More Americans seek jobless aid, yet applications still low
Mar 25, 2016
Statewide, 666,400 were employed and 21,150 unemployed in February, for a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 687,550. The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose a little last week, according to the Labor Department.
Easter egg hunt goes high-tech in suburban Kansas City
Mar 25, 2016
We've already mentioned the grand Hamilton Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, March 27 , at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds. This year's Breakfast with the Easter Bunny will take place from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.at the Community Center, 315 E.
Obama to Nudge Cuba on Freedoms in Direct Appeal to Citizens
Mar 25, 2016
"I have come here to extend the hand of friendship to the Cuban people ", Obama said in a speech at the Grand Theater of Havana. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio to demonstrate to a Cuban audience the strides that America has made in the last several years.
Partisan Finger-pointing and Calls for Resignations in Congressional Hearings on Flint
Mar 25, 2016
Snyder called the US EPA, which provides monitoring and control of lead levels in drinking water, "dumb and dangerous". He said McCarthy should resign. "I've had enough of your phony apologies", Rep.
Graham dubious of Cruz Muslim surveillance idea
Mar 25, 2016
The real estate mogul tweeted that the Texas senator should "be careful" or he would " spill the beans on your wife" Heidi Cruz . Cruz has denied having anything to do with the nude photo, blaming it on the Super PAC, with which he has no affiliation.
Former star CBC radio host acquitted of sexual assault
Mar 25, 2016
Some advocates for sexual assault victims anxious that the women were being put on trial rather than the alleged attacker. Ghomeshi pleaded not guilty to four counts of sexual assault and one count of overcoming resistance by choking.
Bernie Sanders ties Hillary Clinton in a poll, picks up superdelegate
Mar 25, 2016
Full crowds were not expected in eastern Idaho, which has a robust Republican stronghold and a high Mormon population. Ten counties east of more liberal-leaning Ada County had split into five pairs to share caucus locations Tuesday.
Clinton, Trump hold on to leads
Mar 25, 2016
However, a poll that came out yesterday suggested that among Kasich voters it's Trump, not Cruz who would be their second choice. Trump is credited with helping drive turnout, but then, primary turnout doesn't predict general-election turnout.
North Korea Fires 5 Short-Range Missiles Into The Sea
Mar 25, 2016
The said ships were previously blacklisted by the United Nations due to its links to North Korea's arms trade. Five short-range ballistic missiles were fired Monday, which brought about the news of last week's test.
Showers overnight into Friday; pleasant Easter weekend on tap
Mar 25, 2016
A cold front will begin to pass through the state by late morning and drive our temperatures downward by mid-afternoon. Some storms of will be capable of producing damaging winds up to 70 miles per hour , hail, and isolated tornadoes.
President Obama Delivers Speech In Havana
Mar 25, 2016
Despite the insistence of human rights groups, Castro vehemently denied the existence of political prisoners in the country. Obama, dressed in a white long-sleeve shirt and sunglasses, smiled and chatted with Castro, who was dressed in a blue suit.
Man says he was arrested for not returning VHS rental
Mar 25, 2016
Not returning rental property is a Class 3 misdemeanor in North Carolina and punishable by a fine of up to $200. After dropping his daughter off at school, Meyers went to the police station and turned himself in.
American Muslims decry Cruz community surveillance comments
Mar 25, 2016
It would be wrong. "In this fight against ISIS we are all united". "Of course, it is", Cruz said. But at least one comment after the attacks drew swift criticism in some corners.
NC lawmakers return to address transgender bathroom measure
Mar 25, 2016
Gross says she was bullied while growing up in Hickory, and a lot of that happened in the men's bathroom. Ordinance supporters and opponents spoke to legislators in House and Senate committees.
Actor And Comedian Garry Shandling Dies At 66
Mar 25, 2016
Not long after It's Garry Shandling's Show ended, Shandling began developing what would become another cable classic. The Chicago-born Shandling moved from a short stint in the advertising business to comedy writing and standup.