Voters in the US don’t directly elect the president. Sometimes that can undermine the popular will
The U.S. has a unique system for electing a president, the Electoral College. In modern times, it has put disproportionate ...
Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole heritage will be showcased at 50th annual Festivals Acadiens et Creoles
Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole heritage takes center stage this weekend when the Festivals Acadiens et Creoles marks a ...
Hot days and methamphetamine are now a deadlier mix
On just one sweltering day during the hottest June on record in Phoenix, a 38-year-old man collapsed under a freeway bridge ...
Tatis homers again as the Padres beat the Dodgers 6-5 for a 2-1 NLDS lead
Fernando Tatis Jr.’s towering two-run home run highlighted a six-run second inning, and the San Diego Padres held on to beat ...
Harrison County Board of Education officials discuss excess levy at council meeting
With the 2024 election looming, officials with the Harrison County Board of Education and the Clarksburg-Harrison Public ...
iPhone update allows users to text for help when there’s no cell service. How it works
With Hurricane Milton barreling toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, many Tampa Bay area residents are fearing widespread and potentially weeks-long power outages, which could affect cellphone ...
Lynx return to finals with 88-77 win over Sun in Game 5 behind Collier’s 27 points, 11 rebounds
Napheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds and Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy ...
Demolitions begin for East End Village project in Morgantown
Demolition began on Monday for the East End Village project in Morgantown as two structures were demolished along the intersection of Richwood Avenue and Gem Street.
Grazer beats the behemoth that killed her cub to win Alaska’s Fat Bear Contest
In a storyline better befitting a melodrama than a popularity vote, Grazer won her second Fat Bear Contest Tuesday by ...
The AP has called winners in elections for more than 170 years. Here’s how it’s done
One question will be asked over and over on election night: Who won? The Associated Press will answer that question for ...
Mets beat Phillies 7-2 behind Alonso and Manaea to take 2-1 lead in NLDS
Pete Alonso launched another homer off Aaron Nola, and Sean Manaea took a two-hit shutout into the eighth inning as the New ...
Buckhannon councilman accused of producing child porn resigns
Following his indictment on multiple child pornography charges last week, Buckhannon City Councilmember and former mayor David McCauley has officially submitted his resignation, the city announced ...