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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.

October 31, 2023

Florida student enters plea in case of viral video attack on teacher

The Florida student who allegedly attacked a teacher's aide for taking his Nintendo Switch will learn his sentencing in January, following a plea entered Monday.

October 31, 2023

Model, ex-FBI agent dad who claimed self-defense plead in her Irish businessman husband's killing

A North Carolina woman and her father entered pleas in connection with the death of her husband. Molly Corbett's husband was killed at their home in 2015.

October 31, 2023

Trump will 'NEVER' take Fulton County plea deal, source says, but other co-defendants unsure

A source familiar with the former president's defense strategy in Georgia says he will "never" take a plea deal, but other defendants are still keeping their options open.

October 31, 2023

GA judges accuse child welfare leader of violating state law

Two juvenile court judges have raised concerns after disclosing that the Georgia commissioner of human services had asked them to confine children in detention facilities.

October 31, 2023

11 arrested in GA in connection to online sexual solicitation of minors

In Georgia, 11 people were taken into custody and are facing charges linked to the online solicitation of minors for sex. The arrests were made during a 3-day sting operation.

October 31, 2023

Winsome Sears touts Youngkin for firing Eventbrite after it blocked Riley Gaines: 'Wholeheartedly agree'

Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears joined 'FOX & Friends First' to discuss Youngkin's decision and the upcoming elections in the Virginia state House and Senate.