US Regions - Page 173

February 4

'They bully silence': Elementary teacher takes on state union over parental rights ballot measure

Washington teacher Travis Reep criticized state union leaders, saying "activists" drive the opposition to parental rights ballot measures aimed to restore parent-school communication.

February 4

Burt Jones campaign rolls out 'Girl Dads for Burt’ coalition aiming to preserve fairness in girls’ sports

Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is launching a "Girl Dads for Burt" coalition on National Girls & Women in Sports Day, advocating for fairness in female athletics.

February 4

Judge rules federal agents must limit tear gas at protests near Portland ICE building

A federal judge restricted federal officers from using tear gas on protesters outside the ICE facility in Portland after agents deployed gas at demonstrators.

February 4

Trump admin sued by New York, New Jersey over Hudson River tunnel funding freeze: ‘See you in court’

New York and New Jersey are suing the Trump administration after accusing the feds of "illegally withholding" $16 billion in funding for the Gateway project.

February 4

Champ Bailey endorses Burt Jones' coalition to stand up for fairness, safety in girls' sports

Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey endorsed Georgia gubernatorial candidate Burt Jones' "Girl Dads for Burt" coalition seeking to preserve fairness, safety and opportunity in girls' sports.

February 3

Mamdani calls on DA to not prosecute mentally ill man shot by police during alleged knife attack

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he opposes prosecuting the mentally ill man shot by police after charging them with a knife in Queens.

February 3

Girl, 12, dangles from ski chairlift in California before crashing to ground in terrifying video

A 12-year-old girl walked away without major injuries after falling from a ski chairlift at Mammoth Mountain resort in California. The dramatic rescue attempt was caught on video.

February 3

White House approves Medal of Honor for fallen Army Staff Sgt Michael Ollis after yearslong push

The White House approved the Medal of Honor for fallen Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, who died heroically shielding an allied soldier in Afghanistan suicide bombing.

February 3

Trump reacts to NBC host Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy's mysterious abduction

President Donald Trump vowed to call NBC's Savannah Guthrie after her mother's apparent kidnapping in Arizona. The FBI is assisting with the investigation.

February 3

ICE arrests New Orleans police recruit with deportation order who was issued firearm by department

ICE arrested New Orleans police recruit Larry Temah one week before graduation, saying he was issued a firearm despite an active deportation order. The NOPD denied any wrongdoing.