May 23, 2013
E-EDITION
SUBSCRIBE/RENEW
MANAGE PRINT SUBSCRIPTION
Nation
Infantry now shut to women; do they want it open?
WASHINGTON — If or when the Pentagon lets women become infantry troops — the country’s front-line warfighters — how many women will want to? The answer is probably not many. Interviews with a...
Jan 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Hostess in talks to sell bread brands
A newspaper is reporting that Flowers Foods and Bimbo are emerging as bidders for the bread brands of Hostess, which in the midst of a bankruptcy-court liquidation of its assets. The Wall Street...
Jan 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Associated Press Police respond to the scene of a barricaded man Saturday in Aurora, Colo. Four people, including an armed suspect, died during an hours-long standoff at a townhome, authorities said.
Police standoff results in fatalities
AURORA, Colo. — A gunman barricaded inside his Colorado home fired shots at police from a second-story window before he was killed as SWAT officers stormed the home Saturday. Once inside, they foun...
Jan 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Earthquake shakes parts of Alaska, Canada
JUNEAU, Alaska — A powerful earthquake sparked a tsunami warning for hundreds of miles of Alaskan and Canadian coastline, but the alert was canceled when no damaging waves were generated. The ma...
Jan 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Associated Press House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, walks to a strategy session with GOP members on Capitol Hill in Washington at the start of the first full day of business for the new 113th Congress. Republicans in Congress now find themselves trying to fend off potential primary challenges next year from angry conservatives.
Tax vote fuels talk of primaries
DES MOINES, Iowa — Republicans in Congress who took the politically risky step of voting to raise taxes now find themselves trying to fend off potential primary challenges next year from angry cons...
Jan 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Winter challenges Shell ship salvage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Responders on Saturday prepared to hook a main tow line to an oil-drilling ship grounded on rocks near a remote Alaska island. Officials overseeing the response to the ground...
Jan 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Ex-Rep. Frank on Senate: Put me in, governor
BOSTON — Newly retired Rep. Barney Frank revealed on Friday that he would like to serve as a temporary successor to Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, the secretary of state nominee. Frank told The ...
Jan 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
American Eagle pilot arrested at airport
MINNEAPOLIS — An American Eagle pilot was suspended after failing a blood-alcohol test as he prepared to fly on Friday from Minneapolis to New York City, authorities said. Police at Minneapolis-...
Jan 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Crapo
Idaho senator pleads guilty to DWI charge
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — U.S. Sen. Michael Crapo pleaded guilty Friday to a charge of driving while intoxicated and then apologized for his actions and asked forgiveness from his constituents. The Idah...
Jan 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Gun shows face new scrutiny after Newtown school shooting
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Missing from the gun show here next weekend will be some of the most popular guns. Show organizers, facing pressure after last month’s elementary school massacre in Conn...
Jan 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Weather
Click for Paducah, Kentucky Forecast
Sponsored By:
National Video Feed