Schools help refugee kids learn English, adapt to US life
ANITA SNOW
Associated Press
PHOENIX (AP) — International flags flutter from the ceilings of the outdoor hallways at Valencia Newcomer School, where more than 200 children...
3 hurt at Texas chemical plant hit by 2 massive explosions
PORT NECHES, Texas (AP) — Two massive explosions 13 hours apart tore through a Texas chemical plant Wednesday, and one left three workers injured.
The...
Fired Navy leader highly critical of Trump in SEAL case
ROBERT BURNS and JULIE WATSON
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Richard Spencer, who was fired at Navy secretary for his handling of a SEAL war...
Trump signs bills in support of Hong Kong; China furious
BEIJING (AP) — China reacted furiously to President Donald Trump's signing of two bills on Hong Kong human rights and said the U.S. will...
Wynn Resorts settles with pension funds over sex allegations
SCOTT SONNER and MARINA VILLENEUVE
Associated Press
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Wynn Resorts agreed Wednesday to accept $41 million from former CEO and chairman Steve...
In Florida and elsewhere, GOP pressured over climate change
BOBBY CAINA CALVAN
Associated Press
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Since taking office in January, Florida's Republican governor has appointed a science officer, established a climate...
Trump was briefed on complaint before Ukraine aid released
JONATHAN LEMIRE, MARY CLARE JALONICK and DARLENE SUPERVILLE
Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was briefed on the whistleblower complaint about his dealings...
Wind could ground big balloons at NYC’s Thanksgiving parade
MICHAEL R. SISAK
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Smokey Bear might feel like he's battling Santa Ana winds — if he even gets a...
No more menthol cigarettes: New ban on tobacco, vape flavors
PHILIP MARCELO
Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts became the first state to ban the sale of flavored tobacco and vaping products, including menthol cigarettes,...
2 senators back revoking Wounded Knee medals for US soldiers
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Two Democratic senators plan to introduce a companion bill to a U.S. House measure to revoke Medals of Honor for...