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Former Idaho Gov. Phil Batt, a Republican known for signing an agreement with the federal government to remove nuclear waste from his state, died at home on Saturday. He was 96. … [Read more...] about Phil Batt, onion farmer who rose to Idaho governor, dies

Authorities in Ohio say there is no indication of any risk to public health from the derailment of a Norfolk Southern cargo train between Dayton and Columbus, the second derailment of a company train in the state in a month. … [Read more...] about New Ohio train derailment poses no public risk, officials say

Former President Donald Trump gave an epic speech -- one hour and 45 minutes -- on the closing night of the Conservative Political Action Conference. His audience remained enthusiastic and good-humored from start to finish Saturday; the event was more campaign rally than fireside talk. The news media, of course, offered mixed, often jaunty commentary in the aftermath, Here are … [Read more...] about Media speculates on ‘vintage’ Trump CPAC speech; he sees it as setting up 2024

President Biden recommitted his pledge to implement long-stalled Democratic plans to overhaul election laws when he commemorated the 58th anniversary of the Bloody Sunday civil rights march. … [Read more...] about Biden vows new election laws in ‘Bloody Sunday’ speech, accuses GOP of assault on voting rights

Exxon Mobil Corp. violated federal law for failing to take sufficient action as five hangman's nooses were displayed at its facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the U.S. government said in a lawsuit. … [Read more...] about Exxon Mobil sued over 5 nooses displayed at Louisiana facility