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January 19, 2024

Freedom Caucus revolts in South Carolina over claims GOP plans to 'muzzle' legislative powers, boost Dems

The South Carolina Freedom Caucus is hitting back at their fellow Republicans over legislation they say is intended to "muzzle" their ability to participate in the legislative process.

January 18, 2024

Escaped Tennessee child rape suspect turns himself in after 45 minutes in freezing cold, police say

An accused child rapist, who fled from police custody in Tennessee, turned himself in just 45 minutes after escaping due to the freezing cold winter weather.

January 18, 2024

Youngkin says holding fentanyl dealers accountable is 'just common sense' after Virginia Dems sink bill

GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia said holding fentanyl dealers accountable is "just common sense" after Democrats in the Virginia state Senate voted down harsher penalties.

January 18, 2024

Florida Senate passes bills seeking to expand health care availability

Florida Senate looks to expand health care availability, giving a win to Republican leadership in the Legislature, passing a top priority of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo.

January 18, 2024

Florida man allegedly shoots, kills 1, injures 2 after writing teenage daughter a love letter: authorities

A Tampa, Florida man who allegedly sent a love letter to his daughter, shot and killed a woman while injuring two others and firing at responding police officers, officials said.

January 18, 2024

Virginia man acquitted in deadly 2021 high school basketball game shooting

A Virginia jury has cleared Demari Batten, 20, of fatally shooting 17-year-old Justice Dunham outside a high school basketball game in 2021.

January 18, 2024

Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifah to join The Rolling Stones at 2024 Jazz Fest

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest has announced its full 2024 lineup, which is expected to be headlined by Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifah and Jon Batiste.

January 18, 2024

Rare venomous lizards hatch at Georgia zoo as conservationists work to save species

Zoo Atlanta in Georgia recently sent 11 Guatemalan beaded lizards to Central America to help boost the native population of the species , which is significantly endangered.

January 18, 2024

Georgia Trump prosecutor Fani Willis faces hearing on alleged misconduct

A state court in Georgia will hear evidence relating to alleged misconduct by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who launched a case against former President Trump.

January 18, 2024

Mississippi mother's post of son's school 'disciplinary incident' for saying 'Jesus Christ' goes viral

A Mississippi mother's Facebook post of her son getting in trouble for saying "Jesus Christ" at school has gotten thousands of reactions, comments and shares.