Wednesday February 5th, 2025 3:41AM

Ken Stanford

Contributing Editor
Ken  Stanford
Shiite rebels call for Yemen offensive; US troops evacuate
Yemen's Shiite rebels issued a call to arms Saturday to battle forces loyal to the country's embattled president, as U.S. troops were evacuating a southern air base crucial to America's drone strike program after al-Qaida militants seized a nearby city.
6:02PM ( 9 years ago )
Ex-soldiers sentenced in theft of more than $2.7 million
Federal prosecutors say two former U.S. Army soldiers have been sentenced for stealing millions of dollars in government money while they were stationed in Saudi Arabia.
9:16AM ( 9 years ago )
Poll: Spend more, tax less, legalize pot
Findings from the 2014 General Society Survey show Americans want both lower taxes and more government spending, and for the first time, most want to legalize marijuana.
8:21AM ( 9 years ago )
Kerry: 'Substantial progress' in nuke talks, but gaps remain
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says "substantial progress" has been made toward ensuring that Iran's nuclear program will not lead to weapons development.
8:17AM ( 9 years ago )
NGMC sets date for opening of new hospital
The new hospital in South Hall is set to open in a couple of weeks, according to spokeswoman Beth Downs.
4:41PM ( 9 years ago )
Attack on pregnant woman complicated by abortion politics
A Colorado woman accused of luring an expectant mother to a basement and cutting the baby from her belly might not face homicide charges in the child's death because of the way criminal law in the U.S. has become entangled in abortion politics.
4:26PM ( 9 years ago )
Gowdy asks Clinton to turn over email server for review
The chairman of a House committee investigating the deadly 2012 attacks in Benghazi formally requested Friday that Hillary Rodham Clinton turn over her email server for an independent review.
4:20PM ( 9 years ago )
US stocks rise on rebound in oil, strong company results; Dow up 168
Stocks closed higher Friday, led by gains in energy companies as the price of oil recovers.
4:15PM ( 9 years ago )
Northeast gets another blast of winter on 1st day of spring
Just when flowering bulbs were poking out their heads and snow shovels were getting a well-deserved rest, winter weather has returned. And on the first day of spring no less.
1:17PM ( 9 years ago )