In Zika-stricken Miami, aerial pesticide spray adds to fears
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In the only U.S. city confirmed to have mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus, some residents say they’d rather be bittenRead More
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Judge considering penalties in polygamous child labor case
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Federal labor lawyers asked a judge Friday to order a contracting company with ties to a polygamous sect to payRead More
Michelle Obama makes campaign trail debut for Clinton
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Stepping deeper into the political fray, Michelle Obama on Friday warned young voters against being “tired or turned off” in theRead More
UNH under fire for use of late librarian’s $4M gift
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — The University of New Hampshire is being criticized for deciding to spend one fourth of a $4 million gift from aRead More
Gov. Charlie Baker signs order to help curb climate change
BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker has signed an executive order that pledges a state effort to address climate change through steps including the reductionRead More
Man committed indefinitely in mother’s decapitation by sword
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge has ruled that a 41-year-old Wisconsin man accused of decapitating his mother with a sword will stay indefinitely inRead More
What could you get for $175M? A huge estate and a US record
A 63-acre island estate that went on sale this week for the first time in over a century includes a stone mansion, a 21-stall horseRead More
Philadelphia transit agency to test urine-repelling paint
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia’s main transit agency plans to try urine-repelling paint to combat smells and complaints about cleanliness. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority willRead More
First ladies discuss support for US troops, veterans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama says any commander in chief must think about the implications for service members when they “pop off about going toRead More
Sharper’s Hall of Fame nomination causes national outcry
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The inclusion of former NFL safety and convicted rapist Darren Sharper on this year’s list of Pro Football Hall of FameRead More