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August 29, 2023

North Carolina law grants police more power to release photos of juveniles suspected of violent crimes

A new North Carolina state law would allow police in some cases to release photos of juveniles suspected of violent crimes like murder to help arrest the suspect.

August 28, 2023

Video shows Jacksonville shooter putting on tactical vest, stopped at other store before Dollar General attack

Jacksonville authorities released video showing the lase movements of a gunman who killed three Black shoppers.

August 28, 2023

Florida fire rescue chopper crashes into apartment and kills 2, including paramedic: police

A fire rescue helicopter crashed into a Broward County building on Monday, with first responders rushing six people to a nearby hospital. A paramedic and a resident both died.

August 28, 2023

Biden claims to have 'literally' convinced Strom Thurmond to vote for Civil Rights Act — at 21 years old

President Biden claimed to have convinced South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond to vote for the Civil Rights Act when he was 21 years old.

August 28, 2023

Haley hauls $1 million in 72 hours after the first GOP presidential primary debate

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says her Republican White House campaign hauled in $1 million in fundraising in following the first GOP presidential debate

August 28, 2023

UNC Chapel Hill all clear after lockdown, suspect in custody, faculty member fatally shot

Shortly after 1 p.m., the school sent out an alert saying, "Emergency: Armed, dangerous person on or near campus. Go inside now; avoid windows."

August 28, 2023

Florida Democrat claims DeSantis’ anti-woke policies to blame for Jacksonville shooting: 'Blood on his hands'

Florida state lawmaker Angie Nixon condemned her state's governor, Ron DeSantis, suggesting that his policies and rhetoric have helped provoke racialized violence.

August 28, 2023

Democratic candidate withdraws from Mississippi secretary of state race due to health issues

The Democratic contender for the position of Mississippi secretary of state, has decided to withdraw from the upcoming November general election due to health challenges.

August 28, 2023

Retired judge leading Georgia's State Election Board resigns amid election fraud controversies

A retired federal judge who led Georgia's State Election Board is resigning from his role, as the panel dealt with claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential vote.

August 28, 2023

Georgia man arrested after 'Ding Dong Ditch' prank ends in violence: police

William Raymond Cole was arrested for allegedly choking a teenager in a group that had ding-dong ditched his house on Sunday, police say. He was charged with two felonies.