April 13, 2006 RSS feed / News

McCain courting most conservative among GOP

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Republican Sen. John McCain is courting conservative activists, crucial to any White House hopes, in an early test of his political strength. More...

State suspends public intoxication stings

DALLAS (AP) The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission said Wednesday it has suspended a crackdown on public intoxication after a public outcry over the program that sends undercover officers into drinking establishments. More...

$1 billion asked for storm-struck fisheries

WASHINGTON (AP) The shrimpers, fishing captains and oystermen along the Gulf Coast seem like the forgotten ones as the government funnels aid to a region devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Even their own governors have higher priorities. More...