PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sixteen critically endangered western Santa Cruz tortoises born to some very old parents got a slow walk and the red carpet treatment Wednesday at a Philadelphia Zoo event to show off the highly prized hatchlings. Related Articles Parents of kids swept away in Texas floods beg lawmakers to protect future … [Read more...] about Tortoise hatchlings born of century-old parents come out of their shells at Philadelphia Zoo
Orioles set fantasy football draft order from atop Green Monster
BOSTON — The Orioles typically spend their afternoons at Fenway Park trying to hit (or limit) baseballs over the Green Monster. On Tuesday, they climbed to the top and chucked them back down onto the field to help decide their fantasy football draft order for the season. Fantasy football is serious business in the Orioles’ clubhouse. Their league has been running for several … [Read more...] about Orioles set fantasy football draft order from atop Green Monster
Nebraska announces plan for immigration detention center dubbed the ‘Cornhusker Clink’
By JOSH FUNK LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska announced plans Tuesday for an immigration detention center in the remote southwest corner of the state as President Donald Trump’s administration races to expand the infrastructure necessary for increasing deportations. Related Articles FACT FOCUS: Trump says he has ended seven wars. That’s not … [Read more...] about Nebraska announces plan for immigration detention center dubbed the ‘Cornhusker Clink’
Sen. Lindsey Graham says Trump ready to ‘crush’ Russian economy if Putin avoids talks with Zelenskyy
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Tuesday that he believes President Donald Trump is prepared to “crush” Russia’s economy with a new wave of sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the coming weeks. Related Articles FACT FOCUS: … [Read more...] about Sen. Lindsey Graham says Trump ready to ‘crush’ Russian economy if Putin avoids talks with Zelenskyy
US appeals court blocks New Mexico’s 7-day waiting period on gun purchases
By MORGAN LEE SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A panel of federal appellate judges ruled Tuesday that New Mexico’s seven-day waiting period on gun purchases likely infringes on citizens’ Second Amendment rights, putting the law on hold pending a legal challenge. Related Articles FACT FOCUS: Trump says he has ended seven wars. That’s not … [Read more...] about US appeals court blocks New Mexico’s 7-day waiting period on gun purchases