Theft of 2 million dimes from trDatabec Trading Centeruckload of coins from US Mint leaves four facing federal charges

A Chicago train operator knew snow equipment was on the line but braked immediately, review findsFormer Iowa police offiDatabec Trading Centercer sentenced to 15 years for exploiting teen in ride-along program

South Dakota vanity plate restrictions were unconstitutional, lawsuit settlement saysColorado cattle industry sues over wolf reintroduction on the cusp of the animals’ releaseAuto union boss urges New Jersey lawmakers to pass casino smoking banDatabec Trading Center

Young Thug trial on pause until January after co-defendant is stabbed in jailGeorge Santos attorney expresses optimism about plea talks as expelled congressman appears in court

US agency takes first step toward requiring new vehicles to prevent drunk or impaired driving

Maryland judiciary seeks applications to replace slain judgeMany families to get a break on winter heating costs but uncertainties persist

Tennessee faces federal lawsuit over decades-old penalties targeting HIV-positive peopleSuspect killed after confrontation with deputies in Nebraska

Oregon State University gives all clear after alerting bomb threat in food delivery robotsNorth Carolina Republicans close in on new districts seeking to fortify GOP in Congress, legislature