DETROIT – Federal prosecutors trying to keep nine militia members in jail said Thursday that they don't need to show there was imminent danger when they charged them with plotting war against the government

In a court filing, prosecutors responded to a judge's concern that they haven't revealed a specific strategy against the U.S. by nine members of the Michigan-based Hutaree militia.

The suspects are charged with conspiracy to commit sedition, or rebellion against the government, and… Continue

OKLAHOMA CITY – With full control of the Oklahoma Legislature for the first time, Republicans have been flexing their political muscles, passing laws they know will face court challenges, including ones making it harder to get abortions and easier to buy guns.

With the state more than $1 billion in the red, however, even some among their ranks wonder if they can afford such success.

"I respect my colleagues' right to put those issues out there, and I generally vote for most of them,… Continue

NEW YORK – The union that represents New York City doormen and a building owners association agreed on a new labor contract Wednesday, averting a strike that could have compelled tenants at the city's most privileged apartment buildings to take out their own trash and staff their own lobbies.

"This is a victory for building owners, employees and residents," said Howard Rothschild, president of Realty Advisory Board, which represents building owners.

The settlement, reached just… Continue

TRENTON, N.J. – A northern New Jersey school board member who held the lone winning ticket for a $211.7 million Powerball jackpot last month has claimed her prize.

Sandra McNeil of Morristown chose a lump-sum award when she bought her ticket, meaning she will get about $101.6 million before federal and state withholding taxes are taken out.

Citing privacy concerns, New Jersey lottery officials said McNeil asked that no news conference or check presentation be scheduled. A call to her… Continue