national – Page 8 – Connect FM | Local News Radio

2 people found dead at remote campground in Michigans Isle Royale National Park

Wednesday, June 11 by ABC News

(ISLE ROYALE, Mich.) -- Two people were found dead at Isle Royale National Park in a "remote backcountry campground" within the park, according to the National Park Service.The Isle Royal National Park is a remote island wilderness in the middle of Lake Superior in... Read More.

Smithsonian affirms independence after Trump says he fired head of National Portrait Gallery

Wednesday, June 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Smithsonian tried to affirm its autonomy from outside influences in a statement on Monday after President Donald Trump announced that he fired National Portrait Gallery head Kim Sajet for being a "highly partisan person."The institution, which is the world's largest museum,... Read More.

Gov. Greg Abbott to deploy Texas National Guard in anticipation of protests

Wednesday, June 11 by ABC News

(SAN ANTONIO) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he was deploying the Texas National Guard to multiple locations across the state to "ensure peace and order."The deployment comes ahead of planned protests this week in Texas, including on in San Antonio.A statement from Abbott's... Read More.

Amid LA protests, what officials say about the rules of force for National Guard, Marines

Tuesday, June 10 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The Marines and the National Guard personnel deployed amid the protests in to Los Angeles will operate under the same rules of force and will not be engaging crowds unless necessary, according to two U.S. officials.That means they are tasked with... Read More.

Seven killed in crash between van, pickup truck near Yellowstone National Park

Saturday, May 3 by ABC News

(HENRY'S LAKE, Idaho) --Seven people were killed in a fiery crash between a van and a pickup truck on an eastern Idaho highway near Yellowstone National Park, officials said.The Mercedes passenger van -- which was operating as a tour vehicle -- collided with the... Read More.

7 killed in crash between van, pickup truck near Yellowstone National Park

Friday, May 2 by ABC News

(HENRY's LAKE, Idaho) -- Seven people were killed in a crash between a van and a pickup truck on an eastern Idaho highway near Yellowstone National Park, officials said.The Mercedes passenger van -- which was operating as a tour vehicle -- collided with the... Read More.

Trump replacing Waltz as national security adviser, Rubio takes role for now

Thursday, May 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he's nominating Michael Waltz to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as interim national security adviser while keeping his current role as well."I am pleased to announce that... Read More.

Michael Waltz expected to depart as Trumps national security adviser, sources say

Thursday, May 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's national security adviser Michael Waltz is expected to leave his post, sources familiar with the decision told ABC News Thursday.This move comes as President Trump has been increasingly frustrated by Waltz after he came under intense scrutiny for inadvertently... Read More.

Vice President JD Vance fumbles Ohio State football teams national championship trophy

Monday, April 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Vice President JD Vance fumbled The Ohio State University football team's national championship trophy during a celebration at the White House on Monday.President Donald Trump hosted the Buckeyes after they won the College Football Playoff National Championship against the University of Notre... Read More.

National Park Service restores Harriet Tubman feature on webpage after criticism over removal

Tuesday, April 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A National Park Service webpage about the Underground Railroad has been restored to its original state months after it was changed to remove abolitionist leader Harriet Tubman from the top of the page.The "What is the Underground Railroad?" page featured a... Read More.

Stories tagged with: national

2 people found dead at remote campground in Michigans Isle Royale National Park

Smithsonian affirms independence after Trump says he fired head of National Portrait Gallery

Gov. Greg Abbott to deploy Texas National Guard in anticipation of protests

Amid LA protests, what officials say about the rules of force for National Guard, Marines

Seven killed in crash between van, pickup truck near Yellowstone National Park

7 killed in crash between van, pickup truck near Yellowstone National Park

Trump replacing Waltz as national security adviser, Rubio takes role for now

Michael Waltz expected to depart as Trumps national security adviser, sources say

Vice President JD Vance fumbles Ohio State football teams national championship trophy

National Park Service restores Harriet Tubman feature on webpage after criticism over removal

On Air Now

Morning Connection