Tuesday February 18th, 2025 7:15PM

Ken Stanford

Contributing Editor
Ken  Stanford
US-China climate deal aims to prod others to act
A groundbreaking agreement struck Wednesday by the United States and China puts the world's two worst polluters on a faster track to curbing the heat-trapping gases blamed for global warming.
8:28AM ( 10 years ago )
GA health officials refuse to name Ebola hospitals
Georgia health officials say they won't identify six hospitals that are preparing to install specialized Ebola treatment units.
5:05PM ( 10 years ago )
Missouri governor outlines preparations for Ferguson grand jury decision
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said Tuesday that law enforcement officials have been working around the clock to make sure residents and businesses are kept safe once prosecutors announce whether a suburban St. Louis police officer will face charges for fatally shooting 18-year-old Michael Brown.
4:59PM ( 10 years ago )
Palestinian leader accuses Israel of religious war
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel on Tuesday of leading the region toward a "religious war," saying frequent visits by Jewish worshippers to a site sacred to both Islam and Judaism are fueling clashes that have raised fears of a widespread outbreak of fighting.
4:55PM ( 10 years ago )
US stock indexes inch higher; Homebuilders gain
Tiny gains were enough to push major U.S. stock indexes to more record highs Tuesday.
4:44PM ( 10 years ago )
SNCA Calendar of Events
4:20PM ( 10 years ago )
Hall courthouse fixture for 50+ year dies
A man who was a fixture at the Hall County Courthouse for more than 50 years, Paul Tweedell, has died.
4:15PM ( 10 years ago )
NE Ga.-based bank launches Veteran Advantage Program
United Community Bank (UCB) hopes to make it easier for veterans to get access to capital to start, grow and sustain their own businesses through its new Veteran Advantage program.
2:41PM ( 10 years ago )
Iraqi forces retake most of strategic oil town
Iraqi soldiers battling the Islamic State group recaptured most of the town of Beiji, home to the country's largest oil refinery, state television and a provincial governor said Tuesday.
2:06PM ( 10 years ago )
Hudgens offers home heating safety tips
2:04PM ( 10 years ago )