U.S. regulators and 17 states are suing Amazon over allegations the e-commerce behemoth abuses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on and off its platform.
Category: State & Nation
7 candidates qualify for second Republican presidential debate
The Republican National Committee says seven candidates have qualified for Wednesday night’s debate in California.
Some venues, including TheatreSquared in Fayetteville, offer ways to beat the post-pandemic blues
As regional theaters struggle to reconnect with lagging post-pandemic audiences, there are lessons from some theaters that could help.
Rupert Murdoch, whose creation of Fox News made him a force in American politics, is stepping down
Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as leader of both Fox’s parent company and his News Corp. media holdings.
Man executed for the 1996 killing of a University of Oklahoma dance student and Arkansas native
Oklahoma executed an inmate Thursday for the 1996 killing of a University of Oklahoma dance student and native of Arkansas.
16 states underfunded historically Black land-grant universities, Biden administration says
Historically Black land-grant universities in Tennessee and 15 other states have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades, according to the Biden administration.
Alex Jones spent over $93,000 in July. Sandy Hook families who sued him have yet to see a dime
Lawyers for several families of victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting are criticizing Alex Jones’ personal spending as they seek nearly $1.5 billion they won in lawsuits against the Infowars host.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs law restricting release of her travel, security records
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a law Thursday restricting release of her travel and security records.
Arkansas officials say person dies after brain-eating amoeba infection, likely exposed at splash pad
An Arkansas resident has died after being infected with an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba.
Arkansas lawmakers advance plan to shield Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ travel, security records
Arkansas lawmakers voted Wednesday to shield travel and security records for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, a day after ditching a more far-reaching proposal that critics said would weaken government transparency.
Arkansas governor seeks exemption on travel and security records, backs off other changes
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday backed off a widespread plan to restrict the public’s access to records about her administration.
Hillary Clinton is stepping over the White House threshold in yet another role
The former first lady and current first lady Jill Biden will appear together to announce the recipients of an annual global arts prize for lifetime achievement by the Japan Art Association.
Effort to restrict public’s access to Arkansas records stumbles at start of legislative session
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ proposal to restrict the public’s access to records stumbled at the outset of a special legislative session on Monday.
7-year-old Paragould girl finds 2.95-carat diamond at Arkansas park
A 7-year-old Paragould girl found a 2.95-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro on Sept. 1, according to an Arkansas State Parks news release.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders proposes carve-out of Arkansas public records law during tax cut session
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday proposed shielding a broad range of records about her administration, travel and security from public release.
