Senate president defends Baltimore County senator accused of attempting to delay trial
Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller on Friday defended a Baltimore County senator accused of joining a lawsuit in order to get a special...
Baltimore lawmakers push reform plan for city community college
State lawmakers are pushing to reform Baltimore City Community College, which has been beset by declining enrollment and a diminished reputation.A bill introduced by...
Watchdogs want probe of Democratic leader’s lobbying job
Government watchdogs on Friday urged the state ethics agency to investigate whether Keith Wright is violating New York’s conflict-of-interest-law by working for a high-powered...
Cabbie insists he was assaulted by model as year-long feud drags on
A New York City cabbie and a brunette makeup model got into a knock-down, drag-out fight over which route to take — and they...
Inflatable rat gets chased off by union’s even bigger cat
One of the inflatable rats that plague Big Apple construction sites got chased off Friday — by an even bigger inflatable cat!A union that’s...
Little Tikes recalls 540,000 swings due to faulty seat
The children’s toy company Little Tikes has recalled 540,000 of its toddler swings — and urged parents to stop using them — after it...
Longmont council to consider human services, economic development at Friday retreat
If you go What: The Longmont City Council will hold its annual retreatWhen: 8:30 a.m. Friday Where: Longmont Museum and Cultural Center,...
‘It caught everyone by surprise’: Snow puts Boulder, Longmont on accident alert
Blustery snow on Thursday wreaked havoc on Boulder County roads, prompting Boulder and Longmont police to place their streets on accident alert and the...
Two finalists for CU Boulder police chief
The University of Colorado Police Department has two finalists for the chief of police — both of them currently deputy police chiefs in the...
23-year-old man takes plea deal in Boulder County crime spree
One of the men charged in a Boulder County crime spree that led police on numerous chases last fall signed a plea deal...
E-waste pickup available on demand in Plum
For pickup Plum residents can call 724-887-9400 or email plumboroughpawaste@republicservices.com to schedule pickup of electronic or hazardous waste at their home.Sign up for one...
Starting in March, you can use any door to exit an Allegheny County Port...
Sign up for one of our email newsletters.Updated 1 hour ago Port Authority of Allegheny County bus riders will be able to exit...
Woman in feet-on-subway-seats video says she takes a stand against “small injustices,” but denies...
The woman who appeared in a viral video this week objecting to a fellow passenger’s feet on a subway seat and I agree: you...
Lakeridge Health nurse 'verbally, physically and emotionally' abused patients | Toronto Star
Be they patients or colleagues, no one was spared from nurse Stacy Hinton’s verbal attacks.“Shut the f--- up” and “OK, let’s go, you f------...
Ask yourself, are you ‘the matter out of place?’: Mallick | Toronto Star
Health Canada is considering banning smoking in apartments and condos. I’m surprised it took this long. Ending smoking has been a hard road for...
Dad nearly impaled when pole crashes through windshield
It was like a scene from “Final Destination.”A father of six was nearly skewered Thursday night in a freak accident on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway...
Boy miraculously survives spider bite thanks to quick-thinking dad
A 10-year-old Australian boy has survived a bite from one of the world’s deadliest spiders after taking a record 12 vials of anti-venom, local...
Drunk driver’s mom jailed for laughing at victim’s family
A Detroit judge...
Developer will build 24 cluster houses in Strongsville, despite protests from residents
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio - An Atlanta-based developer will build 24 cluster houses off the west side of Pearl Road, just...
J.C. Penney plans to close about 130 stores nationwide
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- J.C. Penney Co., Inc. announced today, as part of its plan to optimize its national retail...