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March 11, 2024

North Carolina mom charged with killing second baby during co-sleeping

A North Carolina mom is facing charges, for the second time, of accidentally killing her baby while co-sleeping, Wilmington police said.

March 11, 2024

Georgia gang member charged with drug crimes captured in Mexico while on the run

A fugitive wanted for federal drug crimes in Georgia and then fled authorities was arrested over the weekend in Mexico, the FBI said Monday.

March 11, 2024

Virginia plane crash claims lives of 4 adults, 1 child; reported emergency before crash

A plane crash in Bath County, Virginia, at the Ingalls Field Airport, on March 10, 2024, resulted in the death of four adults and one child, according to state police.

March 11, 2024

Georgia brothers convicted in roommate attack during argument over Mexican politics, religion

Two brother were sentenced to decades in prison for attacking their roommate during a heated fight over the victim's religion and Mexican politics.

March 11, 2024

School choice is ‘personal’: Walter Blanks Jr.

Tennessee school choice advocate Walter Blanks Jr. joins ‘America Reports’ to discuss efforts gaining political momentum nationwide.

March 11, 2024

Man airlifted to hospital after crocodile bite in Florida's Everglades

A man had to be airlifted to a hospital over the weekend after being bitten by a crocodile at a Florida national park over the weekend.

March 11, 2024

Georgia prepares for first lethal execution in more than 4 years

An execution scheduled in Georgia would mark the state's first in over four years, ending a hiatus triggered by a pandemic-induced agreement that halted lethal injections.

March 11, 2024

South Carolina budget proposal would include raises for teachers and state workers

South Carolina's House is debating a spending plan including raises for teachers and state employees. Requests from agencies exceed available funds, resulting in a tight budget.

March 11, 2024

Tennessee legislature moves to reverse ordinances weakening police authority after Tyre Nichols' death

A Tennessee lawmaker is sponsoring legislation to reverse a series of ordinances that prevent officers from performing traffic stops for a list of minor offenses.

March 11, 2024

Kentucky pediatrician sought spiritual healers for 'death spell,' 'voodoo' to kill ex-husband: court docs

Kentucky doctor Stephanie Russell allegedly sought spiritual healers for a "death spell" to cast upon her ex-husband after a contentious custody battle.