The last time a total solar eclipse passed through this Texas town, horses and buggies filled the streets and cotton fetched 9 cents a pound. Nearly 150 years later, one thing hasn't changed: the threat of clouds blocking the view. … [Read more...] about Small town businesses embrace total solar eclipse crowd, come rain or shine on Monday
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Trump demands new judge just days before start of his hush-money criminal trial
Former President Donald Trump is demanding a new judge just days before his hush-money criminal case is set to go to trial, rehashing longstanding grievances with the current judge in a long-shot, eleventh-hour bid to disrupt and delay the case. … [Read more...] about Trump demands new judge just days before start of his hush-money criminal trial
1 killed, 2 hospitalized after crane section falls from South Florida high-rise
One person was killed and two others were hospitalized Thursday afternoon when a section of crane fell from a building in downtown Fort Lauderdale, officials said. … [Read more...] about 1 killed, 2 hospitalized after crane section falls from South Florida high-rise
LSU star Angel Reese declares for this month’s WNBA draft
LSU star Angel Reese, who led the Tigers to a national title and became one of the best-known players in the country, declared for this month’s WNBA draft. … [Read more...] about LSU star Angel Reese declares for this month’s WNBA draft
Navy says order for single Virginia-class submarine in 2025 meant to ease backlog
The Navy's decision to ask Congress for only a single Virginia-class fast-attack submarine in its fiscal year 2025 budget request wasn't some "inside the Beltway" maneuver to trick Congress into securing enough funds to pay for a second sub, the service's comptroller said Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Navy says order for single Virginia-class submarine in 2025 meant to ease backlog