The Education Department's notice comes after a federal judge last month ordered it to reinstate nearly 1,400 recently fired employees.

Stockebrand works as part of a small crew near Crater Lake, as one of many Oregon Department of Transportation employees who maintain thousands of miles of roads, logging long hours in the winter and keeping highways safe throughout the year.

With protests planned this weekend, the Kalispell Police Department is reminding the public that unlawful behavior will not be tolerated.Kalispell Police Chief

The U.S. Department of Education announced Thursday it is elevating investigations into Minnesota's policy on transgender athletes. The department in February opened an investigation into the Minnesota State High School League for allowing transgender student-athletes to compete in sports consistent with their "gender identity.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the U.S. "remains committed to supporting the Russian people" as the country marked Russia Day.The statement issued Thursday said that the U.S. wants "constructive engagement" with Moscow to bring about a durable peace between Russia and Ukraine.

Transgender pitcher Marissa Rothenberger caused rivals to cry foul after she pitched five games in a row — including all three in the Minnesota Class 4A tournament — and only gave up

The Justice Department ordered its 93 federal prosecutors' offices to beef up preparations for criminal cases stemming from unrest around the country.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State has announced a pair of incoming retirements for two figures who have been staples within the athletic department. Jerry Emig, the department’s director of communications who can often be seen alongside football coach Ryan Day, will retire in March.