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April 3, 2024

Louisiana Democrat bucks party by voting for school choice bill: Poor kids ‘trapped in failing schools'

Louisiana Democrat State Rep. Jason Hughes shared concern over the public school system and voted for a school choice bill, bucking his party.

April 3, 2024

Special Counsel Jack Smith hits back at judge for 'fundamentally flawed legal premise' in Trump documents case

Special Counsel Jack Smith rebuked Florida District Judge Aileen Cannon for a jury instruction order based on a "fundamentally flawed legal premise" in the Trump document case.

April 3, 2024

Youngkin mourns K-9 dog stabbed to death by 'barbaric' MS-13 gang members: 'Will be held accountable'

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin honored a K-9 that was killed while defending an officer trying to settle a prison fight between verified MS-13 members.

April 3, 2024

Inmates, guards among 13 sentenced in drug trafficking scheme at Louisiana's max-security prison

13 people convicted in connection with a large-scale drug trafficking scheme based at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola have been sentenced.

April 3, 2024

A new election law battle is brewing in Georgia, this time over voter challenges

Georgia is again tinkering with state election laws, and Republican lawmakers have passed a bill that would allow for people to be removed from voting rolls through 'challenges to voter eligibility.'

April 3, 2024

Florida man says space object crashed into his house. Why NASA is taking him seriously

NASA has launched an investigation into an object that a Florida man says crashed through his roof from space, nearly hitting his son and causing major damage.

April 3, 2024

1 hospitalized after North Carolina college dorm shooting

One person was hospitalized following reports of a shooting at a North Carolina Central University residence hall, according to police.

April 3, 2024

Norwegian Cruise says stranded American passengers were over hour late to ship, given passports: report

Norwegian Cruise Line said the stranded group of eight – including six Americans – was an hour late getting back to the ship from their excursion.

April 3, 2024

Tennessee educator named Teacher of the Year for creating curriculum that helps diverse students thrive

A 2nd grade teacher in rural Tennessee has been named the 2024 National Teacher of the Year. Missy Testerman received the award for her diverse curriculum.

April 3, 2024

Sweet home Alabama orange rolls have taken 'state by storm' of sugar, butter, citrus

Alabama orange rolls have grown into an local culinary specialty. The orange rolls of venerable All Steak restaurant were named one of the 100 best things to eat in Alabama.