Effort to keep Asian carp from Great Lakes appears stymied
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - The quest for a surefire way to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes appears to be foundering. Scientists discovered DNA from the aggressive fish in Chicago-area waterways in 2009. Government agencies have spent more than $300 million on short-term measures such as electric barriers to block their path.…
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University of Missouri Greek Life employee returns to work
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - A University of Missouri employee has resumed working after her videotaped clash with a student photographer during campus protests helped fan debate about free press. The Columbia Missourian reports that the MU Office of Greek Life said Tuesday that Janna Basler has returned to her job in the office. Basler and…
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Homeland Security adds ‘bulletin’ to existing alert system
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Homeland Security Department is unveiling an update to the National Terrorism Advisory system and issuing its first "bulletin." Secretary Jeh Johnson says adding a bulletin to the alert system is an effort to better inform the public about evolving terrorist threats. Wednesday's bulletin, reminding people of ongoing concerns over terrorism at…
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Senator checking if Cruz released classified info in debate
WASHINGTON (AP) - The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee says he has asked his staff to look into whether Texas Sen. Ted Cruz released classified information during Tuesday night's GOP presidential debate. Cruz made a claim during an exchange with Florida Sen. Marco Rubio about the new USA Freedom Act, which Cruz supported and…
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