Polo Meets Rodeo In South Dakota
Rodeo is South Dakota's state sport. In Sioux Falls, a small group is hoping polo — another sport that involves horses — can gain its own following.
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'I Was Somebody's Mother': Reflections On The Guilt And Grief Of Miscarriage
Ariel Levy was five months pregnant and alone in a hotel room in Mongolia when she gave birth. Her son lived only 10 minutes. Afterward, Levy was haunted by the notion that she had caused his death.
Great Lakes Gray Wolves' Spot Safe On Endangered Species List — For Now
Tuesday's decision by an appellate court is the latest win for proponents of maintaining federal protection of the animals.
DHS Waives Environmental Laws For Border Wall Construction
The Department of Homeland Security announces that it would waive environmental and other laws to ensure the "expeditious construction" of barriers and roads near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Hikers Missing In Joshua Tree Park Amid Soaring Temperatures
Rescue crews have been combing the park since the couple was reported missing on Friday, but several rescuers have been overcome by the heat themselves.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Portions Of An Alabama Abortion Law
Under the law, a minor who didn't have parental consent for an abortion could have faced a legal proceeding involving her parents, the district attorney and a person representing the fetus.
U.S. Citizen Who Was Held By ICE For 3 Years Denied Compensation By Appeals Court
Davino Watson was imprisoned as a deportable immigrant for 1,273 days, despite having U.S. citizenship. Now a court says he is not eligible for $82,500 in damages he was awarded.
Illinois Governor Vetoes Education Funding Plan
While the state's public schools could open on time, some school districts say they will run out of money by October if the legislature and governor can't agree on a school funding formula soon.
LA's Olympic Dreams: Host 2028 Summer Games Without Going Into Debt
Los Angeles will host the Summer Olympics in 2028. LA will try to do something extraordinary: host the games without going into crushing debt.
Met Museum Turns Over Ancient Vase Suspected Looted From Italy
The Met delivered the Greco-Roman vase to New York prosecutors, who issued a warrant for it last week. A forensic archaeologist says the artifact was likely "unlawfully removed from Italian soil."