Company gets water permit for refinery near national park

A company developing an $800 million oil refinery near Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota has cleared another hurdle in obtaining a state water pe
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Richmond to hold community meetings on police chief search

A series of community meetings will be held in Richmond to gather input from residents during the search for a new police chief
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"The Wizard of Oz" breaks records for the Colorado Ballet

Colorado Ballet presents "The Wizard of Oz", with flying monkeys and tornado, in collaboration with Kansas City, Royal Winnipeg companies
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Police: North Texas shot man who pointed gun at them

Police in a North Texas suburb say two officers are on leave after fatally shooting a man they encountered during a welfare call
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Maine to award grants for local forestry projects

The state of Maine is awarding $90,000 to local governments and groups around the state for community forestry programs as part of its Project Canopy effort
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US judge recommends overturning California terror conviction

A federal magistrate has recommended overturning the controversial conviction of a California man accused of attending a terrorist training camp in Pakistan and
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Judge endorses water permit for refinery near national park

An administrative law judge in North Dakota is recommending that state officials issue a water permit for an oil refinery being developed near Theodore Roosevel
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Gov-elect nominates economic development chief

Maine Democratic Gov.-elect Janet Mills has tapped a state broadband official as her economic development chief
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Federal lawmakers pass bill authorizing church land swap

Lawmakers approve the Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act this week, which authorizes a land swap between the U.S. Forest Service and Walnut Grove Community Church i
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Roadside weed decorated for Christmas sprouts holiday cheer

A street corner weed decked out with Christmas lights and ornaments is sprouting holiday goodwill in Ohio
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Ex-NFL linebacker Isiah Robertson killed in Texas car crash

Former All-Pro linebacker Isiah Robertson was killed when the limousine he was driving skidded on a rain-slicked curve on a dark, rural East Texas highway and w
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Ex-NFL linebacker Isaiah Robertson killed in Texas car crash

Former All-Pro linebacker Isaiah Robertson was killed when the limousine he was driving skidded on a rain-slicked curve on a dark, rural East Texas highway and
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Sides spar over water permit for refinery near national park

North Dakota water officials say a company developing an oil refinery near Theodore Roosevelt National Park has supplied adequate information to justify drawing
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New York City's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree goes up

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is in place and will soon be strung with 50,000 LED lights as a star attraction of New York City's holiday season.
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Trump attends Kavanaugh ceremony at Supreme Court

President Donald Trump has visited the Supreme Court for the ceremonial swearing-in of new Justice Brett Kavanaugh
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Trump attends Kavanaugh ceremony at Supreme Court

President Donald Trump has visited the Supreme Court for the ceremonial swearing-in of new Justice Brett Kavanaugh
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Monarch butterfly counts decrease in Cape May

Officials say they have counted fewer numbers of monarch butterflies during their annual migration through Cape May in New Jersey this year
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Debate erupts over Halloween costumes crossing racial lines

NBC talk show host Megyn Kelly's comments about blackface on Halloween have reinvigorated a debate over costumes that cross racial lines
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Kelly's 'blackface' remarks amplify Halloween costume debate

NBC talk show host Megyn Kelly's comments about blackface on Halloween have reinvigorated a debate over costumes that cross racial lines
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Kelly's 'Blackface' remarks amplify Halloween costume debate

NBC talk show host Megyn Kelly's comments about blackface on Halloween have reinvigorated a debate over costumes that cross racial line
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Correction: Election 2018-Arkansas-Early Voting story

Correction: Election 2018-Arkansas-Early Voting story
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Arkansas candidate left off ballot when early voting begins

Early voting has begun for the midterm election in Arkansas, which features a bid by Democrats to reclaim a Little Rock-area congressional seat
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The Latest: County that had left off candidate reopens sites

An Arkansas county has reopened its early voting sites after its ballots had left off the Democratic nominee for secretary of state
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The Latest: Democrat left off ballot in Arkansas county

An Arkansas county has closed most of its early voting sites after the Democratic nominee for secretary of state was left off the ballot.
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Temporary power outages in Bangor due to system repairs

Some Emera Maine customers in Bangor may experience temporary power outages as crews make scheduled repairs to the electrical system
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Man pleads guilty to sending white powder to Trump sons

A Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty to sending threatening letters filled with white powder to President Donald Trump's sons, a Democratic senator and a Repu
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Teen arrested and charged with killing friend in Georgia

Police say a teen has been charged with shooting and killing a friend during an argument in Georgia
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The Latest: ABA urges Senate to slow down on Kavanaugh votes

The American Bar Association has urged the Senate Judiciary Committee and the full Senate to slow down on the vote on Brett Kavanaugh for a position on the Supr
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The Latest: Alabama Democrat Jones says he's a 'no' vote

Alabama Sen. Doug Jones, a moderate Democrat, said he is voting "no" on Brett Kavenaugh's bid for the Supreme Court
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The Latest: Trump calls hearing 'brutal,' praises Kavanaugh

President Donald Trump described Thursday's heated Senate hearing as "brutal" and "hard to watch" during an evening GOP fundraiser
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The Latest: Flake: Kavanaugh confirmation vote 'tough call'

Sen. Jeff Flake says it's a "tough call" on whether to support Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court after his testimony on a sexual assault accusat
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The Latest: Sen. Corker says he'll vote to confirm Kavanaugh

GOP Sen. Bob Corker says he'll be voting to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court
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