In the name of protecting migratory birds and the North Dakotans they fly over, some state lawmakers want to make the darkest spring nights darker.

The city Democratic Committee has endorsed William L. Strassburg II for Tonawanda's top job, now held by Republican John L. White.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for Taliban officials for alleged gender-based crimes, as the group continues to crack down on women’s rights in Afghanistan.