Trump administration appeals order to restore George Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Trump administration will appeal a federal judge’s order to restore a Philadelphia exhibit on the nine people enslaved by George Washington at his former home on Independence Mall. The Justice Department insists the
New York tunnel construction will resume after Trump releases frozen funding

Feb 18 (Reuters) – Construction on the massive $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project will resume next week after the Trump administration released $127 million in frozen funding, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said on Wednesday. New York
Following Trump’s lead, some GOP states seek to limit environmental regulations

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Some Republican legislators are looking to restrict their state’s ability to set environmental regulations, a move that comes as President Donald Trump ’s administration pushes to roll back environmental rules on power plants,
‘Ridiculous’ plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino’s eyesight in Africa

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Corralling a wild rhinoceros into a small chute to give it eyedrops might seem like a crazy plan. But if it’s crazy and it works, then it’s not crazy. Animal behaviorists
Trump adviser Hassett suggests New York Fed researchers be punished for tariffs argument

By Michael S. Derby Feb 18 (Reuters) – Kevin Hassett, a top economic adviser to President Donald Trump, on Wednesday said those behind a New York Federal Reserve research paper that argued the costs of tariffs are
Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections

WASHINGTON (AP) — A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, challenging its determination last week that revoked a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to
The Latest: Many Democrats are still down on the Democrats, AP-NORC poll finds

Democratic candidates have notched a series of wins in recent special elections — but a new AP-NORC poll finds views of the Democratic Party among rank-and-file Democrats have not bounced back since President Donald Trump ’s 2024
Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of a California avalanche. 9 others are missing

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Crews pushed through mountainous wilderness near Lake Tahoe during a snowstorm to rescue six backcountry skiers who survived an avalanche but were trapped by its snow and ice. Nine others from their tour
BofA offers art consulting to wealthy clients as collectors increase loans demand

NEW YORK, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Bank of America is launching an art consulting service for its wealthy clients, as new generations of collectors command changes in art auctions and more wealthy clients are using their art
US single-family housing starts rebound in January, building permits decline

WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) – U.S. single-family homebuilding rebounded in December, but a decline in permits for future construction pointed to underlying weakness amid higher mortgage rates and material costs. Single-family housing starts, which account for the