Menendez’s lawyers seek lenient sentence, saying conviction made him a ‘national punchline’
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez are urging a judge to be lenient at his sentencing later this month for his conviction on bribery charges, saying the ordeal has made him
Biden will visit New Orleans on Monday in the wake of the deadly Bourbon Street attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will visit New Orleans next week, with the city still reeling from the deadly New Year’s rampage in which an Army veteran plowed a truck into revelers. The White House says
US to award $306 million for bird flu monitoring and preparedness
(Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Friday it would award $306 million in funds to help bird flu monitoring, as the virus spreads in dairy herds and farm workers across the
Biden to travel to New Orleans on Monday
(Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to New Orleans on Monday in the aftermath of the New Year’s Day truck attack that killed 14 people and left dozens more injured, the White House said on
NWS Issues A Winter Storm Watch
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Springfield has issued a Winter Storm Watch for several counties in the KSGF listening area. The Winter Storm Watch will remain in effect until 6:00 AM Monday for Vernon County, Laclede
The Latest: Mike Johnson’s bid to remain House Speaker at risk as 119th Congress begins
WASHINGTON (AP) — When the 119th Congress is sworn in Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson will fight for his political life — again. While the Louisiana Republican has the support of President-elect Donald Trump, it will be
Biden rejects Nippon Steel’s proposed deal to acquire US Steel
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has rejected the nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel — affirming his vow in March to block the acquisition. “We need major
Biden administration offers nuclear industry path to hydrogen tax credit
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration said on Friday nuclear power plants will be able to secure lucrative tax credits for production of what it calls clean hydrogen if the credits help prevent reactors
US surgeon general urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – – Alcoholic drinks should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks, the U.S. Surgeon General said in an advisory on Friday, noting that their consumption increases the risk of developing breast, colon,
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia’s state legislative special elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Virginia will begin the new year filling state Senate and House vacancies on Tuesday in a trio of special elections that could determine control of the narrowly divided chambers. In the Washington
