Illegal immigrant semitrailer driver charged in deadly California crash, officials say
A 21-year-old semitruck driver accused of being under the influence of drugs and causing a fiery crash that…
Trump administration OKs oil and gas drilling in Alaska wildlife refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday finalized plans to open the coastal plain of Alaska’s…
California union floats idea of taxing billionaires to offset Medicaid cuts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A major union announced a proposal Thursday to impose a one-time 5% tax on…
Health care compromise seems far off as shutdown persists
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both…
4 family members of Illinois candidate’s family killed in helicopter crash
Four family members of a Republican running for governor in Illinois were killed in a Montana helicopter crash,…
Americans worry AI data centers harm environment
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the United States rapidly builds massive data centers for the development of artificial intelligence,…
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…
Tesla’s profits plummet despite a surge in vehicle sales
NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla reported a fourth straight decline in quarterly profit even as sales rose, triggering…
Tropical Storm Melissa threatens flooding in northern Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa dumped heavy rain on parts of Haiti, Jamaica and…
A proposal to sell a Florida golf club built on top of the graves of enslaved people sparks outrage
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A dark history long buried under the towering live oak trees and manicured lawns…
Former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik may face discipline for treatment of Daniel Naroditsky
Chess’s international governing body said Wednesday it’s considering disciplinary action against a former Russian world champion who persistently…