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December 12, 2023

Kentucky charter school funding law struck down by judge, dealing blow to school choice advocates

A Kentucky judge has struck down a 2022 law aimed at establishing funding for charter schools, marking another legal setback for school choice advocates.

December 12, 2023

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear begins second term with oath renewal: 'We must face this challenge'

Democratic Governor Andy Beshear renewed his oath of office in Kentucky's Capitol on Tuesday, marking the start of his second term following his reelection.

December 12, 2023

Florida lawmakers consider bill that would allow killing bears to protect property

Florida lawmakers will be discussing a proposed bill Tuesday that would allow homeowners to kill bears on their property in self-defense.

December 12, 2023

Family of Alabama man who was killed by police files $36M wrongful death lawsuit against city

The family of Jawan Dallas, a 36-year-old man who died after being shocked with a stun gun by Mobile police, has filed a $36 million wrongful death lawsuit against the city.

December 12, 2023

Florida man arrested for allegedly refusing to pay for 'Waffle House' tattoo

A Florida man was arrested after he refused to pay for a $250 "Waffle House" tattoo he received earlier this month in St. Petersburg, deputies said.

December 12, 2023

Missing Wyoming woman's estranged boyfriend is 'suspect in a homicide case': court docs

The lawyer representing the boyfriend of a missing Wyoming mom said his client "is a suspect in a homicide investigation" in the latest court filings.

December 11, 2023

House Freedom Caucus elects Republican who voted to oust McCarthy as new leader

The House Freedom Caucus elected a new leader in Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., Monday night, giving him significantly more sway over GOP policy next year.

December 11, 2023

Man charged in double murder of Florida pastor and newlywed wife: report

A pair of unidentified Florida newlyweds were shot and killed over the weekend and a man has been arrested and charged with two murder counts.

December 11, 2023

Florida police officer quits after being arrested for shoplifting multiple times: authorities

A Florida police officer who was allegedly caught shoplifting at a Walmart by not scanning items but putting them in his bag, was arrested and has since quit his job.

December 11, 2023

Rapper Rich The Kid arrested in Miami Beach during bomb threat probe; 'I'll bond out in 20 minutes'

Rapper Rich The Kid was arrested in Florida early Monday as police were looking into a suspected bomb threat at a Miami Beach hotel, authorities said.