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February 29, 2024

Stephen A. Smith scolds Biden for pushing ‘racial tropes’ after fried chicken dinner with Black family

ESPN star Stephen A. Smith scolded President Biden for sharing a fried chicken dinner with a Black family, noting that it wasn’t "the greatest look" and pushed "racial tropes."

February 29, 2024

ICE says Georgia murder suspect's brother was previously arrested, but detainers were ignored

The brother of the Georgia student murder suspect was arrested multiple times in 2023, but Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainers were not honored, the agency said.

February 29, 2024

Former Tennessee deputy gets 70 months for role in Jan. 6 riot

Ronald McAbee, a former sheriff's deputy from Williamson County, Tennessee, has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot.

February 29, 2024

Oversight board to require clearance before NC public universities change athletics divisions

The board that oversees North Carolina's public university system is set to require schools to receive approval before changing athletic conferences.

February 29, 2024

Louisiana man who allegedly killed toddler, shot self was distraught over elder son's murder, police say

Melvin McClinton Sr., 39, of Kenner, Louisiana, reportedly fatally shot his three-year-old son in a murder-suicide attempt out of distress over his other son's killing.

February 29, 2024

Georgia's GOP-led Senate passes funding ban on 'Marxist and socialist' American Library Association

The Georgia Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would ban libraries from spending public and private funds on the American Library Association.

February 29, 2024

Alabama House, Senate pass protections for IVF after court ruling

The Alabama House and Senate overwhelmingly voted on Thursday to approve legal protections for health care businesses that provide in vitro fertilization services.

February 29, 2024

Florida woman attacks teen, woman with hot sauce bottle: police

Tracy Lawson, 37, was arrested after she allegedly used a hot sauce bottle as a weapon against another woman and a 15-year-old following a dispute, police said.

February 29, 2024

South Carolina lawmakers debate electing judges; no big changes expected

Lawmakers in South Carolina's General Assembly are debating making changes in how the Palmetto State choose judges through a new bill which proposes procedural adaptations.

February 29, 2024

Florida couple arrested for allegedly kidnapping cousin's baby, posing as Amazon delivery driver

Officials in Washington state said a Florida couple has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a baby in a elaborate scheme where one of the suspects posed as an Amazon delivery driver.