United States — Local farms, state governments, and community groups this holiday season supplied, selected, and cared for live Christmas trees while officials prepared ceremonial Capitol displays. Farmers reported high weekend sales, experts advised selection and watering practices, and charities used tree lots for recovery fundraising. Officials scheduled state tree...
United States meteorologists reported multiple winter systems impacting regions from the Northeast to the Intermountain West week. Coastal and inland storms brought rain, wind and accumulating snow, including lake-effect bands and mountain totals. Forecasters issued Winter Weather Advisories and cautioned about hazardous travel during morning commutes Monday and Tuesday. Observed...
Stockton, Four people were killed and ten others were injured when a gunman opened fire at a banquet hall during a child's birthday party on Saturday evening, officials said. The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said roughly 14 people in total were struck by gunfire and deputies transported multiple victims...
Washington — The National Park Service said Tuesday it will begin charging international visitors an additional $100 at some selected popular U.S. parks and also exclude them from fee-free days reserved for U.S. residents; the agency cited staffing and budget shortfalls. Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz signed a contract extension after...
A senior Ukrainian delegation will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Florida on Sunday to discuss Washington’s peace plan for ending Russia’s war, with presidential advisor Jaresh Kushner attending. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said talks based on Geneva points could outline steps toward a...
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. — Joseph Locandro scored 19 points as Maryland-Eastern Shore beat Gwynedd Mercy 84-60 on Saturday, also contributing seven rebounds while teammates Dorion Staples and Chris Flippin added notable all-around performances. In Rock Hill, S.C., Kody Clouet scored 21 as Winthrop defeated South Carolina State 101-79, with Logan...
Chicago, A major winter storm produced record November snowfall and widespread travel disruption this Saturday, causing over 930 cancellations and more than 750 delays at O'Hare and making roads hazardous. The National Weather Service forecast six to twelve inches, with O'Hare reporting 8.4 inches and Wadsworth reporting eleven inches; FlightAware...
United States, Small Business Saturday mobilized shoppers at local stores across the country this weekend, boosting foot traffic and holiday sales for independent retailers. Vendors, shop owners and city organizers promoted shop-local events in Sarasota, Casper, Summit, Fargo, Augusta, Bath, Atlanta, Bakersfield, Middletown, Chicago and Bozeman. American Express created the...
Washington — Representative Troy Nehls of Texas announced Saturday that he will not seek reelection and intends to leave Congress after the current term. Nehls posted the decision on social media, saying he discussed it with his wife and daughters over the Thanksgiving holiday and will return home to focus...
FORT WORTH, Texas. Federal agents arrested Mohammad Dawood Alokozay after prosecutors said a social media video showed him threatening to build a bomb and carry out a suicide attack in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Authorities identified the suspect using facial recognition and driver's license records, and filed state and...
