Anti-violence protesters shut down part of Chicago freeway
Michael Pfleger, center, Rev. Jesse Jackson, left, and state Sen. Jacqueline Collins, right, led hundreds in a march down Michigan Avenue, carrying crosses for ... .
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Insider attack kills US service member in Afghanistan
The United States hiked tariffs on Chinese imports Friday and Beijing said it immediately retaliated in a dispute bet... . FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2016 file photo, The Rev.
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.
Large brush fire forces evacuations near Moraga high school
What should you do during - or before - a wildfire? Here's a survival guide, compiled from FEMA , the California Department of Public Health and Ready.gov . What should you do during - or before - a wildfire? Here's a survival guide, compiled from FEMA , the California Department of Public Health and Ready.gov .
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.
Housing extended 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.
Correction: Florida-Puerto Ricans story
In a story June 30 about Puerto Rican hurricane evacuees, The Associated Press reported erroneously that about 2,000 Puerto Ricans are using federal housing assistance vouchers to stay at Florida hotels.
Central African Ebola Outbreak Appears To Be Contained
An Ebola outbreak that started last month in Central Africa appears to be contained. You can thank an aggressive vaccination campaign for that.
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.
The Latest: Alaska city unveils memorial to fallen Guardsmen
This photo provided by Kenneth Ayers Jr. shows his father, Kenneth Ayers Sr. in his Air Force graduation photo in 1956.
Evangelical Fear Elected Trump
Our sense of fear, perhaps more than any other factor, explains why evangelicals voted in such large numbers for Donald Trump in 2016 and continue to support his presidency. The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and essayist Marilynne Robinson once wrote, "Fear is not a Christian habit of mind."
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.
Tarp roofs litter Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria ripped away part of the steel roof from Carmen Lidia Torres Mercado's home in the Puerto Rican capital.
Many in Puerto Rico still under tarps as storm threat looms
Hurricane Maria ripped away part of the steel roof from Carmen Lidia Torres Mercado's home in the Puerto Rican capital. Nine months later, she is still relying on a blue plastic tarp to protect her home, even with a new storm season already two weeks old.
Climate Change Is Our Most Critical National-Security Challenge
Progressive American politicians must embrace the necessity of dramatic action on climate change as a touchstone. So far, Senator Bernie Sanders has done it the most persuasively, campaigning on addressing climate change, health care, racial justice, and economic inequality as his unvaried quartet of issues, invoked in every speech and backed up with serious legislation that shows a willingness to move with real speed.
Going green: Ogdensburg considers plan to enhance the citya s riverfront
A beautiful park extends down from the Ogdensburg Public Library toward the St. Lawrence River. At the center of the park, the 37-foot-tall Soldiers and Sailors Civil War Monument is topped by a Sally Farnham statue of an angelic woman surrounded by bronze eagles and gazing at the water.
Congress tackles mounting opioid epidemic
House Republicans are beefing up their efforts to tackle the nation's deadly opioid crisis, but some experts question how effective their piecemeal approach will be. Congress is touting its recent flurry of action - the House is on track to pass more than 50 bills addressing the issue by the end of this week - on an issue that is hitting many constituents hard, and one that lawmakers are sure to hear about on the campaign trail this year.