January 2022

‘No end in sight:’ Texas abortion clinics dealt new setback

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ ban on most abortions is likely to stay in effect for the foreseeable future, opponents fighting the law said Monday night, after a federal appeals court ruled against sending the case back to only judge who has ever blocked the restrictions.

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US plans $50B wildfire fight where forest, suburbia meet

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration plans to significantly expand efforts to stave off catastrophic wildfires that have torched areas of the U.S. West by more aggressively thinning forests around areas called “hotspots” where nature and neighborhoods collide.

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Sinema, Manchin slammed as Senate begins voting bill debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing stark criticism from civil rights leaders, senators return to Capitol Hill under intense pressure to change their rules and break a Republican filibuster that has hopelessly stalled voting legislation.

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Boaters rescued by Coast Guard after their boat runs aground

HOPEDALE, La. (AP) — Three boaters were in stable condition at a hospital after being rescued when their boat ran aground, authorities said. The boaters were airlifted from their flat-bottom boat Sunday evening in the Hopedale area, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

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Tuskegee Airman, police officer honored with street names

MANDEVILLE (AP) — Two streets in a Louisiana city will be named after two notable hometown figures: a Tuskegee Airman and the first Black female police officers.

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Lady Hornets thrash No. 5 Midland, 80-49

MIDLAND – The Hathaway Lady Hornets continued their dominance in district 6-B play early on by pounding the No.5-ranked Midland Lady Rebels by a final of 80-49. The Lady Hornets upped their impressive record to 23-4 overall, 2-0 in league play. Head Coach Courtney Young’s squad placed four scorers in double figures in the balanced effort, with Chaylee Beard, Madison Suire, Lamiyah Sanchez and Sienna Guidry all notching big nights. The Lady Hornets outscored Midland in every stanza of the contest, and used a 48-point first half to propel them to the big victory.

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Looking for a getaway? Try the most romantic cities in the world

Romance is in the air each February. Valentine’s Day is celebrated annually on February 14 and many couples take advantage of the holiday to express their affection for one another. There are many ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day, and couples with the time and means to do so may want to travel to a romantic locale to toast their love for one another.