In the Kansas House, when lobbyists ask for new laws, their names go on...
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — For years, pinning down the source of a bill in the Kansas Legislature could be a chore for lawmakers' constituents....
Powerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continues
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million after no one won Monday night’s drawing, continuing a winless...
New York police officer fatally shot during traffic stop
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City police officer was shot and killed Monday during a traffic stop, the city's mayor said.“We lost...
New York City to send 800 more officers to police subway fare-beating
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City plans to intensify a crackdown on subway fare-beating by sending at least 800 police officers specifically to...
New York City owl Flaco was exposed to pigeon virus and rat poison before...
New York City’s celebrity owl Flaco was suffering from a severe pigeon-borne illness and high levels of rat poison when he crashed into a...
Beyond ‘yellow flag’ law, Maine commission highlights another missed opportunity before shootings
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The commission probing Maine’s deadliest mass shooting concluded law enforcement had ample grounds to pursue assault charges against Robert Card...
Colorado university hires 2 former US attorneys to review shooting, recommend any changes
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado university where a student is charged with killing his suitemate and another person in a dorm room last month...
South Carolina court official resigns as state probes allegations of tampering with Murdaugh jury
WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina court official under investigation amid allegations of tampering with the jury in the Alex Murdaugh trial announced...
Nearly $2 billion is up for grabs as Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots soar
The stars have aligned in the lottery universe like never before, with two jackpots totaling nearly $2 billion.With an estimated $1.1 billion Mega Millions...
Linda Bean, an entrepreneur, GOP activist and granddaughter of outdoor retailer LL Bean, has...
Linda L. Bean, a granddaughter of famed outdoor retailer L.L. Bean who became an entrepreneur, philanthropist and conservative activist, has died at age 82.Bean...
