MANILA—A Catholic bishop who is publicly known for his advocacy against government corruption has backed the proposed reinvestigation of the controversial “Jose Pidal” account. "I think in fairness of justice and truth this matter should be pursued so that there will be closure," said retired...

Edward Anderson SPRINGFIELD — Edward Eugene “Eddie” Anderson of Springfield died Jan. 26 of complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was 73. A celebration of life is planned at a later date. He was born Feb. 3, 1938, in Salem to Paul and Alberta Robinson Anderson. He married Jean Taylor on …

CAGAYAN De Oro City, still reeling from damage brought by Tropical Storm Sendong last year, will host a Mindanao-wide disaster preparedness summit on February 18 to 19 to craft policy that will "prevent the loss of more lives in the event of calamities." The summit will gather Mindanaoan lawmakers and local government officials as well as representatives of non-government organizations in the ...

UNION CITY -- A pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run accident Sunday morning has been identified as a 40-year-old Union City man, according to the Alameda County Coroner's Office.

— On Jan. 17, at approximately 12:55 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle accident on Route 179 just north of the Queen Road intersection. Anthony Lorenzoni, 43, of Hopewell, was driving south and making a left turn into a private driveway when his vehicle was struck in the rear by a southbound vehicle driven by Constance Ace, 60, of Warrington Pennsylvania. No injuries were reported and ...

In the wake of a deadly weekend on Maine's highways for young motorists, Gov. Paul LePage and Secretary of State Charles Summers Jr. are stressing the importance of safety for young drivers. LePage has recently proclaimed January as Young Driver Safety Awareness Month.

RICHMOND, VA (WTVR) - A 26-year-old Chesterfield man was charged Wednesday in connection with an accident that killed a woman outside a Richmond hotel in October.

The morning started out as any other workday morning I have experienced as governor. After kissing my wife, our kids and wishing them a safe and happy day, I was driven by my executive security, Paul Santos, to Adelup for the start of another busy day.

AUGUSTA, Maine — A Superior Court judge on Wednesday said she would decide by the end of the month if the man convicted of torching the topless coffee shop on Route 3 in Vassalboro should have a new trial. Raymond J. Bellavance Jr., 50, of Winthrop was convicted of arson ...

Glancing out at the audience Thursday after receiving the Jim Woodruff Jr. Memorial Award, Jim Buntin thanked the honor’s namesake and those gathered for the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce annual meeting.