“Protectionism” is likely to be a topic of conservation this week at the G-20 meetings in Pittsburgh. We will not be surprised if U.S. » Full Story

Schools are back in session across the Copper Country. Students have returned to class and they are busy with homework and all the extra-curricular activities that spice up the academic year. » Full Story

School’s in session throughout our area — and that means local motorists need to adjust their driving habits. » Full Story

If you believe people deserve to get paid for their work, it’s hard to argue against a bill in Congress that would require radio stations to pay musicians when they play their songs. » Full Story

Those annoying commercials warning about four-hour erections could be a thing of the past if a new bill introduced by Rep. James Moran, D-Va., sees its way through Congress. » Full Story

Most local store owners take a dim view of people who walk in, pocket merchandise, then walk out. They’re called shoplifters, and they are arrested when caught. » Full Story

“Blue Dog” Democrats in the House of Representatives have become the focus of debate over health care legislation. » Full Story

During the night last Monday, the freighter Kang Nam 1 slipped back into port in North Korea, apparently closing one chapter in the ongoing confrontation between that country and other major powers,... » Full Story

Credit Recovery is a term used when students need to retake a required course because they failed it when they took it the first time. » Full Story

Forty years ago Monday night, American astronaut Neil Armstrong took a giant leap for all humankind. At 10:56 p.m. » Full Story