The city’s Board of Education votes to oust member Carl Paladino, who co-chaired the Trump campaign in New York.
2016
Number of police killed in the line of duty spikes
From Jan. 1 through Wednesday, 135 officers lost their lives.
BOYS BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: Erskine finds success in rough month
Eagles turning the tide after 0-2 start
After ‘the ball’ falls on New Year’s Eve, minimum wage goes up in 19 states
Low-paid workers in Maine and many other U.S. locations have an extra reason to cheer the start of 2017.
M.D. Harmon remembered for strong opinions and commitment to his community
The conservative columnist, who died in a shooting at his home Wednesday, had recently become an ordained priest.
S.C. church killer faces new mental competency hearing
Dylann Roof has said he wants to be his own lawyer in the penalty phase of his murder trial.
Robot with personality is more fun than useful, but it’s not a toy
Pepper is just in test runs at U.S. malls as the creator works on adding to its task capabilities.
Sears lines up $200 million to stay afloat
The retailer needs to raise about $1.5 billion to get through 2017 comfortably, a financial analyst says.
Rural Americans come together to save local spots
Amid a population exodus, some create co-operatives or seek government and private grants.