Fall colors, part 2: Holton got pushback in 1969 for using green

Linwood Holton was a trailblazer in many ways. In 1969, he became the first Republican elected governor in Virginia since the Reconstruction era. In office, he became the state’s first civil rights ... Read More

World News

By Liam Stack and Aaron Boxerman Millions of visitors are expected at the cathedral after it reopens in December for the first time since the devastating 2019 fire. By Aurelien Breeden Flowers ... Read More

Big-name Republican former governor endorses Kamala Harris

LOS ANGELES — In a lengthy post on the social-media platform X, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the former Republican governor of California ... to people all over the world and still knows America ... Read More

One candidate for West Va. governor defends abortion bans. The other wanted abortion on the ballot

(AP Photo/Leah M. Willingham, File) FILE - West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey speaks during a news conference at the state Capitol, Thursday, May 4, 2023 in Charleston, W.Va. (AP ... Read More

Surfer dies after being struck, impaled by swordfish

BBC News reported. Two witnesses are said to have tried to provide first aid to Manfrini, who was later taken to a medical center, the report stated. “Unfortunately, even with the brave ... Read More

Good News

Whether you’re in need of a good laugh or a good cry, Fox News has the latest uplifting videos, photos and stories from Americans revealing their most special moments sure to tug at your ... Read More

$147 million federal investment in Port of Baltimore a story of "renewal," governor says

BALTIMORE -- The more than $147 million investment in creating good-paying, clean jobs and expediting decarbonization and electrification efforts at the Port of Baltimore is a story of "renewal ... Read More

Politics

John Thune, R-S.D., as the next party leader, launching a new era for the GOP after nearly two decades with Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., leading the party in the Senate. Read More

Surfer dies after being impaled by a leaping needlefish in Indonesia

Antara, a local news agency, reported that 36-year-old Giulia ... Oct. 18, 2024 Mentawai is considered one of the best surfing locations in the world, with its warm waters, consistent breaks ... Read More

Hurricane Milton damage: What was left behind by the ‘storm of the century’ versus other hurricanes

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing ... in the 21st century? Hurricane Milton first made landfall on Wednesday ... Read More

Aaron Kaufman, ‘Superpower’ Director, Dies at 51

Kaufman had been in Kyiv in the weeks leading up to Russia’s invasion and had been in the bunker with the Ukrainian leader during the perilous first days ... on the world stage after winning ... Read More

One candidate for West Va. governor defends abortion bans. The other wanted abortion on the ballot

Wade era might be in this year’s governor’s race CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The closest West Virginia ... is larger than Republicans think, even in a GOP-dominated state that voted in support ... Read More