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Democrats race to shore up support for war powers resolution as lines of opposition shift
Democratic leaders are racing to rally their troops behind legislation limiting President Trump’s war powers in Iran, hoping to minimize the defections ahead of Thursday’s vote. The war powers resolution seems likely to fail, given the opposition from virtually all of the Republicans who control the House, combined with a handful of Democrats who are
Drone shows, field trips and a birthday party: Schools prepare to celebrate America’s 250th
America’s schools are going all out for the 250th anniversary of the United States. Field trips, essay contests and drone displays are all in the works as administrators tell The Hill their students and teachers are excited for the upcoming events to commemorate the beginning of the country. Some museums and historical sites have seen
Montana Republican US Sen. Steve Daines drops reelection bid in surprise move
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines of Montana dropped his bid for a third term on Wednesday in a surprise withdrawal just minutes before a filing deadline for candidates. Daines, 63, said in a statement that he wrestled with the decision for months before deciding to retire. He said he looked forward
Millions left without power after major blackout hits Cuba’s western region
HAVANA (AP) — A blackout left millions of people without power in Havana and the rest of western Cuba on Wednesday in the latest outage on an island struggling with dwindling oil reserves and a crumbling electric grid. Government radio station Radio Rebelde quoted an energy official as saying that it could take at least
Professional women’s group hears from professor on equal pay
The Youngstown Business and Professional Women group met again Wednesday night in Boardman to hear an Ohio State University professor talk about equal pay.
Last 2 names of 6 US soldiers who died in Kuwait attack identified by the Pentagon
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The last two names of the six U.S. soldiers killed in a drone strike at a command center in Kuwait were released Wednesday by the Pentagon, and they are from California and Iowa. The soldiers identified Wednesday were Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, and Maj.
YSU Women advance to Horizon League Tournament Semifinals for 1st time in 7 years
YSU improves to 23-8 on the season and will play next Monday in Indianapolis
8 local boys basketball teams to compete for District Championships this weekend
Matchups, tipoff times, and neutral sites set for Saturday, March 7
Cynthia McWilson elected Youngstown 6th ward council member
Four people applied, two were nominated, and in the end, Cynthia McWilson was elected as Youngstown City Council's sixth ward council member.
Voting passes peacefully in Nepal’s first election since September youth-led protests
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Voting was peaceful in Nepal's first nationwide election Thursday since a violent, youth-led uprising forced the government from power in September. Turnout was about 60% and only a few minor incidents were reported, according to Nepal’s acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari. Vote counting would begin immediately after the ballot