As MLK holiday nears, Bernice King urges people to really focus on his teachings
ATLANTA (AP) — As the holiday honoring slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. approaches, his daughter is urging people to really focus on his teachings and work throughout the coming year, rather than just quoting
How removing unpaid medical bills from credit reports could help consumers
NEW YORK (AP) — Lenders will no longer be able to consider unpaid medical bills as a credit history factor when they evaluate potential borrowers in the U.S. for mortgages, car loans or business loans, according to
Western New Mexico University regents resign after wasteful spending revelations
SILVER CITY, N.M. (AP) — More members of the embattled board of regents at Western New Mexico University have resigned, a confirmation that came Tuesday during roll call at a meeting scheduled to address the departure of
Suspect in Gaudreau deaths pleads not guilty, rejects plea deal
The New Jersey man suspected of driving drunk in the crash that killed Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother pleaded not guilty to six charges on Tuesday. Sean Higgins, 44, entered the plea
Factbox-What Trump said about Canada, Mexico, NATO and Gaza hostages at news conference
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican U.S. President-elect Donald Trump held a press conference on Tuesday and spoke about a range of issues including NATO, Israeli hostages in Gaza, his wish for the U.S. to buy Greenland and take
Folk singer Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86
By Ryan Jones (Reuters) -American singer and songwriter Peter Yarrow, who found fame with the 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died on Tuesday at the age of 86, his publicist said. Yarrow died in
Harris will travel to Asia, Mideast and Europe during her final week in office
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris plans to close out her term with an around-the-world trip making stops in Singapore, Bahrain and Germany, her office said. The trip, which is scheduled to last from Jan. 13
What are California’s Santa Ana winds?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Santa Ana winds are common in Southern California during cooler months. Here’s a look at the often-fierce winds that topple power lines and trees and can turn a spark into a raging wildfire:
KEYWORD NOTICE – LGBTQ+ rights group reports progress at U.S. companies despite conservative backlash
NEW YORK (AP) — A national rights group said Tuesday that more U.S. companies are providing strong benefits and protections to LGBTQ+ employees despite an ongoing effort by conservative activists to get high-profile brands to stop participating
Washington Post to lay off 4% of staff to cut costs
(Reuters) – The Washington Post said on Tuesday it would lay off about 4% of its workforce or less than 100 employees in a bid to cut costs, as the storied newspaper grapples with growing losses. The
