At least 11 people were being treated at hospitals in Superior, where the blast happened, and nearby Duluth, Minnesota.

Mike Pompeo, the outgoing CIA director, secured support from 57 senators, with 42 voting no — one of the slimmest margins for the job in recent history.

OKALOOSA ISLAND — The Emerald Coast Convention Center hosted a Northwest Florida Estuary Program workshop on Wednesday.The estuary program works to preserve the environment across the Panhandle by combining the resources of Okaloosa, Walton and Washington counties to protect the more than $1.6-billion tourism industry that provides 36,000 jobs.The program focused on improving water quality through stormwater infrastructure, dirt road paving and habitat restoration. [...]

For the first time, the social media giant spells out what it forbids users to post

Reports show dispute with China risks jobs and profits at many U.S. companies, which are seeking waivers to opt out

FORT WALTON BEACH — Following an EF-1 tornado that carved a path from Okaloosa Island through Ocean City on Sunday afternoon, public officials in Okaloosa County are doubling down on the importance of smartphone emergency alert systems.In the event of an emergency, electronic alerts sent to people's smartphones are the only way to notify them about impending severe weather. With the exception of Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field, there are no tornado sirens in Okaloosa [...]

CHICAGO — A Chicago masseuse is suing Marvel Comic's Stan Lee, accusing him of inappropriate behavior during two massages in 2017.Maria Carballo filed the lawsuit Monday seeking more than $50,000 in punitive damages and attorney fees from the 95-year-old comic book writer.The Chicago Tribune reports that Lee's attorney, Jonathan Freund, called the lawsuit "a shakedown" and says Lee denies the allegations.Carballo also filed a complaint with Chicago police, who are [...]

Faulty classroom design and failures in the 911 systems contributed to the chaos and deaths, a commission investigating the shooting is told

Feds launch nationwide crackdown on Juul brand after complaints from parents, politicians and schools

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Officials have proposed extending the March alcohol ban into late April next year, saying some “rowdy” groups have decided to pack the beach at the end of the ban. Mayor Mike Thomas said he’s driven around the Beach and noticed more crowds of people who visited toward the beginning of April. “There was a lot of congregating of groups. I had a lot of families say they felt uncomfortable. As soon as March was over, groups [...]