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February 26

Alleged criminal history of missing mom found after 24 years catches up with her

A missing North Carolina woman found alive after 24 years revealed she left voluntarily due to alleged domestic issues, and now she faces charges from 2001.

February 26

Family member of American killed by Cuban forces in boat shootout says he was on 'diabolical' mission

The brother of an American killed in a Cuba boat clash said his sibling had an "obsessive" push to free the island. Michel Ortega was among four killed in the alleged infiltration.

February 26

Tampa airport issues pajama ban, triggering social media firestorm over dress code controversy

Tampa International Airport sparked a viral controversy with a lighthearted X post about "banning pajamas" at the airport, igniting a heated social media debate.

February 26

Russia warns against 'provocative actions' around Cuba after 4 killed onboard US-registered speedboat

Russia is warning against "provocative actions" towards Cuba following a deadly shootout between the country’s coast guard and U.S.-registered speedboat.

February 26

GOP pushes to hold sanctuary jurisdictions’ ‘feet to the fire’ in state where Laken Riley was killed

Georgia Republicans are introducing a bill to hold sanctuary jurisdictions financially accountable for damage and crimes committed by illegal immigrants.

February 26

Louisiana teacher arrested for alleged inappropriate behavior with a juvenile

Louisiana police arrested Emma Katherine Prejean, a 29-year-old St. Charles Parish teacher, on charges of inappropriate behavior with a juvenile.

February 25

Illegal immigrant Lyft driver charged with kidnapping, sodomy after allegedly trapping Kentucky mother of 4

An illegal immigrant working as a Kentucky Lyft driver is accused of sexually assaulting a passenger and faces sodomy and kidnapping charges.

February 25

Daughter detailed family turmoil before North Carolina mom vanished for 24 years and turned up alive

A North Carolina woman located after a 24-year disappearance told police she left her family voluntarily. Alcohol abuse and marital problems preceded her disappearance.

February 25

Florida launches probe after Cuba kills 4 aboard US-flagged speedboat near Keys

Florida launches investigation after Cuban government claimed it killed several people aboard U.S.-flagged speedboat near Communist island Tuesday.

February 25

Missing North Carolina mom found alive after 24 years reveals why she left

Michele Hundley Smith, missing since 2001, was found alive in North Carolina after 24 years and told authorities she left due to “ongoing domestic issues," with no foul play suspected.