Fox settlement seen as unlikely to change conservative media
Now that Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation lawsuit against Fox News ended in a $787 million settlement, what will be the impact on media outlets that appeal to conservatives.
Extreme weather is nearly universal experience: AP-NORC poll
An overwhelming majority of people in the U.S. say they have recently experienced an extreme weather event, and most of them attribute that to climate change.
U.S. Marine gets 12 years for cross-border drug smuggling
A former Marine who helped smuggle drugs for years from Mexico into the U.S. and even tried to get a song written about his exploits has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison.
Tribes seek invitation to Rio Grande water commission
A commission that oversees how the Rio Grande is managed and shared among three Western states has adopted a recommendation that could set the stage for more involvement by Native American tribes that depend on the river.
Alabama education director ousted over ‘woke’ training book
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has replaced her director of early childhood education over the use of a teacher training book that the Republican governor denounced as teaching “woke concepts” because of language about inclusion for all families and battling racism.
Tiny Maine community devastated by loss of slain neighbors
Tireless, helpful and deeply religious are some of the ways Patti Eger’s friends remember her in the small Maine town of Lisbon Falls.
Police take man with gun into custody near Mall of America
Police in Minnesota have negotiated the surrender of an armed man after shutting down roads near the Mall of America Friday evening.
Judge stops Texas execution after questions raised in case
A Texas judge has stopped next week’s scheduled execution of a death row inmate who has long said he’s innocent so there can be more time to review his claims that he was convicted more than 20 years ago with false testimony and questionable evidence.
Minn. Senate protects gender-affirming care, abortion rights
The Minnesota Senate has waded into the culture wars.
Montana transgender lawmaker silenced: What to know
Montana Republicans continued to forbid a transgender lawmaker from speaking in the statehouse on Monday and are expected to maintain their position throughout the week.