Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents sayEthiopian federal forces have retaken Mekelle’s airport from Tigrayan fighters. That's according to residents who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution by...SFGATE3d agoWhole story →BuildSecuritytigray conflict escalation
California airport demolishing 59-year-old air traffic control towerThe California airport announced the Federal Aviation Administration has issued a contract for construction of the new tower starting next summer.SFGATE3d agoWhole story →Buildsacramento airport tower replacement
Federal court temporarily blocks Trump administration border wall in Texas' Big Bend regionThe news marks a major win for landowners, businesses and environmentalists in the region who have united to oppose the planned infrastructure projects.SFGATE3d agoWhole story →BuildJusticeborder wall ruling
Federal prosecutors charge shop clerk, son with selling kratom thought to be tied to Ole Miss deathFederal prosecutors in Mississippi say they have charged a store clerk and his son with selling kratom that authorities believe is linked to the death of a University of Mississippi student. The U.S....SFGATE4d agoWhole story →HealthJusticekratom death investigation
NFL's Goodell meets with Illinois governor as the Bears continue pursuit of new stadiumNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has met with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the leadership of the state’s General Assembly, adding another wrinkle to the Chicago Bears’ long-running pursuit of a new...SFGATE4d agoWhole story →BuildJB Pritzkerchicago bears stadium pursuit
Cornell rape allegations lead to renewed scrutiny of laws on intoxication and consentA woman’s account of being sexually assaulted at a Cornell University fraternity house has advocates and lawmakers renewing their criticism of a New York law that makes it more difficult to...SFGATE6d agoWhole story →JusticeEducationcornell rape allegations
New York Gov. Hochul pushes for investigation into Cornell's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegationNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul has called for an investigation into Cornell University's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation. A woman claims she was sexually assaulted by seven students at the Chi Phi...SFGATE6d agoWhole story →JusticeEducationKathy Hochulcornell gang rape investigation
Rivals for LA mayor set to meet in forum as city struggles with homelessness, Hollywood job lossesTwo Democratic rivals seeking to become the next mayor of Los Angeles are meeting on the same stage just days before mail ballots go to voters. Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman are...SFGATE7d agoWhole story →BuildGovernmentKaren Bassla mayoral forum
