Arizona governor blasted for plans to defy execution order
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is being criticized by a victim’s sister and a county prosecutor for her plans to defy a court order to execute a prisoner for his conviction in a 2002 killing.
Michael Cohen makes 2nd appearance before Trump grand jury
The New York grand jury investigating Donald Trump has been hearing more testimony from his former lawyer, Michael Cohen.
EPA ‘neighbor’ rule cuts downwind pollution by power plants
A new “good neighbor” rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency will restrict smokestack emissions from power plants and other industrial sources that burden downwind areas with smog-causing pollution they can’t control.
Texas announces takeover of Houston schools, stirring anger
Texas officials have announced a takeover of Houston’s nearly 200,000-student school district.
Going beyond ‘green,’ activism new standard in ski industry
As global warming threatens to put much of the ski industry out of business over the next several decades, resorts are beginning to embrace a role as climate activists.
Beloved and debated, French bulldog becomes top US dog breed
For the first time in three decades, the American Kennel Club says the U.S. has a new favorite dog breed.
Northeast digs out from winter storm, faces power outages
Parts of New England and New York are digging out of a nor’easter that caused tens of thousands of power outages, numerous school cancellations and whiteout conditions on the roads.
Biden drawing contrast to Republicans on lower drug costs
President Joe Biden will highlight the stark differences in how Democrats are tackling skyrocketing drug prices compared to their Republican counterparts as he gears up for an expected reelection announcement.
‘Nazi’ references: BBC sportscaster’s tweet revives debate
The references seem endless, and they can come from anywhere.
Texas drove out Chinese firm, not the wind farm it planned
Long before a Chinese spy balloon captivated the U.S. last month, Kyle Bass foresaw a foreign danger planned for the skies above his Texas property.