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February 11, 2025

Louisiana resumes executions after 15-year pause, approves use of nitrogen gas method

Gov. Jeff Landry announced the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections has implemented protocol to carry out death sentences using nitrogen gas.

February 11, 2025

China expands influence near wealthy Florida enclave as migrants from communist country flood into US

Gordon G. Chang discussed China's growing influence in the Caribbean region and the national security threat it could present.

February 11, 2025

'Bourbon Street Hustler' arrested in connection with Super Bowl reporter's death linked to Las Vegas drugging

Danette Colbert, a Louisiana woman dubbed the "Bourbon Street Hustler," is accused of stealing Super Bowl reporter Adan Manzano's credit card before he was found dead.

February 11, 2025

Florida off-duty corrections deputy killed in 'targeted' attack: 'We are distraught'

An off-duty corrections deputy was shot and killed in what authorities are describing as a "targeted" incident on Monday night in Palm Beach County, Florida.

February 10, 2025

Hegseth says Fort Bragg is coming back, but with a twist

On Monday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo that orders the Army to rename Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg, this time in honor of a different soldier.

February 10, 2025

Google Maps, FAA officially acknowledges Gulf of America after Trump declaration: 'Isn't it beautiful?'

President Donald Trump's official name change from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America began rolling out on Monday, with the FAA and Google Maps updating their systems.

February 10, 2025

Suspect in brutal Louisiana hammer attack on college student subject of ICE hold request

Immigration officials have filed a detained hold request on a man accused of randomly attacking a Louisiana college student last week with a hammer.

February 10, 2025

Virginia's high school sports governing body to comply with Trump's 'Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports' order

The Virginia High School League announced Monday that effective immediately they will be in compliance with Trump's "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" order.

February 10, 2025

Brother of Parkland shooter arrested in Virginia for allegedly trespassing at three schools

Zachary Cruz, the brother of the Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz was arrested last week for allegedly trespassing at three Virginia schools.

February 10, 2025

Florida sheriff asks Trump's ICE to remove Biden-era 'shackles'

A Florida sheriff says federal immigration authorities need to remove the "shackles" from local law enforcement agencies so they can assist in deporting criminal illegal migrants.