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An architect designed custom clocks for Pennsylvania's Capitol a century ago. They're still ticking

A hundred years ago, an architect created unique clocks for Pennsylvania’s Capitol that are still working today.

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence. The…
Isolated Chicago communities secure money for a coveted transit project before Trump takes office

Chicago Communities Secure Funding for Transit Project Before Trump Administration Begins

CHICAGO – Adella Bass dropped her in-person college classes because it was…
Lara Trump says she's removing herself from consideration to be Florida senator

Lara Trump announces she is no longer a candidate for Florida senator

WASHINGTON – Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, stated on…
Top-ranking NYPD officer abruptly resigns amid sexual misconduct allegations

Senior NYPD Official Resigns Unexpectedly Following Accusations of Sexual Misconduct.

NEW YORK – The top uniformed police officer in the New York…
Florida requires teaching Black history. Some don't trust schools to do it justice

Florida mandates teaching Black history, raising concerns about schools’ ability to cover it adequately.

In Tallahassee, Florida, hidden within the state’s well-maintained golf courses and expansive…
Canyon de Chelly in Arizona will become latest national park unit to ban commercial air tours

Canyon de Chelly in Arizona is set to be the newest national park to prohibit commercial air tours

CANYON DE CHELLY NATIONAL MONUMENT, Ariz. – Commercial air tours will soon…
Baby pigs get Christmas pardon from Florida mayor in a Cuban twist on White House turkey tradition

Florida mayor gives baby pigs a Christmas reprieve in a Cuban take on the White House turkey tradition.

MIAMI – As the stars of Friday’s show in downtown Miami, baby…
Biden and the first lady bring holiday cheer to patients and families at a children's hospital

Joe Biden and his wife spread joy during the holidays at a kids’ hospital

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, brought some Christmastime…
US military orders new safety guidelines for key Osprey part after near-crash

US military requires updated safety protocols for critical Osprey component following a close call.

WASHINGTON – The military has mandated new safety protocols for a crucial…
Leap of faith: A few young women in US buck the trends by joining the ranks of Catholic nuns

Taking a Chance: Some young American women defy expectations by becoming Catholic nuns

PALMYRA, Pa. – It was a radical idea, and for many years…