June 2023

Canadian wildfire smoke spreads haze at home andin the US

NEW YORK (AP) — Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest on Wednesday, covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze, holding up flights at major airports and prompting people to fish out pandemic-era face masks.

Ukraine rushes drinking water to flooded areas as damage mounts from dam break

KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — Authorities rushed to rescue hundreds of people stranded on rooftops and supply drinking water to areas flooded by a collapsed dam in southern Ukraine on Wednesday, in a growing humanitarian and ecological disaster along a river that forms part of the front line in the 15-month war.

Pence opens presidential bid with denunciation of Trump

ANKENY, Iowa (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence opened his bid for the Republican nomination for president Wednesday with a firm denunciation of former President Donald Trump, accusing his two-time running mate of abandoning conservative principles and being guilty of dereliction of duty on Jan. 6, 2021.

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, begins erupting after 3-month pause

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HONOLULU (AP) — Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, began erupting on Wednesday after a three-month pause, displaying spectacular fountains of mesmerizing, glowing lava that's a safe distance from people and structures in a national park on the Big Island.

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MLB will discuss postponing games in New York, Philadelphia due to wildfire smoke

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball plans to discuss whether to postpone games in New York and Philadelphia on Wednesday night because of poor air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.

No longer the 'sport of kings,' horse racing is facing challenges

(AP) — When the crowd roared to a fever pitch at the 2015 Belmont Stakes to celebrate American Pharoah becoming the first Triple Crown winner in nearly four decades, the scene was a throwback to the days when it was common for the grandstand to be full and horse racing was squarely in the spotlight.

Batter up!

(AP) — Super regionals are the next stop on the NCAA baseball tournament's Road to Omaha.

Government extends deadline for disaster assistance

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Homeowners throughout the state, including those in Jeff Davis Parish, still have an opportunity to receive assistance through a federally-funded program.

Welsh residents may see water, sewer rate hike

A hike in water and sewer bills may be seen by Welsh citizens should a proposal introduced by the Welsh Board of Aldermen Tuesday night be approved.