CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Across the globe, the death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted reflections on the historic sweep of her reign and how she succeeded in presiding over the end of Britain’s colonial empire and embracing the independence of her former dominions. Tributes to the ...

Oregon utilities shut power amid high dry winds, fire danger PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon utilities began shutting down power to thousands of customers on Friday as dry easterly winds swept into the region, raising the risk of wildfire danger. Portland General Electric halted power in the ...

By Journal Staff ONTONAGON — The Michigan State Police is investigating a report of a missing person in Ontonagon Township. At about 10 a.m. Thursday, troopers were dispatched to the area near 13820 Lakeshore Drive for a missing 58-year-old man from Ontonagon. Joseph Bittner was last ...

By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press ELKTON, Md — Two adults and three children were found shot to death Friday at a Maryland house after a man called 911 from the home to report a shooting, authorities said. Cecil County Sheriff Scott Adams said a man, a woman and three children — in the ...

LANSING — Interested in efforts to protect Michigan’s rare animals and plants – including species like the eastern box turtle, long-eared owl, American bumblebee and floating marsh marigold? The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for input on proposed changes to the ...

By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea — The most powerful typhoon to hit South Korea in years killed at least six people, dumped 3 feet of rain, destroyed roads and felled power lines on Tuesday. The death toll could have been higher if not for proactive evacuations and ...