Elizabeth Warren’s hard choice in Democrats’ White House run
Warren is the only one of the Senate’s 14 Democratic women who hasn’t endorsed Clinton
Cruz, ‘super’ PACs pummeled Trump on Iowa airwaves with ads
An Associated Press analysis finds that during the period leading up to the February 1 caucus, seven out of every 10 broadcast TV ad spots that mentioned Trump in Iowa either attacked him or portrayed him negatively
Puerto Rico To Receive $250M From US Government To Fight Zika
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – Puerto Rico is to receive $250 million in federal funds to fight an increase in Zika cases after the governor declared a public health emergency. The U.S. territory’s representative in Congress says the money will be used in part to help boost health services provided to pregnant women. Pedro…
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