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World Briefs

EU seeks Turkey’s help with refugees BRUSSELS – The European Union is ready to offer Turkey new incentives to better tackle the Syria refugee crisis, including money, the easing ...

Neutrino discovery earns Noble Prizes

Scientists found that particles have mass

U.S. deportations down 42% since 2012

ICE says it is focusing on serious public safety, security threats

Heating costs expected to drop this winter

Agency predicts bills will be lowest in 4 years

Nation Briefs

Gunman’s mom knew her son had weapons PORTLAND, Ore. – The mother of a gunman who killed nine people and himself at an Oregon community college allowed her troubled son to have g...

Cities work to be more ‘dementia friendly’

Minnesota leading effort to educate businesses

Nation & World Briefs

Three share Nobel prize for fighting diseases STOCKHOLM – The Nobel prize in medicine went Monday to three scientists hailed as “heroes in the truest sense of the word” for saving...

Rain tapers, but water is rising in S.C.

Dams overflowing, some communities entirely cut off and lack drinking water

Mass shootings conceal daily toll

22 shot to death every day in U.S.

Federal watchdog reopening latest probe of Secret Service

WASHINGTON – The Homeland Security Department’s internal watchdog is reopening the investigation into efforts by the Secret Service to discredit a congressman who was investigating the agenc...

Missing ship sank, 1 body found, search ongoing

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Coast Guard said Monday that a U.S. cargo ship carrying 33 people has been missing since it encountered high winds and heavy seas from Hurricane Joaquin and sank. On...

Divisive social issues fill Supreme Court’s agenda

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court’s new term began Monday with no cross words between the justices, although a steady stream of divisive social issues awaits them in the coming months. ...