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December 12, 2024

Crystal Mangum confesses to lying about being raped by Duke lacrosse players in 2006

Crystal Mangum confessed to lying about being raped by Duke Lacrosse players 16 years after starting a national controversy based on a lie.

December 12, 2024

Youngkin to draft sanctuary city ban, making state funding contingent on ICE cooperation

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will announce a plan to institute a sanctuary city ban and withhold state funds for policing to such jurisdictions.

December 12, 2024

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis launches bid for open House seat at Trump’s urging

GOP congressional candidate Jimmy Patronis discusses inflation ticking up ahead of Trump's return to office and his decision to jump in the race for Matt Gaetz's congressional seat.

December 12, 2024

Florida officials rescue two dolphins stranded in shallow lagoon: 'All hands on deck'

Two dolphins stranded in shallow waters of a Florida lagoon were rescued after multiple agencies in Lee County teamed up to pull the mammals to safety.

December 11, 2024

Trump assassination attempt suspect Routh's legal team considers insanity defense

Trump assassination suspect Ryan Routh appeared for a hearing on Wednesday, where his legal team said it is considering the insanity defense.

December 11, 2024

Fani Willis declines to share Jack Smith, Jan 6 records, in a blow to conservative watchdogs

The Fulton County D.A.'s office said the documents either do not exist or are exempt from disclosure under state law.

December 11, 2024

Alex Murdaugh lawyers file appeal alleging ousted South Carolina court clerk swayed jury

Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh, 56, filed an appeal for a new murder trial on Tuesday, citing improper testimony and Becky Hill's alleged jury tampering.

December 11, 2024

'DeSanta Claus' strikes again: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces extra days off for state workers

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced additional days off for state workers in December 2024, lending credence to the nickname "DeSanta Claus."

December 11, 2024

Florida lawmaker introduces bill to require DACA students to pay out-of-state tuition

Florida state Sen. Randy Fine proposed a bill to require students in the Sunshine State with DACA status to pay out-of-state tuition for college.

December 11, 2024

Florida man kills father, wounds mother after father told him to stop playing video games, get a job

A Florida man allegedly shot and killed his father and wounded his mother after his father nagged him for spending too much time playing video games and not getting a job.