May 25, 2012 in The Dickinson Press
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) Western lawmakers want to elevate the Plains bison to a status similar to that of the iconic bald eagle with legislation to declare the burly beasts America’s “national mammal.” Continue Reading
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February 12, 2012 in WDAZ
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Lottery officials say someone who played the Powerball in Rhode Island has won the $336.4 million jackpot.
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February 12, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Lottery officials say someone who played the Powerball in Rhode Island has won the $336.4 million jackpot. The new multimillionaire has not stepped forward and the lottery has not said where the winning ticket was sold. To win, the player had to match all of Saturday’s five numbers, 1-10-37-52-57, and Powerball number 11. Continue Reading
January 7, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Reform in Rhode Island was not an ideological agenda masquerading as fiscal necessity, as in Wisconsin and Ohio. Continue Reading
December 14, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
America needs wide majorities to solve the problems it faces. And Rhode Island Treasurer Gina Raimondo has shown how elected officials can deliver. Continue Reading
December 6, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee unwrapped a Christmas conundrum when he erected a “holiday” tree in the Statehouse, incensing the Roman Catholic Church, many residents and even the tree farmer who donated the 17-foot-tall spruce. Continue Reading
October 31, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
The early nor’easter had utility companies struggling to restore electricity to more than 3 million homes and businesses. By early today, the number of customers without power was still above 2 million but falling. But officials in some states warned it could be days or even a week before residents have power again, even though crews have been brought in from as far away as Michigan and Canada. Continue Reading
August 23, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake centered northwest of Richmond, Va., shook much of Washington, D.C., and was felt as far north as Rhode Island, New York City and Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., where President Barack Obama is vacationing. Continue Reading
May 28, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
A flurry of activity in efforts to legally recognize gay relationships or ban same-sex marriage is reminding advocates that even though polls indicate growing acceptance, the debate is far from settled. Continue Reading
May 4, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
Former North Dakota Attorney General Heidi Heitkamp’s connection with a federal judicial nominee was used by Republicans this week to oppose his nomination. Continue Reading
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