What to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary

Washington (AP)Serving in Donald Trump’s first administration and lending support to his presidential aspirations, Linda McMahon…

Japan records trade deficit for the fourth month straight despite export recovery

Tokyo (AP) Due to high import expenses caused by a weakening yen and rising energy prices,…

Louisiana governor’s tax overhaul faces opposition as lawmakers and lobbyists horse-trade

(AP) BATON ROUGE, LA Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana is promoting ambitious plans to simplify the…

California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A ballot initiative that would have increased the state minimum wage to…

California voters reject ballot measure that would have raised state’s minimum wage to a national high of $18 per hour

A ballot proposition that would have increased the state’s minimum wage to a national high of…

ICC prosecutor urges nations to help arrest 6 Libyans allegedly linked to a brutal militia

United Nations (AP) The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor called Libya and other countries on Tuesday to…

The dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems, scientists say

NEW YORK (AP) Scientists are getting additional clues from distant, old galaxies that the enigmatic substance…

North Carolina GOP bill would weaken next Democratic governor and attorney general

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans on Tuesday sought comprehensive legislation that would transfer election…

Big Board Sports Athlete of the Week: Maddy Hopeck, Mechanicville

Big Board Sports Athlete of the Week: Maddy Hopeck, Mechanicville Maddy Hopeck is a star soccer…

Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt wins AL Manager of the Year in first season as skipper at any level

After leading the Guardians to 92 victories and a division title in his first season as…