New York mom gives birth to 14-pound baby girl
Two parents welcomed a 14-pound baby girl into their family, one of the largest newborns their local hospital in Buffalo, New York, has ever delivered.
Installation details may explain Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool problems
Two waterproofing experts reviewed project documents for Hearst’s National Investigative Unit and say installation practices — not the waterproofing technology itself — may explain why the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s new coating is peeling.
Trump administration proposes rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1B on drugs
The Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from charging markups on discounted drugs for Medicare patients.
Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
Three-time Olympian David Hearn has been indicted on a felony charge in connection to alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Here’s what we know.
Signatures turned in for measure to restrict Nebraska lawmakers’ ability to change voter-passed laws
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Advocates seeking an amendment to the Nebraska Constitution to “protect” citizen-initiated laws submitted more than 186,500 signatures Thursday in hopes of reaching the November ballot. The proponents, known as Respect Nebraska Voters, argue that increasing the threshold to tweak or overturn voter-passed laws — such as casino gambling, […]
Nebraska storms prompt state of emergency in Morrill County
Nebraska storms lead to state of emergency in Morrill County, FEMA assistance extension
‘A Capitol Fourth’ DC concert special faces potential cancellation due to heat
Public viewing of the rehearsal of “A Capitol Fourth,” the annual holiday concert, in D.C. has been canceled, and officials say Friday’s event could also be affected by the weather.
Marine heat wave causes mass bird deaths off California; Scientists fear it could get worse
A marine heat wave caused a slew of seabird deaths off the California coast. Scientists fear the die-off could worsen with the recently formed El Niño.
Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price fixing claims
Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price fixing claims
New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow
New Jersey is launching a new fee on companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage instead of being covered by their employers. Other states are considering it, too.