Pompeo appeals for NKorea to replicate Vietnam’s ‘miracle’

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo waits for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe prior to their talk at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, Sunday, July 8, 2018. Pompeo is on a trip traveling to North Korea, ... .

Trump administration takes another swipe at ‘Obamacare’

Michael Pfleger, center, Rev. Jesse Jackson, left, and state Sen. Jacqueline Collins, right, led hundreds in a march down Michigan Avenue, carrying crosses for ... Protesters plan to shut down a major Chicago interstate on Saturday in an effort to increase pressure on public officials to address the gun violence that's claimed hundreds of lives in some of the city's poorest... Protesters plan to shut down a major Chicago interstate on Saturday in an effort to increase pressure on public officials to address the gun violence that's claimed hundreds of lives in some of the city's poorest neighborhoods.

Small earthquake shakes Louisa County shaken by minor earthquake

The agency's website shows that a magnitude 1.7 earthquake occurred around 3:42 a.m. Thursday about 5 miles southeast of Louisa, at a depth of nearly 2 miles . Paul Caruso, a National Earthquake Information Center geophysicist, says there haven't been any reports of people feeling the earthquake and such a small earthquake isn't likely to cause any damage.

On July 4, Americans celebrate their union, rue divisions – Wed, 04 Jul 2018 PST

With backyard barbecues and fireworks thundering across night skies, Americans are celebrating Independence Day by participating in time-honored traditions that express pride in their country's 242nd birthday. But this quintessential American holiday will also be marked with a sense of a United States divided for some - evidenced by competing televised events in the nation's capital.

Judge Orders Temporary Housing Extension For 1,700 Puerto Rican Hurricane Evacuees

A judge ordered federal emergency officials to extend vouchers for temporary hotel housing for nearly 1,700 Puerto Rican hurricane evacuees, saying ending the program could cause irreparable harm. Saturday night's decision came shortly after civil rights group LatinoJustice PRLDEF filed a lawsuit seeking relief for the Puerto Ricans, whose federal housing assistance vouchers were set to expire at midnight Sunday, meaning the evacuees could have been evicted from the hotels.

Prison Camps for Children have a Horrific History: Do we Want to Join that Legacy?

Children and family have been central to the institution of the concentration camp from its beginnings 120 years ago. Wikipedia has now added the notorious American border detention centers to its list of concentration camps , and the # FamiliesBelongTogether Twitter hashtag has brought up frequent comparisons.

Colorado lawmakers want to make it a felony to fly a drone over a wildfire

People caught flying a drone over a wildfire could face federal felony charges if three of Colorado's federal lawmakers convince Congress to pass their bill. Sens. Cory Gardner , Michael Bennet and Rep. Scott Tipton introduced the Securing Airspace For Emergency Responders Act Wednesday.

Alaska city honors Guardsmen killed in crash after ’64 quake

In this photo provided by the Office of Alaska Gov. Bill Walker, he is shown delivering remarks at a plaque dedication ceremony Saturday, June 23, 2018, in Valdez, Alaska. The memorial plaque honors four Alaska National Guard members killed in April 1964 while conducting a humanitarian mission after the second most powerful earthquake ever destroyed the town.

Congressman urges feds to help fund flood control project

U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Brownsville, asked the federal government Friday to help fund the Raymondville Drain, a regional flood relief project 30 years in the making, as thousands of residents across the area struggle to salvage property following two days of widespread flooding. Vela sent a letter Friday to Rickey Dale James, assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works, expressing his concerns about the current infrastructure in the Rio Grande Valley and urging him to assess the situation.