Autumn Leaf Festival names Royal LadyLEAVENWORTH — Sharedythe Riise is this year’s Royal Lady of the Autumn Leaves. The selection was announced Tuesday night at the annual banquet of the Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival Association at Best Western Icicle Inn.

Barnes calls for notice on fluoride removalSen. Tim Barnes wants Tennesseans to know when an additive meant to reduce tooth decay is removed from their water supply.

Bruce J. Graham, Chicago Architect Who Designed Sears Tower, Dies at 84Known for his integration of modernist design and sophisticated engineering in buildings, Mr. Graham played a role in changing Chicago’s skyline.