(AP) — A Texas man convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun, helmet and body armor was sentenced Monday to more than seven years in prison, the longest sentence imposed so far among hundreds of Capitol riot cases.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Vessels off the East Coast must slow down more often to help save a vanishing species of whale from extinction, the federal government said Friday.

Local student awarded

Bradon Snider, left, accepts a scholarship from the Oklahoma Rural Rehabilitation Corporation from Vernon Whitney. A total of 113 students entering college or technical school in Oklahoma were awarded with this scholarship and collectively, the ORRC awarded $73,700 in scholarships.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — After a nearly 70-year absence, a passenger train running from Vermont’s revitalized Burlington train station to New York City headed south Friday as part of a nationwide renewal of interest in rail travel.

Houseguest wants to give hostess a gift

DEAR HARRIETTE: I stay with a family friend every time I visit my son at college. It is so kind of her to offer to put me up. She is incredibly generous with her home and hospitality. She won't allow me to give her any money, but I feel like I should give her something. She often compliments me on my outfits. Do you think it would be OK to gift her a few gently used items from my wardrobe? I have a lot of clothes, and we wear a similar size. I think she might appreciate them, especially since she has mentioned my clothing more than once. I just don't want to offend her. – In Gratitude

Sinusitis shares symptoms with many other conditions

Dear Doctors: Can you please talk about sinusitis? I've been having headaches and postnasal drip for a few months, and I thought it was because of my allergies. But my brother, who is a nurse, thinks it could be sinusitis. What are the symptoms, and how is it treated?

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