But he has pushed to use $250 million in tax dollars for a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks.
July 2015
Computer programs can resolve legal disputes
New software has the ability to relieve courts of small claims cases, traffic fines and some family law matters.
Pope brings hope to Paraguay slum
He offers words of encouragement and faith, but his political, anti-capitalist message may have more lasting punch.
Astronomer’s ashes nearing world he found
NASA’s New Horizons probe will pass within 7,800 miles of Pluto, which Clyde Tombaugh discovered 85 years ago.
Thousands in Florida rally for Confederate flag
The rally comes weeks after the shooting deaths of nine people at a historically black church in Charleston, S.C., that spurred a national debate about flying the flag.
Mexico prison escape brings new calls for extradition to U.S.
Reactions in the U.S. range from disbelief to outrage after the escape of the drug cartel leader.
Contestant from Oklahoma wins Miss USA pageant
Controversy had overshadowed the competition.
As his memory fades, a family concert he won’t forget
Musician Paul Farrell loved to play gigs at nursing homes. This year, his family joined him for a show at the facility where he lives.