SHREVEPORT, La. — A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different homes early Sunday, police in Shreveport said. The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 were people ...

BEIRUT (AP) — Iran leaders said Friday they have fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels. However, U.S. President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its ...

YOUNGSTOWN — With state Rep. Lauren McNally choosing to run for Mahoning County commissioner, three Democrats are competing in their party’s primary to be the nominee for the 58th Ohio House District seat. Running in the Democratic primary are John Boccieri of Poland, a former congressman ...

CAIRO — The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass, in retaliation after the United States pressed ahead with its blockade of Iranian ports. The strait is closed until the U.S. ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Carol Rimedio-Righetti has served the Mahoning Valley for more than 25 years, but she is calling an end to her career in government at the end of this year. While the 74-year-old Democrat has already tapped State Rep. Lauren McNally, D-Youngstown, as her preferred successor, ...

Senate extends surveillance powers WASHINGTON ( — Congress has approved a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies just days before it was set to expire. A bill extending the program until April 30 cleared the Senate by voice vote Friday as ...