Texas maintains most truck inspections despite border collapse

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday resisted mounting pressure over his new border policy that has blocked trucks bound for the U.S. and closed some of the world’s busiest trade bridges, like the Mexican government, businesses and even some allies urge him to give way. The two-time Republican governor, who has … Read more

As the vote on the St. Louis Convention Center bonds draws near, new concerns are raised over costs | politics

CLAYTON — St. Louis County Council Chairwoman Rita Heard Days promised a final vote next week on a long-delayed bond package for the downtown convention center expansion, despite a council member sounding the alarm that a lack of building bids is blowing the project’s budget. Days’ bill would finally advance a $105 million bond issue … Read more

Blues Notebook: Hot Streak has pushed Blues to the brink of securing a postseason spot | St. Louis Blues

BUFFALO, NY — Just three weeks ago, the Blues were limping along after winning just three of 12 games and their place in the playoffs wasn’t exactly secure. Now, on an 8-0-1 streak, they’re just days away from earning a postseason spot. With a little help, it could have come as early as Thursday night, … Read more

NYC shooting near mall leaves man injured in Brooklyn

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A man was shot near the Atlantic Terminal Mall in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. The NYPD is urging the public to stay away from Atlantic Avenue and Ft Greene Place as police respond to the scene. BROOKLYN SUBWAY SHOOTING: SUSPECT IDENTIFIED … Read more

The imprisonment of an oligarch close to Putin in Ukraine has angered Moscow

LVIV, Ukraine (AP) – The detention in Ukraine of fugitive Ukrainian oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk, a former leader of a pro-Russian opposition party and a close confidant of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was greeted with enthusiasm in Kyiv and anger in Moscow. Analysts say Medvedchuk will become a valuable pawn in talks between Russia and Ukraine … Read more

Jaguars LT Robinson Signs $16.7M 1-Year Franchise Tender | Soccer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson signed its franchise tender on Wednesday, guaranteeing him $16.7 million this season. Jaguar general manager Trent Baalke and new coach Doug Pederson have repeatedly said they hope to sign Robinson on a long-term deal. The former Alabama standout has started 61 games in five seasons … Read more