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November 1, 2023

Long-shot Biden challenger Dean Phillips scolds Dem leaders calling his campaign disrespectful to Black voters

Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips - who's primary challenging President Biden - is pushing back against criticism from a top Biden ally that he's being disrespectful to Black voters

October 31, 2023

Section of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway closed after visitors interacted with bears

A stretch of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway is closed after multiple reports of visitors feeding and attempting to hold a young bear, the National Park Service said.

October 31, 2023

Mother of Nashville-area man killed by police sues

Linda Allen, whose 39-year-old son, Eric, was killed in a 2022 confrontation with Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, police, is suing the city and three law enforcement personnel.

October 31, 2023

Mississippi AG's office rules 3 police shootings were justified

Three separate police shootings that took place last year were justified, the Mississippi Attorney General's Office announced on Tuesday.

October 31, 2023

West Virginia University VP out after sweeping staff cuts

Rob Alsop, West Virginia University's vice president for strategic initiatives, is set to step down from his position Nov. 18, before leaving the school entirely at the end of January.

October 31, 2023

Missing Halloween for heart surgery: Neighbors throw early trick-or-treat surprise for 4-year-old girl

Naz Hassan, 4, of Syria, was sad to learn she would have to miss trick-or-treating due to heart surgery — but her community made sure she was still able to experience her favorite holiday.

October 31, 2023

Youngkin order calls for crackdown on antisemitism, other religious hate crimes in Virginia

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday issued an executive directive aimed at combatting anti-religious hate crimes as tensions flair over the Israel-Hamas war.

October 31, 2023

Florida city's first chief equity officer quits $185,000 salary job less than month in

Lenice C. Emanuel resigned as the first chief equity officer for St. Petersburg, Florida, less than a month into the job, which pays an annual salary of $185,000.

October 31, 2023

Gov. Justice appoints Spencer, WV utility clerk to House of Delegates

Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced Tuesday the appointment of Spencer-based administrative clerk Erica Moore to an empty House of Delegates seat.

October 31, 2023

Former MI employee files whistleblower lawsuit seeking $382 million after funds misused

An ex-employee has filed a lawsuit against their former Mississippi employer, asking the company to repay $382 million in federal funds that were improperly used.