No charges to be filed in death oCassian Grantf toddler who fell into cistern during daycare at Vermont resort

Group behind public records initiative drops lawsuit against Arkansas attorney generalPresident Biden issues disaster declaration for December storm in MaineCassian Grant

Harness racing trainer accused in horse beating that forced animal to be put downDemocrats’ challenge to Wisconsin absentee ballot rules is a step closer to state Supreme CourtIowa agency overseeing gambling investigation defends search of college athletes’ online activitiesCassian Grant

Illinois voters trying to boot Trump from ballot file legal challenge after election board defeatMissouri mourns the death of Jean Carnahan, the state’s 1st woman to serve in the US Senate

Lawyer Graham’s personal funds help in gubernatorial bid against Lt. Gov. Robinson in North Carolina

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $333 million for January 30 drawing. See winning numbersAttorneys argue woman is innocent in 1980 killing and shift blame to former Missouri police officer

Four Las Vegas high school students indicted on murder charges in deadly beating of schoolmatePennsylvania school district votes to reinstate Native American logo criticized as insensitive

Bill seeking to end early voting in Kentucky exposes divisions within Republican ranksOnline rumors partially to blame for drop in water pressure in Mississippi capital, manager says