Washington. The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts voted Thursday to approve President Donald Trump's proposal to build a ballroom on the former East Wing site, advancing plans for a 90,000-square-foot addition. Six commissioners appointed by the president voted in favor while one recused himself; commissioners discussed removing a south pediment...
United States — Multiple weather systems produced warm spells, dense fog, strong winds and a winter storm this week. Forecasters in Sarasota reported highs near 80s before a cold front late Sunday will drop temperatures into the 30s Monday. Clarksville saw thunderstorms and gusty southwesterly winds Thursday ahead of cooling....
Elyria, Ohio — Around 140–150 Lorain County Job and Family Services employees walked off their jobs Wednesday, striking after contract talks stalled with county commissioners. Union leaders said commissioners halted negotiations after rejecting a neutral fact-finder's report and issued a final offer; workers cited low pay and high turnover. Picket...
Washington, Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales faces scrutiny after reports this week that a former regional director, Regina Santos-Aviles, admitted in an April 28, 2025 text to having an affair with the congressman and later died on Sept. 13 after setting herself on fire. The San Antonio Express-News published screenshots and...
Baltimore experienced dense morning fog and mild, spring-like temperatures before an approaching cold front increased rain chances and gusty winds. Weather teams reported scattered to widespread showers Thursday into Friday, with some areas seeing moderate rain. Forecasts from Richmond to Columbia warned of a coastal storm Sunday into Monday that...
PITTSBURGH — CNX Resources priced $500 million of 5.875% senior notes on February 17, 2026, closing February 26, intending to purchase or redeem its 2029 notes. HOUSTON — Genesis Energy commenced a cash tender offer on February 18 for up to $490 million of its 7.750% notes and later expanded...
Indianapolis, local meteorologists reported that a fast-moving storm system produced unseasonably warm temperatures across the Midwest this week and prompted severe-weather outlooks for Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. The Storm Prediction Center and regional forecasters placed parts of Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois and the Mid-Ohio Valley under marginal-to-slight risk levels, citing damaging...
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Kent State defeated Bowling Green 78-71 Tuesday as Morgan Safford scored 27 points; the Golden Flashes improved to 20-7 overall and 11-3 in the Mid-American Conference. In Olean Wednesday, Saint Joseph's (PA) beat Saint Bonaventure 71-65 with Derek Simpson scoring 23. In Youngstown Wednesday, Youngstown State...
Washington: The U.S. Air Force announced this week it will apply a red, white, dark blue and gold paint scheme across parts of the presidential and executive fleet, replacing the Kennedy-era light-blue livery. The service said the palette echoes a proposal advanced by former President Donald Trump and appears on...
Washington — Governors met amid a dispute after President Donald Trump excluded two Democratic governors from a White House event. National Governors Association chair Kevin Stitt objected and the association declined to facilitate the annual meeting when all governors were not invited. The White House later extended invitations to the...
