An innkeepers’ group official says the proposal to end licensing and inspections would face hurdles at local and state levels.
2015
Pakistan votes to stay out of Yemen air war
The unanimous vote in parliament deals a blow to Saudi Arabia’s efforts to build a Sunni front.
Deputies put on leave after video shows them beating suspect
A TV station films the violent encounter in Southern California.
Red Claws ready for do-or-die weekend
Maine must beat Fort Wayne twice to advance in the D-League playoffs.
Nation Dispatches
BOISE, Idaho Lawmakers kill legislation over Sharia law concerns An Idaho House panel voted 9-8 on Friday to kill legislation to bring the state into compliance with federal child-support collection rules after some lawmakers said they were concerned about Sharia law influencing Idaho’s enforcement authority. Idaho child support program director Kandace Yearsley said the committee’s […]
Middle-age fat could reduce dementia risk
A surprising new study contradicts all previous research.
China seeks 10 million supporters on social media
The government seeks praise and defense in the online world.
Blackwater guards to be sentenced Monday
The four were convicted in the 2007 fatal shooting of Iraqi civilians.
Obamas’ 2014 federal tax payment tops $93,000
The president and his wife claimed nearly $160,000 in itemized deductions, including $70,712 in charitable donations.
Transgender teenager bullied at school commits suicide
Experts say schools must train staff to be alert to bullying and instill that it is unacceptable behavior.