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February 26, 2025

Mississippi city drops libel lawsuit against local paper forced to remove editorial critical of officials

The City of Clarksdale agreed to drop its lawsuit against the Clarksdale Press Register after successfully forcing them to take down an editorial last week.

February 26, 2025

‘Island Boys’ rapper Franky Venegas arrested in Florida on gun, drug charges

"Island Boys" rapper Franky Venegas, also known by his stage name Kodiyakredd, was arrested during a traffic stop in Florida on gun and drug charges.

February 26, 2025

Birmingham nightclub massacre suspect now charged in 2023 shooting death of Alabama firefighter

Damien McDaniel, 22, is accused of killing 14 people in the Birmingham, Alabama, area, including firefighter Jordan Melton, who died after a gunman targeted him at work in July 2023.

February 26, 2025

Brian Laundrie-Gabby Petito docuseries highlights payment to lawyer connected to bin Laden

Gabby Petito's parents have renewed their skepticism over a $25,000 payment to a Wyoming lawyer after Brian Laundrie placed a "frantic" phone call to his dad.

February 26, 2025

Gov. Glenn Youngkin offers support to federal workers fired by DOGE: 'We care about you'

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced a new website to assist federal workers who have experienced job dislocation as a result of DOGE.

February 26, 2025

Georgia bill passed in state Senate likened to 'DOGE Lite'

Georgia state Senators passed a bill on Monday that is likened to DOGE and will aim to reduce costs and increase accountability for state agencies.

February 25, 2025

Florida Rep. Byron Donalds announces plans to run for governor

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., announced plans to run for Florida governor in 2026 during an interview on "Hannity" Tuesday night. Donalds has been endorsed by President Donald Trump.

February 25, 2025

Family of fallen Virginia police officer say expecting father, 25, 'never hesitated' to help those in need

Family members and peers remember a fallen Virginia Beach police officer, who was expecting his first child in the coming months.

February 25, 2025

Woman behind bogus Graceland auction plot pleads guilty to federal charge

The Missouri woman accused by federal authorities of trying to sell Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion pleaded guilty to a federal charge Tuesday.

February 25, 2025

NASA should dump DC for the Sunshine State, DeSantis and other Florida Republicans suggest

Gov. Ron DeSantis and other Florida Republicans advocate relocating NASA's headquarters from Washington D.C. to the Sunshine State.