Under the EPA rule announced today, coal plants that plan to stay open beyond 2039 would have to cut or capture 90% of their carbon dioxide emissions by 2032.
A federal judge has ruled that a $1 billion lawsuit filed by the network of businesses owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family against their longtime banker should be transferred to the Western District of Virginia. U.S. District Judge Frank Volk of the Southern District of West Virginia filed the order today. Carter Bank
International attention is on Gaza – but attacks by Israelis who live on Palestinian land have been increasingWhile international attention has been turned toward Gaza, violence against Palestinians has increased in the West Bank too. Israeli settler attacks have become more frequent.Settlers are Israeli citizens who live on Palestinian land. In most cases, this happens because Palestinians are prevented from accessing their land and are physically attacked by settlers. In a third of cases,...
After a conservative majority of the Arizona Supreme Court ruled April 9 to uphold an antiquated near-total abortion ban from 1864, the shockwaves on both sides of the political aisle were immediate and obvious. Democrats decried the court’s decision, vowing to redouble efforts to pass an amendment to the state’s constitution. If passed, the Arizona Abortion Access Act would effectively negate the court’s ruling and guarantee abortion access to all Arizona citizens. Republicans faced a far...
PITTSBURGH -- Exclusive photos from a record-breaking night courtesy of Grant Hussey as the Mountaineers pounded Pitt in 11-1 in a run-rule seven inning game at PNC Park. Hussey smashed
A mob of angry students attacked German Ambassador to the Palestinian Authority Oliver Owcza at Birzeit University in the West Bank.
Shafaqna English- Far-right government and Israeli army accused of complicity in devastating weekend assaults on West Bank, undeterred by US sanctions. The aftermath of these attacks left four Palestinians dead, dozens wounded, and nearly a hundred homes, vehicles and facilities destroyed. The assaults occurred under the apparent protection of the
The Palestinian Red Crescent says Mohammed Awad Allan, 50, was shot while trying to treat injured people.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia and North Carolina's refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory, a federal appeals court ruled Monday in a case likely headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 8-6 in the case involving coverage of []
The Captains extended their winning streak to five games in a row with a 9-4 victory over host West Michigan on April 28. Lake County won five of the six games in the series and improved to 11-9 this season. Shortstop Jose Devers had three of the Captains’ nine hits and scored two runs. Left […]
Regulators, members of the mining industry, private consultants, and scientists from all over the world gathered in Morgantown this week to discuss the issue of acid mine drainage in West Virginia.
Health officials in West Virginia said Friday more than 150 people were