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January 16, 2024

Alabama death row execution by nitrogen gas could 'amount to torture,' violate human rights treaties, UN says

The United Nations is calling for Alabama to halt the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith over the method planned, nitrogen hypoxia, which it says is torture.

January 16, 2024

Virginia woman dies after falling 100 feet in cave in western portion of state

A 38-year-old woman from Fairlawn, Virginia reportedly fell 100 feet in a cave in the western portion of the state, where she was found dead.

January 16, 2024

Georgia House GOP eyes 9-figure preschool spending hike

Republican leadership in the Georgia House of Representatives are considering increasing funding for the state's prekindergarten program by over $100 million.

January 16, 2024

Mississippi Gov. Reeves pushes for $350M in EV battery plant incentives

Republican Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday spoke on a proposed electric vehicle battery plant that would employ 2,000, and is seeking $350 million in incentives for the project.

January 16, 2024

Mississippi chicken plant supplying Chick-fil-A, cited for teen's death after he was sucked into machine

A Mississippi chicken processing plant that provides poultry to Chick-fil-A was found responsible for a teen sanitation worker's death after he was sucked into a machine.

January 16, 2024

Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Dulles, Ronald Reagan airports

Health officials in Washington, D.C., and Virginia are warning the public about a possible measles exposure at two heavily trafficked airports in the area.

January 16, 2024

Florida art teacher allegedly filmed sex acts with her 8th-grade student in hotel, car

Marie-Jo Gordo, 29, faces three counts of sexually exploiting a minor and child porn charges after dozens of videos depicting sex acts between her and her former student were uncovered

January 16, 2024

Ahead of March for Life, Mississippi unveils mobile app to help pregnant moms

FIRST ON FOX: Mississippi is launching an app to help connect pregnant women with resources ranging from healthcare and adoption to financial assistance and job opportunities.

January 16, 2024

Alex Murdaugh returns to court to fight for new murder trial

Alex Murdaugh appeared in a South Carolina courtroom Tuesday as his attorneys argue for a new trial in his double murder case, citing allegations of jury tampering.

January 16, 2024

Florida man throws beer can, shoots AR-15 because of speeding driver in his neighborhood: sheriff

A Florida man was arrested after throwing a beer at a speeding vehicle and firing his AR-15 rifle three times because he was upset with a driver speeding in his neighborhood.