Former police chief’s daring escape from Arkansas prison exposes lax security
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A former police chief known as the “Devil in the Ozarks” spent months…
Judge denies Trump administration request to end a policy protecting immigrant children in custody – 104.5 WOKV
McALLEN, Texas — (AP) — A federal judge ruled Friday to deny the Trump administration’s request to end…
Library book returned 82 years late with note from borrower’s family
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A library book has been returned nearly 82 years after it was borrowed from…
Small plug-in solar panel systems gain traction in US
When Terrence Dwyer received a knock on his door and a flyer for a solar panel system small…
US producer prices surge in July as Trump tariffs push costs higher
WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale inflation surged unexpectedly last month, signaling that President Donald Trump’s sweeping taxes on imports…
Judge rules against Trump administration’s plan to end DEI efforts
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity,…
Canada’s counter-tariffs ‘pulled the rug out from’ CUSMA, U.S. envoy says – National
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says Canada is jeopardizing the future of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)…
Inflation or jobs: Federal Reserve officials are divided over competing concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — One major question will be front and center for Federal Reserve policymakers as they prepare…
Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, UN says
UNITED NATIONS — Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, with the highest number of…
Texas Democrats set plan to end walkout over Republicans’ redistricting effort
CHICAGO (AP) — Texas Democrats on Thursday moved closer to ending a nearly two-week walkout that has blocked…
What we know about Trump’s plan to move homeless people from DC
Some of the District of Columbia’s homeless residents were packing their belongings Thursday before expected sweeps to clear…
Florida announces plans for second immigration detention center
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is preparing to open a second immigration detention…