Military pauses Osprey flights again after more metal failures are found in near crash in November
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is temporarily pausing flights again of its fleet of V-22 Ospreys after weakened metal components possibly played a role in another near crash, the latest setback for an embattled aircraft whose safety
DeSantis appointee says he won’t help his elected replacement take office
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A state attorney in Florida told his staff he can’t legally help his elected replacement take over his seat because Gov. Ron DeSantis had already suspended the Democrat from the office, according to
Embattled Trump nominees Hegseth, Gabbard visit Senate seeking support
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two of President-elect Donald Trump’s most controversial nominees, Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard, sought support from U.S. senators on Monday, but it remained uncertain whether they would get the near-unanimous Republican
To help abuse survivors, Biden watchdog launches rulemaking
(Reuters) – The U.S. watchdog for consumer finance on Monday announced the start of the rulemaking process to protect victims of domestic violence and elder abuse, saying those who suffer such mistreatment can be coerced into taking
Judge weighs Minnesota law that bans religious tests for colleges participating in state program
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge is considering whether to overturn a Minnesota law that bans religious tests for colleges that participate in a state program that allows high school students to take college courses for credit.
Judge dismisses charges against Karen Read supporter who scattered rubber ducks and fake $100 bills
BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts judge dismissed criminal charges Monday against a backer of Karen Read who admitted placing dozens of yellow rubber ducks and fake $100 bills around town in support of Read. Richard Schiffer Jr.
Rescuers rush to save geese and ducks soaked in oil due to spill in Boston river
BOSTON (AP) — Wildlife rescuers were rushing Monday to tend to dozens of geese and ducks that were soaked in oil after a spill in a Boston river. Police and fire departments were dispatched to the Muddy
Biden creates Native American boarding school national monument to mark era of forced assimilation
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — President Joe Biden designated a national monument at a former Native American boarding school in Pennsylvania on Monday to honor the resilience of Indigenous tribes whose children were forced to attend the school
Both sides in abortion debate seek clues in Trump’s nominees to key positions
CHICAGO (AP) — As Donald Trump’s Cabinet begins to take shape, those on both sides of the abortion debate are watching closely for clues about how his picks might affect reproductive rights policy in the president-elect’s second
Numerous drone sightings in New Jersey frustrating but don’t pose safety concern, governor says
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Dozens of drones have been spotted across New Jersey in recent weeks, including near sensitive sites such as a military research facility, which can be frustrating but don’t appear to pose a public
