Tag: Local governments
Ruling denying adoption by same-sex Nebraska couple reversed
OMAHA, Neb. — The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday reversed a ruling by a lower court judge who denied a same-sex couple’s petition to...
$500M fund to help Detroit neighborhoods, pay tax debt
DETROIT — A $500 million fund aimed at improving Detroit neighborhoods over the next decade is kicking off its efforts by spending $15 million...
Thousands flee to Colombia after clashes on Venezuela border
BUCARAMANGA, Colombia — Thousands of Venezuelans are seeking shelter in Colombia this week following clashes between Venezuela’s military and a Colombian armed group in...
Illinois city becomes 1st in US to pay reparations to Blacks
EVANSTON, Ill. — Evanston, Illinois, on Monday became the first U.S. city to make reparations available to its Black residents for past discrimination and...
Colombian town uses discipline, speakers to stay virus-free
CAMPOHERMOSO, Colombia — When customers enter his hardware store Nelson Avila asks them to wear a mask and wash their hands. He sprays alcohol...
Detroit mayor: HGTV’s Curtis was ‘scammed’ in house deal
DETROIT — The star of HGTV's “Rehab Addict Rescue” apparently was “scammed” when she bought a blighted Detroit home from someone who wasn't the...
Mexico worried by killings of politicians
MEXICO CITY — Mexican officials condemned the weekend killing of a would-be candidate for mayor in a small town in the southern state of...
Colombian town uses discipline, speakers to stay virus-free
CAMPOHERMOSO, Colombia — When customers enter his hardware store Nelson Avila asks them to wear a mask and wash their hands. He sprays alcohol...
Italian minister meets Libya’s new Tripoli government
CAIRO — Italy’s top diplomat on Sunday became the most senior western official to travel to Libya after an interim government took power in...
Nevada town sues for rights to water leaking from US canal
FERNLEY, Nev. — A Nevada town founded a century ago by pioneers lured to the West by the promise of free land and cheap...
