ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large exchange of prisoners of war, both sides said Wednesday as two days of U.S.-mediated talks concluded with no major breakthrough on ending Moscow's nearly 5-year-old full-scale invasion. Hopes had been low for ...
Permits for cutting a Christmas tree in a national forest are now available to purchase online through Recreation.gov. Details about designated cutting areas, dates and types of trees that may be cut may be found at Recreation.gov. To get a Christmas tree permit, go online to ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Veterans, their families and community members can meet with Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center leaders during seven town halls scheduled across northern Wisconsin and the western Upper Peninsula from Dec. 8-10. The sessions will give attendees an opportunity to ask questions, share concerns and get information about VA health care and benefits. Veterans who aren’t enrolled in VA health care are welcome, along with their family members and members of the public. “These meetings are a chance for us to hear directly from veterans and understand what matters to ...
DETROIT (AP) — Alexis Derriso enlisted in the U.S. Army as a 19-year-old in 1980, following a father and brother who had served in the military. Derriso went through basic training and spent six years in the Army, mostly handling personnel management and other administrative duties. Today, ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — A contract for criminal defense services for indigent individuals in Dickinson County remains on hold, although the county is already participating in the regional arrangement. The county board was scheduled to adopt the contract at its regular meeting Monday, but tabled it because Prosecuting Attorney Abbey Anderson was unable to attend. Meanwhile, Board Chairman Dan Harrington questioned whether Superior Defense, a non-profit corporation formed to provide public defenders in Iron, Dickinson and Delta counties, has too big of a budget. Harrington relayed concerns ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Tuesday turned aside a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, halting an effort to remove the Pentagon chief for his conduct in office and his handling of the war in Iran. The vote came as Republicans grapple with the fallout from sweeping ...
