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February 9, 2024

Oklahoma judge resigns following criticism for texting during 2-year-old's murder trial

District Judge Traci Soderstrom, who sent over 500 texts to her court officer during a murder trial, has agreed to resign and never seek judicial office in Oklahoma again.

February 9, 2024

Girlfriend of suspect accused of killing 8 in Chicago pleads not guilty to obstruction

The girlfriend of Romeo Nance, who was suspected of fatally shooting eight people in a Chicago suburb, has pleaded not guilty to an obstruction of justice charge.

February 9, 2024

Biden ghostwriter escapes special counsel charges despite deleting evidence

A ghostwriter for President Biden who deleted audio files relevant to the special counsel's investigation into the handling of classified materials will not face charges.

February 9, 2024

Nebraska lawmaker proposes 'stand your ground' gun law

Nebraska is considering joining the majority of GOP-led states by introducing a "stand your ground" law. This bill aims to protect those who use deadly force in self-defense.

February 9, 2024

Biden official claims special counsel report was 'Comey moment'

An unidentified Biden official told Politico that Special Counsel Robert Hur's decision not to recommend charges against President Biden was a "Comey moment."

February 9, 2024

NYC woman receives sentence in COVID aid fraud scheme involving hotel rooms

New York prosecutors say a Brooklyn woman has been sentenced in connection with a COVID-19 fraud scheme. Chanette Lewis exploited a COVID-19 safe-lodging program.

February 9, 2024

Off-duty police officers in Nebraska cleared after fatally shooting 2 illegal immigrants

Two off-duty police officers in Nebraska were not charged after fatally shooting two men who were in the country illegally. The police officers were working security at a bar.

February 9, 2024

New Hampshire corrections officer faces murder charge after inmate dies in psych ward

A former New Hampshire corrections officer was charged on Thursday with second-degree murder in the death of a patient at New Hampshire’s prison psychiatric unit.

February 9, 2024

Biden lashes out at reporters asking about age concerns after special counsel report: 'That is your judgment!'

President Biden remained defiant as he clashed with several reporters following the release of Special Counsel Robert Hur's report revealing details about his "poor memory."

February 9, 2024

On this day in history, February 9, 1942 feds enact Daylight Saving Time in darkest hours of World War II

The U.S. federal government enacted nationwide daylight saving time on this day in history, Feb. 9, 1942. It was seen as a way to promote the national defense amid World War II.