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November 16, 2023

Ohio man pleads not guilty to abduction, assault after woman found confined in garage

An Ohio man has pleaded not guilty to charges of kidnapping, felonious assault, abduction and unlawful restraint after a 23-year-old woman was found confined in a garage.

November 16, 2023

Nebraska coalition press to include abortion rights in state constitution

A coalition called Protect Our Rights is launching an initiative in Nebraska with the goal of securing abortion rights in the state constitution, officials say.

November 16, 2023

Missouri's abortion law faces challenge in court over claims of religious influence

A Missouri judge is set to hear arguments in a lawsuit challenging Missouri's abortion ban, filed by 13 Christian, Jewish and Unitarian Universalist leaders.

November 16, 2023

Chicago natives Jennifer Hudson, Quincy Jones and Chance the Rapper unite to revive historic theater

Quincy Jones, along with Jennifer Hudson and Chance the Rapper, have become co-owners of the Ramova Theatre on Chicago's South Side. The trio aims to revitalize the theater.

November 16, 2023

NE Gov. Pillen appoints former education board member to serve remaining term in legislative seat

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed Fred Meyer, a former State Board of Education member, to fill a legislative seat. Meyer will complete the term of Sen. Tom Briese.

November 16, 2023

Sen. Vance demands IRS halt 'harassment' of conservative organizations after watchdog reportedly audited

Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, has demanded a stop to IRS "harassment" of conservative groups, citing lack of evidence for recent investigations.

November 16, 2023

Woman convicted of murdering Super Bowl winner's pregnant girlfriend says new evidence reveals true killer

Marni Yang, convicted of shooting the pregnant girlfriend of former NFL player Shaun Gayle in 2011, claims new evidence proves her innocence despite confession.

November 16, 2023

Former Illinois police chief relives late-night 'ambush' by Chicago gangster who left him for dead: audio

Former Riverside Illinois Police Chief Tom Weitzel publicly released dispatch audio of his shooting in 1987 and spoke to Fox News Digital about the harrowing incident.

November 15, 2023

Iowa teen sentenced in 2021 beating death of 66-year-old Spanish teacher

Jeremy Goodale, 18, of Fairfield, Iowa, has been sentenced to life in prison with a chance for parole in 25 years for his role in the 2021 murder of Nohema Graber.

November 15, 2023

Ohio fatal bus crash under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a bus crash in Ohio that claimed the lives of three students, two parents, and a teacher.