TUCSON, Ariz. — FBI agents were scouring roadways in the foothills near Nancy Guthrie’s home north of Tucson, Arizona, on Wednesday, hours after the release of a man who was detained during a traffic stop near the Mexican border and questioned in relation to her disappearance. The man’s release, hours...
States Weigh Bills to Allow People to Make Their Own Electricity
As the Trump administration stymies hundreds of commercial solar and wind projects nationwide, legislators in 24 states want to literally put the power in the hands of the people by allowing modest solar energy systems on balconies, porches and backyards. A Grassroots Solar Movement Last year, in an unanimous vote,...
US January Budget Deficit Falls to $95 Billion as Revenue Gains Outpace Spending Growth
The U.S. government posted a $95 billion budget deficit in January, down $34 billion or 26% from a year earlier as revenue gains including customs duties outpaced growth in outlays, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday. Adjusting for routine calendar shifts in benefit payments due to holidays, weekends and other...
Who Replaces Deported Immigrant Workers? Not Americans
Most American dairy cows are milked by immigrants. On Dale Hemminger’s farm in upstate New York, the cows are milked by robots. When a cow wants to be milked, it walks up to a machine that cleans its udder, attaches cups to its teats, draws the milk and dispenses a...
UK Pledges $205 Million to Send US Weapons to Ukraine
Defense minister John Healey said on Wednesday Britain had committed 150 million pounds ($205 million) to the so-called Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons. PURL was set up last summer to keep U.S. weapons flowing to Ukraine at a time when new U.S. military...
Iran’s Missile Program Tops Israel’s Concerns as Netanyahu Meets Trump
WASHINGTON — When President Donald Trump warns that he may once again launch a military attack against Iran, he usually focuses on the threat of the country one day being able to build a nuclear bomb. But for Israel, Iran’s bitter enemy, there is a far more urgent concern: an...
Madera Police Say Pedestrian Struck Saturday in Collision Has Died
A 72-year-old pedestrian struck in a collision on Saturday has died from her injuries, the Madera Police Department reported on Wednesday. The department extended condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones, calling the incident a tragic reminder of the importance of safe driving. Officials urged drivers to remain attentive,...
US Brings Dozens of Foreign Military Chiefs to Washington
WASHINGTON — Dozens of military chiefs from the Western Hemisphere gathered Wednesday in Washington for the first time to discuss a wide range of security issues that the Trump administration says are paramount to safeguarding the United States. A Strategic Pivot to the Americas The rare meeting to strengthen regional...
Fresno County Authorities Search for Family of Deceased Man
The Fresno County Sheriff–Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating relatives of William Rivera, 62, of Fresno, who recently passed away. Staff at the Coroner’s Office have searched personal records but have been unable to contact any family members. Finding immediate relatives is necessary for the Coroner’s...
Fresno Man Dies at Local Hospital, Authorities Seek Help Locating Family
The Fresno County Sheriff–Coroner’s Office is seeking help from the public to locate relatives of Timothy Higuera, 68, of Fresno. Higuera recently died at a local hospital. According to the sheriff’s office, staff have reviewed multiple personal records but have been unable to contact any family members. Officials say locating...