Wyoming’s first new coal mine in decades to extract rare earths
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The developer of what would be the first new coal mine in Wyoming in decades is launching…
Holding No. 1 pick, Nationals’ front-office upheaval injects even more uncertainty into MLB draft
The Washington Nationals are at a pivotal point in their rebuild to relevance, owning the No. 1 overall pick in…
Harris County cracks down on fraudulent fundraisers after Hill Country floods
Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen is warning the public to be vigilant against scams following the recent flooding…
Fallout over Epstein files cascades, roiling relations between AG Pam Bondi and FBI’s Dan Bongino
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department and FBI are struggling to contain the fallout and appease the demands of far-right conservative…
Boeing settles with a man whose family died in a 737 Max crash in Ethiopia
CHICAGO – Boeing reached a settlement Friday with a Canadian man whose wife and three children were killed in a…
Ronald Acuña Jr. replaced in Home Run Derby by Atlanta teammate and fellow All-Star Matt Olson
ATLANTA – Ronald Acuña Jr. won’t participate in the Home Run Derby, replaced Friday by Atlanta teammate and fellow All-Star…
Stormy patterns continue through the weekend; flood threat issued for Saturday
Heading into Saturday, we’ll see storm chances crank back up into the 60-70% range. Part of the reason is we’re…
State Department lays off over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan
KUALA LUMPUR – The U.S. State Department fired more than 1,300 employees on Friday in line with from the Trump…
Procession scheduled for Saturday as body of Shiloh Wilson is brought back to Kingwood
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A procession is scheduled to arrive Saturday afternoon in Kingwood as the body of Shiloh Wilson,…
Authorities say about 200 immigrants were arrested in raids on 2 Southern California farms
CAMARILLO, Calif. – Federal immigration authorities said Friday they arrested about 200 immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally…
Yankees’ Aaron Judge makes pair of outstanding catches, robs Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong of home run
NEW YORK – Aaron Judge made a pair of outstanding catches in right field in a span of three pitches,…
House Democrats decry health cuts in GOP tax law during town hall that previews midterms messaging
NEW ORLEANSDemocrats ripped at the health care reforms in the Louisiana town hall Thursday night to preview one of their…
UN investigator and critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza tells AP she was shocked by US sanctions
SarajevoAn independent U.N. investigator who has been vocal in her criticism of Israel’s behavior in Gaza said on Thursday that…
Saharan Dust swapped for tropical moisture this weekend, increasing storm chances in Houston
Thunderstorms and sporadic showers are still moving north throughout southeast Texas. After dark, the likelihood of storms will decrease. Friday…
Thousands celebrate baby hippo Moo Deng’s first birthday at a Thailand zoo
CHONBURI To commemorate the first birthday of the cute baby pygmy hippo that has grown into a star, thousands of…