Jun 12 Woman taken into custody after armed standoff at FBI building in Seattle, authorities say By Associated Press A woman armed with a handgun was taken into custody after an hourlong standoff at the FBI building in Seattle on Wednesday, authorities said. Continue reading
Jun 12 Watch 8:32 How expensive parts on modern cars have driven up repair and insurance costs By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes The inflation report finally contained some good news about auto insurance premiums. They've been rising for months and are one part of why inflation has had such a bite. While they finally dipped just a bit, they remain much higher… Continue watching
Jun 12 Watch 5:58 Hunter Biden trial highlights experience of Americans struggling with addiction By Amna Nawaz, Mike Fritz, Azhar Merchant The trial of Hunter Biden highlighted his struggles with addiction, a struggle that resonates with millions in this country. Two-thirds of all Americans say drug addiction has either personally affected them or their families. Experts say there are common challenges… Continue watching
Jun 12 When the storm came, alerts came only in English. This team is trying to change that By Adam Kemp NORMAN, Okla. — As the winds howled and sirens blared, the local television meteorologist delivered urgent instructions. A massive EF-5 tornado appeared to be spinning toward the Oklahoma City metro. Take shelter. Get underground. The critical warnings, though,… Continue reading
Jun 12 Authorities say 3 deputies shot while responding to a home in northern Illinois By Teresa Crawford, Associated Press Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said the deputies were responding to a report that someone inside the home in the Lost Lake community near Dixon was threatening to kill themself or others. He said the suspect also was shot. Continue reading
Jun 12 Oklahoma’s Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit from last 2 survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre seeking reparations By Sean Murphy, Associated Press The Oklahoma Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit of the last two survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre who were seeking reparations. Continue reading
Jun 12 Senators grill FDA regulators and Justice Department officials over rise of unauthorized e-cigarettes By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Government agencies have cracked down on a handful of manufacturers of e-cigarettes, but thousands of unauthorized products continue to be sold in vape shops and convenience stores. Continue reading
Jun 12 Inflation eases for 2nd straight month, a sign this year’s acceleration of prices may have passed By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Inflation in the United States eased in May, a hopeful sign that an acceleration of prices that occurred early this year may have passed. Continue reading
Jun 12 What is Flag Day? Here’s a guide By Teresa Crawford, John O'Connor, Associated Press This unincorporated Wisconsin town about 35 miles north of Milwaukee takes the day seriously. Continue reading
Jun 12 Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on women pastors — though it can still oust churches for having them By Peter Smith, Holly Meyer, Associated Press It still leaves the Southern Baptist Convention with its official doctrinal statement saying the office of pastor is limited to men. Continue reading