Dayton mayor receives threats after comments by Trump

The mayor of Dayton, Ohio, says a round-the-clock security detail was assigned to her because of hate-filled messages she received following verbal sparring with President Trump.

Phoenix eyeing civilian oversight for police

Phoenix is among the last big U.S. cities without independent civilian oversight of police, said Samuel Walker, professor emeritus at the University of Nebraska, Omaha.

Despite US pressure, Iranian tanker to leave Gibraltar soon

The head of the company sorting paperwork for the Grace 1 oil tanker in the British overseas territory said the vessel could be sailing away in the next “24 to 48 hours.”

In-home safe keeps valuables secure

In-home safes are the smart solution for securing valuables such as jewelry, watches, rare coins, passports, personal documents and family keepsakes.

Late afternoon direct sun can be damaging to roses

Somewhat tender plants like roses and crape myrtle can handle the intense desert heat and sunlight if they are growing in soil amended with organics and the soil is covered with mulch that rots or decomposes. Roses and crape myrtle will struggle after a few years when planted in soils covered by rock

Beds have become true star of bedroom

For most of us, when furnishing a home, usually the first thing on our must-have list is a bed. We understand its importance, but we don’t often pay it the respect we should.

New York City subway scare suspect has criminal past, sheriff says

A West Virginia sheriff’s department identified the man as Larry Kenton Griffin II, of Bruno, West Virginia and said he had a criminal history in the state.

 
Isotopes top Aviators 9-7

Roberto Ramos hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, leading the Albuquerque Isotopes to a 9-7 win over the Las Vegas Aviators on Friday.