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February 27, 2024

NBC News alters ‘Republicans pounce’ approach, says GOP invokes Laken Riley murder for immigration crackdown

NBC News altered the "Republicans pounce" approach that is commonly used by some mainstream media outlets to frame news that is difficult for Democrats.

February 27, 2024

Trans Virginia lawmaker storms out of chamber after being called 'sir' by Lt Gov Winsome Sears

Danica Roem, a transgender state senator who identifies as a woman, stormed out of a Virginia Senate legislative session after Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears referred to Roem as "sir."

February 27, 2024

Company owned by WV Gov. Justice found in contempt over nonpayment

Southern Coal Corp., a company owned by Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, has been found in contempt for failing to fulfill orders to pay an insurance company.

February 27, 2024

Venezuelan illegal immigrant charged with sexual assault against 14-year-old in Virginia

The Campbell County Sheriff's Office said that Renzo Mendoza Montes, 32, was arrested on Feb. 22 in connection to the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl that occurred in January.

February 27, 2024

Virginia woman bites officer, grabs police firearm after flipping car in suspected DUI crash: authorities

Malesha Bruner, 25, allegedly struck two cars during a suspected DUI crash before biting a police officer and grabbing an officer's firearm in Arlington.

February 27, 2024

Son of Alabama judge charged in connection with his shooting, police say

Khalfani Hardwick, son of Alabama Judge Johnny Hardwick, was charged with first-degree domestic violence and possessing a firearm when forbidden to do so in the shooting of his father.

February 27, 2024

Following IVF ruling, Biden to send Health and Human Services Secretary to visit Alabama

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is scheduled to visit Alabama following the state's controversial Supreme Court ruling as IVF access becomes a key campaign issue.

February 27, 2024

Georgia fisherman ties state record after reeling in surprise 'trophy-size' catch

A Georgia angler has tied a state fishing record after catching a "trophy-size" yellow perch from Lake Burton. The Cumming resident said he typically pursues bass.

February 27, 2024

Suspect in Georgia nursing student Laken Riley's death accused of 'disfiguring' skull: affidavit

New information added to charging documents say Jose Antonio Ibarra is accused of "disfiguring" Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley's skull.

February 27, 2024

Musk says Dems won’t deport criminal migrants 'because every illegal is a highly likely vote'

Elon Musk says Democrats will not deport criminal illegal immigrants because it means they will lose potential voters. The comments came in the wake of the Laken Riley murder.