Prominent liberal state senator ends congressional bid
A Pennsylvania state senator who was the subject of allegations that he behaved inappropriately toward female employees and campaign aides has announced he is ending his stalled congressional bid. Sen. Daylin Leach, a lawyer and a Democratic state lawmaker since 2003, had announced in … Read More
White nationalist’s college tour mired in litigation
White nationalist Richard Spencer plans to speak next week at Michigan State University, but the rest of his campus tour has bogged down for now in lawsuits or lack of agreement on timing because of safety concerns. His March 5 visit will come while MSU students are on spring break. …
3 dead after tornado, flooding from central US storms
Gio Rodriguez, 8, sits outside his home as his parents clean up debris Sunday morning after a fierce storm hit Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in the Farmington subdivision in Clarksville, Tenn. A strong storm system roared eastward through the central United States, leaving demolished homes, damaged … Read More
Nigerian government acknowledges 110 girls still missing
Nigeria's government is acknowledging that 110 girls remain missing nearly a week after Boko Haram militants attacked a town. The fate of the girls is not known, but witnesses say the Islamic extremists specifically asked where the girls' school was located. Some eyewitnesses reporting seeing young … Read More
Elderly North Richland Hills man remains missing
A search continued Sunday for an 84-year-old man who last seen Wednesday morning driving to an appointment he never made, police said. Relatives of James Booth told police he may be in the early stages of Alzheimer's or dementia. He left his home at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the area …
California Democratic Party isn’t backing Dianne Feinstein
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein failed to win the official endorsement of the California Democratic Party as she seeks her fifth term in Washington, but her supporters say it won't hurt her with a broader swath of voters. Party activists were more eager to back her primary challenger, state Senate leader …
Emily Rosenbaum, executive director, Worcester Jewish Community Center
Emily Rosenbaum recently assumed the role of executive director of the Worcester Jewish Community Center. She has more than three decades of experience in community development and nonprofit management, most recently as the CEO Akshaya Patra Foundation USA. That organization, Ms. Read More
Parents release names of 105 missing Nigerian girls
Parents in Nigeria have released a list of the 105 young women they say are still missing nearly a week after Boko Haram militants attacked a northern town, demanding that residents direct them toward the school for girls. The fate of the girls is not yet known, though many fear …
Man shot during argument over possible stolen vehicle, police say
A man was shot and wounded late Saturday during an argument over a possible stolen vehicle, police said. The man was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said. Police responded to the shooting call shortly after 11:30 p.m. in the 5200 block of Dorman Street. …
Plaza plans seek City Council OK
This overview shows the planned pedestrian bridge, which would span the Eau Claire River, connecting Phoenix Park to the public plaza that will be built between Haymarket Landing and the Pablo Center at the Confluence. Contributed image. Share · Tweet · Share · Email. Comments. Pushing forward … Read More