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January 10, 2024

Nevada judge rejects Trump ballot eligibility challenge, says GOP opponent 'improperly manufactured' standing

A Nevada judge rejected Republican candidate John Anthony Castro's lawsuit questioning former President Trump's eligibility over the 14th Amendment.

January 10, 2024

California could ban tackle football for kids under 12 over health concerns

Lawmakers in California will begin debate on a bill Wednesday that would ban tackle football for children under the age of 12, citing potential health and safety concerns.

January 10, 2024

When Texas starts acting like California

The fight over environmental and social governance (ESG) policy has gotten so out of control that Texas is seemingly trying to emulate California.

January 9, 2024

University of Utah president discontinues diversity statements, says they will no longer be used in hiring

The University of Utah's president sent a letter to the Presidents Leadership Council (deans, department chairs, and administrators) last Friday dissolving DEI statements.

January 9, 2024

Suspect in plot to kill famous rapper leaves jail

A Nevada judge has set bail at $750,000 for Duane Davis, an alleged southern California gang leader who stands accused of murdering Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996

January 9, 2024

Inmate says he didn't slash Kristin Smart's killer three years after murdering 'I-5 Strangler'

A convicted murderer, who strangled an infamous serial killer in his cell, pleaded not guilty to accusations that he slashed Kristin Smart's killer in a prison ambush

January 9, 2024

California Gov. Newsom to hold special election to replace former House Speaker McCarthy in March

Following the announcement of Kevin McCarthy's resignation, a replacement for CA's 20th Congressional District will be chosen in a special election on March 19

January 9, 2024

Russian national in California pleads guilty to funneling money to 'jihad' fundraiser supporting terror group

The DOJ said a Russian national in California, pleaded guilty to providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization Monday.

January 9, 2024

US rape suspect accused of faking death, fleeing to Scotland is booked in Utah jail

Nicholas Rossi, 36, has been extradited from Scotland to Utah, where he is expected to stand trail for felony rape charges, according to officials.

January 9, 2024

US Navy sailor sentenced to 27 months for transmitting sensitive military info to China

A California-based U.S. Navy sailor has been sentenced to prison for handing the Chinese government sensitive military info, the U.S. Justice Department says.