners region, the White House said.

The Latest: Pipeline builder could be fined in North Dakota

The Latest on protests and other developments surrounding the construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline in North Dakota : North Dakota regulators are issuing a formal complaint that could result in stiff fines against the company building the Dakota Access oil pipeline for possibly mishandling the reporting of American Indian artifacts that were found along the route. The state's Public Service Commission held a hearing on the issue Wednesday.

Accused ‘war criminal’ found working security at U.S. airport

An accused war criminal living in the United States is now working as a security guard at Dulles International Airport near Washington, DC. A CNN investigation found that Yusuf Abdi Ali, who is accused of committing atrocities while he was a military commander during Somalia's brutal civil war, has been living a quiet life near the nation's capital for about 20 years.

If Captain Cook’s ship is found in Newport Harbor, whose is it?

To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: PROVIDENCE, R.I. - If the ship legendary explorer Capt. James Cook used to sail around the world is found at the bottom of Newport Harbor, Rhode Island will own it outright because of a legal maneuver it took nearly two decades ago based on an obscure, centuries-old maritime practice.

If confirmed, Native American site may delay $3.8B pipeline

Discovery of an archaeological site that may have cultural significance to Native Americans could further delay construction of a $3.8 billion oil pipeline if government officials require the route to be moved. Houston-based Dakota Access LLC wants to build the pipeline - designed to carry a half-million barrels of oil a day - from northwest North Dakota to a storage facility in south-central Illinois.