December 13, 2020

Trump raises China concerns as reason to veto defense bill

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump offered a new rationale Sunday for threatening to veto the annual defense policy bill that covers the military’s budget for […]
December 13, 2020

Budget toll from virus hits both Democratic, GOP-led states

No “blue state bailout” is a rallying cry for many congressional Republicans as attempts to provide more federal aid to a nation stricken by an […]
December 13, 2020

Crunch time for Xcel electricity rate hike request

Electricity rates for Xcel Energy’s residential customers could hold steady next year or rise appreciably depending on a decision expected this week by Minnesota utility […]
December 13, 2020

Silent nights: Germany tightens virus lockdown over holidays

BERLIN — Most stores shut, tight limits on social contacts, no singing in church and a ban on fireworks sales: Germany is ratcheting up its […]
December 13, 2020

Donations soar but nonprofits still struggle with pandemic

SEATTLE — The American spirit of generosity this holiday season may be no match for the coronavirus. Despite record amounts of charitable donations this year, […]
December 13, 2020

Lighting up Christmas: The quick fix for broken light sets

Unfortunately that’s not always the case. Fortunately there’s a tool to help. The LightKeeperPro from Ulta-Lit Tree Company is a handy little gadget designed to […]
December 13, 2020

As end of year looms, federal lawmakers still seek deal on more coronavirus aid

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, who’s seen here alongside a group of Democratic and Republican members of Congress as they announce a proposal for a […]
December 13, 2020

OH OH OH! Joyful holiday cards that don't shy away from a tough year

"Dumpster Fire 2020," a greeting card from McBitterson's, is one of the several blunt seasonal options offered by Chandra Greer's stationery shop. Courtesy of Greer […]
December 13, 2020

Mission Tavern hosts protest after being warned for serving indoors

A protest was a last minute decision for the owners of Mission Tavern to let people know where they stand and to deliver a message […]
December 12, 2020

Hunter Biden subpoena seeks info on Burisma, other entities

WASHINGTON — A subpoena seeking documents from Hunter Biden asked for information related to more than two dozen entities, including Ukraine gas company Burisma, according […]