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February 12, 2024

Fulton County DA Fani Willis accused of lying about timing of affair with Trump prosecutor

Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis faces new allegations that she lied about the timing of her relationship with Trump prosecutor Nathan Wade in court filings.

February 12, 2024

13 hospitalized after Florida tour boat, vessel collide near PortMiami

A tour boat and private vessel collided off the shores of PortMiami Sunday, sending 13 people to the hospital. The crash is under investigation, officials said.

February 12, 2024

Virginia Gov. Youngkin prioritizes mental health policy as police are overwhelmed by cases

Virginia Republican Gov. Youngkin has introduced initiatives to changed the way psychiatric care is delivered as mental health becomes a growing priority across the country.

February 12, 2024

Ex-Alabama police officer pleads not guilty to murder in deadly shooting of man outside his own home

Former Alabama police officer Mac Bailey Marquette pleaded not guilty in the fatal shooting of a man in front of his own home during a dispute with a tow truck driver.

February 12, 2024

Slain Microsoft exec, suspects got into heated argument at Mormon church over kids' hair, records show

Florida police reports released in slain Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan's case reveal new details about an alleged argument between the victim, his ex-wife and her husband, at a Mormon church.

February 12, 2024

On this day in history, February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln is born in Kentucky

On this day in history, Feb. 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln — America's 16th president — was born in Kentucky. He spent his childhood in the wilderness of 19th-century Indiana before becoming a politician.

February 11, 2024

Tennessee police apprehend suspect allegedly involved in crime spree leaving 1 man dead, others injured

A 20-year-old man was apprehended by Memphis, Tennessee law enforcement officials after allegedly going on a crime spree resulting in one person getting killed, and other injured.

February 11, 2024

Nuns drop New York like a bad habit, move to sunny Florida: 'Silence and solitude'

Discalced Carmelite nuns announced their move from Buffalo, New York, where the religious community had lived for more than 100 years, to Florida for "silence and solitude."

February 11, 2024

FL parents, school board concerned over permission slip for students to attend some Black History Month events

Miami-Dade school board members on Wednesday shared concerns about parents being required to sign a permission slip asking for consent for their child to attend Black History Month events.

February 11, 2024

White House responds to Trump encouraging Russia to do 'whatever' they want to some NATO members: 'Unhinged'

The White House slammed former President Trump for his "appalling" comments encouraging Russia to do what they want to NATO members that fail to meet defense spending guidelines.