States defend congressional gerrymandering as `fair’
When Indiana adopted new U.S. House districts four years ago, Republican legislative leaders lauded them as “fair maps”…
Veteran outfielder Mike Yastrzemski signs a 2-year deal with the Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves signed veteran outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year deal on Wednesday that…
Opponents of Trump-backed Missouri redistricting seek to force a vote
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map submitted thousands of petition signatures Tuesday calling…
Boeing defense workers approve new contract, ending three-month strike
Several thousand Boeing machinists in the Midwest who assemble military aircraft and weapons voted Thursday to approve a…
Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million, apologize over raid on newspaper
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A rural Kansas county has agreed to pay a little more than $3 million…
Utah’s new congressional map creates a Democratic-leaning district for 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah judge on Monday rejected a new congressional map drawn by Republican…
More anti-abortion pregnancy centers offer medical services as clinics close
Pregnancy centers in the U.S. that discourage women from getting abortions have been adding more medical services —…
Youngest kids at school have the most germs, study finds
Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and…
Giants hire Tennessee Vols coach Tony Vitello as manager
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants hired University of Tennessee coach Tony Vitello as their manager…
Rashee Rice to play first game for Chiefs in more than a year
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Rashee Rice knows almost to the day how long it’s been since he…
Hair art collection is being rehomed as Kansas City museum closes
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — Century-old wreaths made from human hair fill the walls of Leila’s Hair Museum, and…
Missouri governor signs Trump-backed redistricting plan
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a new U.S. House map into law Sunday…