US Regions - Page 134

February 18

Duffy gives Illinois 30-day ultimatum after audit finds 1 in 5 noncitizen truck licenses issued illegally

Illinois faces losing $128M in federal highway funding after USDOT finds one-in-five CDL licenses issued to noncitizens were allegedly illegal under federal law.

February 18

After decade of GOP control, Democrats recruit challenger in key swing state

Democrat Cinde Warmington launches gubernatorial campaign against Gov. Kelly Ayotte in New Hampshire, targeting affordability and Trump policies.

February 18

‘Good Samaritan’ describes tackling trans shooter at Rhode Island ice rink: ‘Went for the gun’

Michael Black described how he tackled a gunman during a fatal shooting at a Pawtucket, Rhode Island, high school hockey game.

February 18

Unruly Delta customer forces emergency landing in Houston, airline says

Delta flight makes emergency landing due to an allegedly unruly traveler on a flight from Houston to Atlanta, forcing the aircraft to return after takeoff.

February 18

ICE arrests alleged child sex offender released under Connecticut sanctuary laws

Federal officials criticized Connecticut's sanctuary policies after an alleged child predator was released despite an ICE detainer request in controversial case.

February 18

Buddy Carter says Dems have 'blood on their hands' after illegal immigrant fleeing ICE allegedly kills teacher

U.S. Senate candidate Buddy Carter accused Sen. Jon Ossoff and Democrats of having "Georgians' blood on their hands" after teacher allegedly killed by illegal immigrant.

February 18

DOJ announces conviction in Minnesota meth ring linked to Sinaloa cartel

A fifth defendant linked to a meth trafficking ring tied to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel. was convicted in Minnesota after a six-day federal trial.

February 18

Beloved millionaire Maine philanthropist shot dead in ritzy DC suburb assisted living home, no arrests made

Millionaire philanthropist shot dead at upscale assisted living facility in Washington D.C. suburb. Robert Fuller Jr., 87, found with severe head trauma.

February 18

Wealthy coastal enclave's dirty secret revealed through wastewater testing surveillance

Luxury island Nantucket, off the coast of Massachusetts, shows cocaine levels far beyond the national average in wastewater surveillance, revealing hidden substance abuse issues.

February 18

'Devil in the Ozarks' gets more prison time for escaping, now in supermax facility

The "Devil in the Ozarks" gets 13 more years for Arkansas prison escape. Grant Hardin used makeshift uniform and black marker disguise to flee custody.