Memorial marks 210th anniversary of crucial battle between Native Americans and United States
Read full article: Memorial marks 210th anniversary of crucial battle between Native Americans and United StatesMembers of the Muscogee Creek Nation returned to Alabama this weekend for a memorial service on the 210th anniversary of the battle of Horseshoe Bend.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in a Vietnam firefight
Read full article: Biden awards Medal of Honor to Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in a Vietnam firefightPresident Joe Biden has awarded the Medal of Honor to an Army pilot from the Vietnam War who risked his life to rescue a reconnaissance team that was about to be overrun by the enemy — facing almost certain death.
Biden approves Medal of Honor for Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in a Vietnam firefight
Read full article: Biden approves Medal of Honor for Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in a Vietnam firefightThe White House says President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor to a Vietnam War-era Army pilot who risked his life to rescue a reconnaissance team that was about to be overrun by the enemy.
Muscogee return South nearly 200 years after forced removal
Read full article: Muscogee return South nearly 200 years after forced removalNative Americans whose ancestors were forced out of the Southeast almost 200 years ago are back for a festival with a name that sums up its purpose: “We have come back.”.
Connecticut election worker tests positive for coronavirus
Read full article: Connecticut election worker tests positive for coronavirusAn election employee in New Haven, Connecticut, has tested positive for the coronavirus, leading to a dozen other workers being quarantined, city officials said Wednesday. City-Town Clerk Michael Smart has asked the secretary of the state’s office for support to complete election operations. He said most of the remaining work was data entry into the state’s election reporting system. “Our hospitalization rate went up a lot a couple of days ago," Lamont said. SCHOOL SPIKEQuinnipiac University moved most of its classes online amid a spike in positive tests on campus in Hamden.
Oklahoma City voters to pare down crowded 5th District field
Read full article: Oklahoma City voters to pare down crowded 5th District fieldOKLAHOMA CITY Voters in central Oklahoma on Tuesday will pare down a crowded field of congressional hopefuls seeking to represent the 5th District in Washington. Nine Republicans are vying for the seat held by first-term U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn, the only Democrat in the states delegation. Four of the GOP challengers have raised more than $500,000, including businesswoman Terry Neese, state Sen. Stephanie Bice, former State Superintendent Janet Barresi and businessman David Hill. Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and U.S. Reps. Markwayne Mullin and Tom Cole all are heavy favorites in their GOP primaries Tuesday. Inhofe faces three lesser-known candidates in the GOP primary, while four Democrats are running for the opportunity to challenge him in the fall.