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Supreme Court rebuffs Missouri's push to use new US House map

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rebuffed an appeal from Missouri officials who wanted to use new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump in the November election, a defeat for Republicans who had hoped the new map could help them hold onto their slim House ...

US strikes Iranian tankers after Navy warship targeted

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Tuesday struck multiple Iranian tankers in response to more attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship, according to a U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military operations. Iranian state television also reported the ...

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UK accuses settlers LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom has banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, where it says "settler terrorists" are carrying out "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians. In response, Israel said it would close the British consulate in Jerusalem. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said Tuesday that the U.K. will ban imports of all goods from the settlements and bar companies from providing services for the settlements. He said France and Canada would also ban trade in goods from settlements. The economic impact is likely to be limited, since ...

City, township, school meetings scheduled

Iron Mountain City Council will meet at 6 p.m. today at Iron Mountain City Hall. The agenda includes a recycling inftrastructure grant agreement and bid specifications for a new plow truck. For more, go to https://www.ironmountainmi.gov/. Felch Township Board will meet at 6 p.m. today at Felch Township Community Center. For more, go to https://felchtownship.com/. Sagola Township Board will meet at 6 p.m. today at the Sagola Community Building. For more, go to https://sagolatwp.com/. Kingsford City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at Kingsford City Hall. The agenda includes North ...

Program on mushrooms planned in Florence

FLORENCE, Wis. — A free outdoor program, “Basic Elementary Mushroom Program for the Novice Mushroom Hunter,” has been set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center in Florence. Margaret Mary Gerhard will teach fun facts about fungi, forage preparations, ethical harvest and forage etiquette and provide basic information for the novice mushroom hunter. This program will be in the lower level conference room at the Florence Natural Resource building, 5628 Forestry Drive on the corner of U.S. 2 and Highway 101/70 in Florence. The public may also sign up to ...