Mega Millions winner could net $1.25 billion as top lottery prize is still up for grabs

The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $1.25 billion after no one beat the odds…

New wildfire near Spokane, Washington, prompts mandatory evacuations

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire that ignited near Spokane Monday is prompting mandatory evacuations,…

Hearing on hot-button education issues signals Nebraska conservatives’ plans for next year

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Just two months after one of Nebraska’s most contentious legislative sessions, lawmakers…

Man gets 40 years for prison escape bid months before expected release date from 7-year sentence

PEARL, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi man was sentenced Monday to 40 years in state prison…

Appeals court lets Kentucky enforce ban on transgender care for minors

A federal appeals court is allowing Kentucky to enforce a recently enacted ban on gender-affirming care…

Oklahoma parents, faith leaders and education group sue to stop US’s first public religious school

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A group of parents, faith leaders and a public education nonprofit sued…

Fiscal general de Texas busca que se desestimen la mayoría de los cargos en su contra

AUSTIN, Texas, EE.UU. (AP) — Abogados del fiscal general de Texas, el republicano Ken Paxton, presentaron…

Memphis, Tennessee, police shoot suspect after he fired shots outside Jewish school

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis police on Monday said officers shot a suspect after he attempted…

Pipeline operators to pay $12.5M after crude oil spills in Montana, North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Two pipeline operators have agreed to pay a $12.5 million civil penalty…

Investigators say poor track conditions caused a 2021 Amtrak derailment in Montana that killed three

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Poor track conditions that should have been flagged by a freight railroad…