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3 weeks ago in National
Trump’s former lawyer Alina Habba resigns as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey
President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, Alina Habba, resigned Monday as the top federal prosecutor for New Jersey, leaving the job after an appeals court said she had been serving in the post unlawfully.
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges
Miami Heat player Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games.
3 weeks ago in World
100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released but more are still held
A total of 100 of the schoolchildren abducted from a Nigerian Catholic school last month and released over the weekend were hosted at a government-organized ceremony on Monday, many of them looking lost but relieved.
3 weeks ago in World
Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a tsunami
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring more than 20 people and triggering a tsunami of up to 70 centimeters (28 inches) in Pacific coast communities, officials said.
North Union Among Four Iowa Schools to Secure $6,300 Grant to Launch FIRST Robotics Team
North Union High School will join the FIRST Robotics Competition after receiving a major grant.
Firefighters Respond to Gas Leak in Okoboji Neighborhood
An Okoboji neighborhood was evacuated Friday morning when there was a gas leak on Lakeshore Drive near the O'Farrell Sister's restaurant.
Fairmont House Fire Victim Identified
The identity of a 43-year-old Fairmont man who died as the result of a house fire one week ago has been released.
Tiger Girls Roll, Boys Come up Short against Fort Dodge
Spencer, Ia (Northwest Iowa Now) – The Spencer Girls and Boys Basketball teams hosted Fort Dodge on Friday night in…
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
If you want that tattoo erased it’s going to hurt and it’s going to cost you
Some tattoos simply have to go for one reason or many others. But the process of taking them off is longer, much more costly and ouch — extremely more painful than getting them put on, according to professionals in the industry.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and Clemens
Elected to baseball's Hall of Fame more than 17 years after his final game, Jeff Kent couldn't control his emotions. "Absolutely unprepared. Emotionally unstable," he said after Sunday's vote announcement. "Thoughts are so far clouded."
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘One Battle After Another’ leads Golden Globe nominations
Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" scored a leading nine nominations to the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on Monday, adding to the Oscar favorite's momentum and handing Warner Bros. a victory amid Netflix's acquisition deal.
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Indiana grabs top seed in College Football Playoff. Alabama and Miami make it, Notre Dame left out
Most of that second-guessing came from Notre Dame, which was passed over in favor of Alabama and Miami for two of the bracket's bubble spots.
Pioneers Pick up Two Wins Against Former Siouxland Conference Foe
Big first quarter powers Okoboji to route in girls game, Pioneer Boys bounce back strong from rough start defensively
Spencer Girls Comeback to Beat Western Christian, Boys Struggle in Loss
Girls Defense holds fast through offensive struggles
4 weeks ago in Sports
Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys
Jahmyr Gibbs and a defense that suddenly generated pressure and turnovers helped the Detroit Lions stay in contention for a playoff berth. Gibbs ran for three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Lions' much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.
4 weeks ago in Sports
LeBron James’ 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak ends but he gets winning assist vs. Raptors
For LeBron James, the win mattered more than the streak. James' NBA-record run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points ended Thursday night at Toronto, and he was the one who made the decision to have it end. Instead of trying to score to win the game — and extend his streak — he set up Rui Hachimura for the final shot.
