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Officials clash with Department of Energy over uranium plant

Associated Press PIKETON, Ohio Officials in an Ohio village are at odds with the U.S. Department


Welcome boost from China to global pressure on N. Korea

Associated Press MANILA, Philippines A global pressure campaign on North Korea propelled by


On anniversary today of atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, nuclear fears are renewed

Tensions in North Korea have many in Hiroshima and Japan worried


West Virginia peaks draw experienced climbers and novices SENECA ROCKS

By MICHAEL VIRTANEN Associated Press SENECA ROCKS, W.Va. The pale ridge rises like the ragged


Court upends Blackwater contractor’s murder conviction

Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal appeals court Friday overturned the first-degree murder


washington Sessions vows to lower boom on leakers of classified info

Associated Press WASHINGTON Attorney General Jeff Sessions pledged Friday to rein in government


4 hurt on ride at Ohio State Fair remain hospitalized

Associated Press COLUMBUS Four people injured last week when a thrill ride fell apart at the


Congress recessing, leaving much undone

Associated Press WASHINGTON Lawmakers scattered for their summer recess Thursday, leaving behind


Source: Mueller convenes grand jury in DC

No information to suggest president is under investigation Associated Press WASHINGTON


Ryan fired employee in February when informed of probe

A woman who formerly worked for U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, as a shared employee with other Congressional offices is under investigation for possible violations of the House of Representatives’ information technology, acquisition and personnel rules.


Trump signs ‘seriously flawed’ Russia bill

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed what he called a


Declare opioid crisis national emergency, commission tells president

The White House report outlines steps to help mitigate the overdose epidemic.


N. Korea’s ways to get what it wants, needs

Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korea has been condemned and sanctioned for its


Consumer spending weak in June

Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumer spending slowed in June as income growth turned in the


US factory activity grew more slowly in July

Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. factories expanded again last month – a good sign for the