The directive suggests department leaders are following orders from the president, a major break from decades of past practice meant to insulate the agency from political interference. By Devlin ...

A Nevada woman is facing federal charges after allegedly becoming so disruptive while flying home that she was restrained in flex cuffs and duct-taped to her seat. After Ketty Dilone threatened to ...

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Officials made no mention of politics in cutting ties with a network of nonprofit funds, but Bill Gates has made other moves to insulate the charity from political pressures. By Theodore Schleifer ...

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Air conditioners are essential during the hot summer months, providing relief from sweltering heat and ensuring your home remains a comfortable sanctuary. But to keep your AC unit in top shape ...

Traffic Lab is a Seattle Times project that digs into the region’s transportation issues to explore the policies and politics that determine how we get around and how billions of dollars in public ...

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This video walks you through the entire process of constructing DIY basement soffits to neatly conceal ductwork and create a clean, polished ceiling. Sean "Diddy" Combs drops to his knees, prays after ...