Idaho residents relieved after suspect’s arrest
Residents in the college town of Moscow, Idaho are expressing relief and gratitude after suspect Bryan Kohberger, 28, was arraigned on charges of killing four University of Idaho students on…
House clerk a steady presence in speaker fight
The extended drama over picking the next U.S. House speaker has put the normally understated position of House Clerk in the spotlight. (Jan.6)
COVID tests for US travelers from China spark fears of new wave of anti-Asian hate
New COVID-19 testing mandates for travelers arriving from China into the U.S. went into effect Thursday, requiring all passengers two and older to provide negative results from tests taken no…
Hawaii volcano roars back to life with waves of lava
Hawaii’s Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is erupting again and providing a spectacle that includes bursting lava fountains and lava “waves,” but no Big Island communities are…
California power outages continue after storms leave thousands in dark
Ten of thousands of homes in California remained without power Friday as heavy rains and high winds continued to pound the state. With more rain and storms to come, power…
Today in History for January 7th
Highlights of Today in History: First U.S. Presidential Election; Clinton goes on trial in Senate; Khmer Rouge overthrown; Emperor Hirohito dies. (Jan. 7)
The winning Mega Millions numbers for Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 are in. Did you win the $940 million jackpot?
It’s time to check your Mega Millions tickets. The numbers have been drawn for Friday night’s lottery jackpot — which is estimated at a whopping $940 million, with a cash option of $486…
Virginia teacher injured after being shot in classroom by 6-year-old student, officials say
An elementary school teacher suffered life-threatening injuries after being shot Friday in a Virginia first-grade classroom by a 6-year-old student, officials said. The student is in custody. No students were injured at Richneck…
Teacher wounded in VA elementary school shooting
A 6-year-old student shot and wounded a Virginia teacher Friday during an altercation inside a first-grade classroom, police and school officials said. (Jan. 6)
6-Year-Old Shoots Teacher at Virginia Elementary School, Police Say
“I cannot control access to weapons,” Dr. Parker said. “My teachers cannot control access to weapons.” He added, “Today our students got a lesson in gun violence and what guns…