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January 30, 2024

Georgia DA Fani Willis' alleged lover asks for protective order in divorce case

Special prosecutor Nathan Wade, who is leading the Georgia election interference case, has requested a protective order in his divorce case in Cobb County Superior Court.

January 30, 2024

Sen. Joe Manchin's wife hospitalized after car crash in Alabama, in 'stable condition'

Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin says his wife is in “stable condition" following her involvement Monday in a car accident in Birmingham, Alabama.

January 30, 2024

Kentucky girl for whom Amber Alert was issued is found, father arrested

The 5-year-old Lela Black, who was reported missing after her mother was killed, was found unharmed. She was with her father, who is suspected of murdering her mother.

January 30, 2024

Florida man's truck found 'engulfed in flames' after questioning over wife's disappearance

A missing Florida woman's husband's pickup truck was "fully engulfed in flames" shortly after police questioned him about his missing wife, who was found dead.

January 30, 2024

Virginia police searching for suspect accused of following elderly woman at store, then assaulting her at home

Police in Virginia Beach are searching for a suspect who they say followed an elderly woman around at a store and then to her home, where he assaulted her.

January 30, 2024

North Carolina Gov. Cooper signs executive order to support freed prisoners through education, assistance

North Carolina joined a national effort on Monday aimed at improving outcomes for released prisoners by focusing on education, healthcare and housing.

January 30, 2024

Tennessee man accused of running illegal moonshine operation, deputies confiscate 81 quarts of bootleg alcohol

Deputies in Tennessee busted an illegal moonshine operation, confiscating 81 quarts of bootleg alcohol and a still, authorities said Monday.

January 30, 2024

West Virginia House advances bill requiring state ID to access internet pornography

The WV House Judiciary Committee passed a bill that would require people in the state to present state ID for age verification before accessing internet pornography.

January 30, 2024

Kentucky Senate reviews bill aimed at improving student transportation

Democratic Sen. David Yates has introduced legislation aimed at improving student transportation in Kentucky by allowing districts to use district-owned or leased vehicles.

January 30, 2024

Republican-led Kentucky House advances bill to make paid family leave more accessible

The Kentucky state House has overwhelmingly passed House Bill 179, which proposes a voluntary, market-driven approach to expand access to paid family leave.