United States communities conducted public Hanukkah menorah lightings this week and local leaders emphasized resilience and safety measures. Dozens gathered at state capitol sites, synagogues, and public squares for candle lightings and celebrations. Law enforcement agencies provided extra patrols, coordinated with organizers, and raised protective measures following reports of a...
Johnston, Iowa — Two Iowa National Guard soldiers were killed and three wounded Saturday in an ambush near Palmyra, Syria, officials said. A U.S. civilian interpreter also died and the attacker was killed, officials added. The soldiers conducted counterterrorism operations as part of Operation Inherent Resolve; Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — University of Michigan officials fired football coach Sherrone Moore after an internal review found an inappropriate relationship with a staffer. The school retained a law firm that will continue and expand its probe across the athletic department. Prosecutors charged Moore with three crimes after saying he...
Providence, R.I. A gunman opened fire Saturday in the engineering building at Brown University during final exams, killing two people and critically wounding eight, city officials said on Saturday evening. Police searched campus buildings and nearby neighborhoods while investigators described the suspect as a male wearing dark clothing who left...
Palmyra, Syria — Two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed on Dec. 13 when a lone ISIS gunman opened fire on a joint U.S.-Syrian patrol before being engaged and killed, U.S. Central Command said. Three other service members were wounded. The Pentagon withheld identities pending family notification;...
Lewiston, Idaho. Emergency responders reported a U-Haul truck exploded in an Old Navy parking lot Saturday morning, killing one person and damaging nearby businesses including Old Navy and the Courtyard Marriott. Authorities said the truck carried gasoline and propane, and investigators found evidence of a propane leak but could not...
Washington — House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a Republican health care bill Friday as enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire at year-end. The Senate failed to advance competing measures last week, leaving the House to move quickly. Republicans offered alternatives focused on lowering premiums, while Democrats pressed...
MONROE, Wash. — On Saturday, arctic air swept south from Canada into parts of the northern United States, while Pacific Northwest communities confronted catastrophic flooding that forced thousands to evacuate. Emergency crews rescued residents, including Eddie Wicks and his wife, after floodwaters transformed fields into lakes and enveloped homes Thursday....
Agawam, Massachusetts — Local volunteers and organizations placed thousands of wreaths at cemeteries nationwide this Saturday, participating in Wreaths Across America ceremonies to remember fallen service members, honor veterans, and teach younger generations. Site reports ranged from 3,252 wreaths in Orange Park to over 12,000 at Camp Nelson, with Arlington...
United States. Local news outlets reported this week on Salvation Army fundraising, donations, and program developments across communities. Mayo Clinic pledged a $50,000 match in Rochester to support a $200,000 red-kettle goal. A Tucson toy store donated remaining inventory to support local children after closing. Pottsville organizers reported volunteer shortages...
