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US's largest public utility says it now doesn't want to close two coal-fired plants
The nation’s largest public utility says it now would prefer to keep operating two coal-fired power plants it...
Grieving mother demands answers nearly 2 years after Florida deputy fatally shot airman
The mother of a U.S. Air Force airman shot by a Florida deputy nearly two years ago wants people to remember h...
Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats
The National Governors Association annual conference is unraveling after President Donald Trump did not invite...
Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for water shortages and wildfires
Except for California, most Western states are experiencing the worst snow drought in decades not because of d...
Governors tackle rising cost of living with relief checks, tax cuts and housing policy
State officials are hearing voters’ worries about the cost of everyday items such as housing, groceries, utili...
Vatican approves Archbishop Fulton Sheen beatification after 2019 ceremony derailed
The Vatican has approved the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, a popular U.S. radio and TV preacher
Hard hats and dummy plates: Reports of ICE ruses add to fears in Minnesota
Legal observers and officials say they have received a growing number of reports of federal agents impersonati...
Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig found guilty of obstruction and lying to federal officials
A jury has found former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to fede...
Mississippians near two weeks without power after winter storm
Nearly two weeks after a massive storm left much of Mississippi covered in ice, some people are still without...
Annual orchids show brings vivid color to Chicago winter
A soft layer of white snow blankets the grounds of the Chicago Botanic Garden
At least 3 people have died from eating Death Cap mushrooms as they spread in California after rains
At least three people have died and three others have required a liver transplants after eating the Death Cap...
New York City police officer convicted of manslaughter in cooler throwing death
A New York City police officer has been convicted of manslaughter after he tossed a picnic cooler filled with...
New York's incoming archbishop will focus on evangelizing and reengagement
The incoming archbishop of New York says he plans to emphasize the importance of evangelizing as he takes char...
Argentina and US sign free trade deal in breakthrough for Milei
Argentina and the United States have reached an expansive trade deal, a win for Argentine President Javier Mil...
Tennessee appeals court says school shooter's writings can be made public
A Tennessee appeals court has ruled that the writings of a shooter who killed six people at the Covenant Schoo...
Veteran Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo to replace Savannah Guthrie as co-host
NBC says that veteran Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo will replace Savannah Guthrie as co-host of opening ce...
Argentina requests extradition of Maduro from US on crimes against humanity charges
An Argentine judge has requested the extradition from the United States of former Venezuelan President Nicolás...
Firefighters rescue swan stuck in frozen Connecticut river
Firefighters came to the rescue of a swan found stuck in a frozen Connecticut river this week