From the Mexican border to Washington: A tiny Texas town fights Trump’s wall plan
The town argues the wall could endanger levees protecting it from flash floods.
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Endangered right whales could wait almost a decade for new US protections
New protections for endangered North Atlantic right whales are almost certain to face a nearly decade-long delay. The House Natural Resources Committee voted last week to extend a moratorium on new rules until 2035. Environmentalists warn this could doom the whales.
Louisiana Attorney General Murrill says prosecutor dropped all felony charges against her
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says a special prosecutor has dismissed all felony criminal charges against her.
Journalists urge correspondents’ association to stand up to Trump at rescheduled press dinner
Hundreds of former or retired journalists and eight press freedom groups have called on the White House Correspondents’ Association to stand up against the Trump administration’s recent attacks on the press at its rescheduled dinner this week.
As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for baby’s $1,000
President Donald Trump says Trump Accounts could lift children out of poverty, but some parents are still waiting on the money.
Rubio says any nuclear agreement the US signs will not lead to nuclear proliferation
President Trump approved an agreement providing Saudi Arabia with uranium enrichment capability for their civilian nuclear power program.
Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with US after Trump announces tariffs
A ceremony to celebrate the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening is canceled after President Trump announced new tariffs on Canadian goods.
Man tossed by Yellowstone bison says hitting the ground was the worst part
Carl McDaniel recalled the July 10 attack in a video recorded in a hospital bed, where he was recovering from bone fractures.
California ranks as nation’s 15th best business climate. Who’s No. 1?
Even with all the grumbling about its economic environment, the state’s economy keeps outperforming the critics.
Wreckage found of Pan Am plane crash that helped lead to today’s safety briefings on every flight
The wreckage from a Pan Am plane crash in the ocean 74 years ago that helped lead to requirements for the passenger safety briefings on every flight today has been found off the coast of Puerto Rico.