Alabama bill would stop removal of Confederate, historic markers
Local governments would face a $100,000 fine if they remove an object without a waiver
Rome says launch N. Korea’s ‘latest provocation’
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Italy’s foreign minister says North Korea’s rocket launch puts at risk both international and regional security, as well as peace. Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni noted in a statement that Sunday’s launch comes just one month after North Korea conducted a nuclear test, making for the North’s “latest provocation.” He said…
Former Mayor Cianci to lie in repose at Providence City Hall
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Former Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci will lie in repose at City Hall outside the office he occupied for more than 21 years. Cianci died Jan. 28 at 74. He was the city’s longest-serving mayor but was forced from office twice because of felonies. Cianci’s wake will be held Saturday and Sunday.…
National parks face $12 billion backlog for maintenance work
The National Park Service is facing a backlog worth billions of dollars
Fiorina lashes out over debate exclusion
Fiorina has not been invited to the main stage debate on Saturday night
Cruz claims $3 million raised since Iowa
Cruz was enjoying a big fundraising advantage over his Republican rivals even before the new numbers were released
Applications for US jobless aid rise, but levels still low
The number of people seeking benefits has stayed below the crucial threshold of 300,000 for the past 11 months
Alibi witness in ‘Serial’ case is cross-examined
Asia McClain, now known as Asia Chapman, testified Wednesday during a hearing for Adnan Syed
Higher temperatures makes Zika mosquito spread disease more
Scientists say you can’t just blame one thing for an outbreak and caution that it is too early to link this one to climate change or any single weather event
Cantor campaigns with Jeb Bush in New Hampshire
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) – Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush is being joined on the campaign trail by Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. Cantor introduced Bush Wednesday to a large crowd on the campus of Colby-Sawyer College in New London, N.H. Cantor praised Bush for his record as Florida’s governor, commending his education reforms and…