He descended from famed Islamic royalty in India and Turkey, but later fled to Australia and became a sheep farmer.
Jackson water system a step closer to getting new owners
Jackson’s troubled water system could be one step closer to getting new owners after legislation passed the state Senate Tuesday.
Kyle Busch violated Mexican gun laws on recent vacation
NASCAR star Kyle Busch was detained at a Mexican airport last month when a handgun and ammunition were discovered in his luggage.
I-135: Seattle social housing: A concept worth trying
Re: “Vote no on I-135 for social housing” [Feb. 5, Opinion]: If Initiative 135 is defeated in the Feb. 14 special election, that outcome, at best, won’t be helpful and, at worst, it will be misleading. Policymakers might respond to a no vote by tossing…
Mexico blames anesthesiologist for 35 meningitis deaths
Mexican authorities have arrested an anesthesiologist they blame for an outbreak of meningitis that has killed 35 patients and sickened 79
Associate of Russian oligarch accused of violating sanctions
A Russian man who is a U.S. permanent resident has been charged in an indictment unsealed Tuesday with violating U.S. sanctions and committing money laundering.
Dueling abortion bans emerge in South Carolina chambers
Dueling abortions bans are once more advancing in the South Carolina House and Senate as Republican lawmakers approach a familiar standstill.