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February 18

Illegal immigrant with prior deportation shoots deputy in chest, dies after exchange: DHS

An illegal immigrant previously deported shot a Charleston County deputy during a traffic stop. The deputy survived due to body armor; the suspect was killed in return fire, DHS says.

February 18

Sex offender charged with slashing 13-year-old's neck on Daytona Beach Boardwalk in random attack

A 13-year-old boy narrowly survived a random neck slashing on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk. The suspect, a registered sex offender, was released from jail just days before the attack.

February 18

IMG Academy set to pay nearly $2 million in fines after students' parents linked to Mexican drug cartel

IMG Academy must pay close to $2 million in fines after authorities found that two student-athletes’ parents had connections to a Mexican drug cartel, breaking U.S. counternarcotics rules.

February 18

ICE nabs Iranian national with rape, sodomy convictions after Virginia Democrats move to curb cooperation

ICE arrested an Iranian national with alleged sodomy charges in Virginia, weeks after Gov. Spanberger reversed an immigration cooperation pact with federal agents.

February 18

Unruly Delta customer forces emergency landing in Houston, airline says

Delta flight makes emergency landing due to an allegedly unruly traveler on a flight from Houston to Atlanta, forcing the aircraft to return after takeoff.

February 18

Buddy Carter says Dems have 'blood on their hands' after illegal immigrant fleeing ICE allegedly kills teacher

U.S. Senate candidate Buddy Carter accused Sen. Jon Ossoff and Democrats of having "Georgians' blood on their hands" after teacher allegedly killed by illegal immigrant.

February 17

UFC legend Jorge Masvidal calls for Trump to take out Cuban dictatorship: 'Should have been done 60 years ago'

Jorge Masvidal discusses his views on foreign policy, immigration, and President Donald Trump after the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela.

February 17

Georgia teacher killed in crash after illegal migrant flees ICE stop: DHS

A Savannah elementary school teacher was killed Monday after a man allegedly fleeing federal immigration officers ran a red light and crashed into her vehicle, authorities said.

February 17

Election integrity groups press Supreme Court to require ballots by Election Day

Election integrity groups urge Supreme Court to ban counting mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day, potentially affecting laws in 14 states and D.C.

February 17

Mississippi's school miracle shames failing Chicago leaders on education

Pastor Corey Brooks reveals how Mississippi has transformed from 49th to 9th in reading while Chicago's South Side schools continue failing students.