US Regions - Page 189

February 2

Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil makes 140th weather prediction

Punxsutawney Phil emerges for the 140th annual Groundhog Day celebration as thousands gather to hear his winter prediction on Gobbler's Knob.

February 2

Hundreds of anti-ICE protesters shut down streets in Portland

Anti-ICE protesters in Portland shut down roads during a march from City Hall to an ICE detention facility, sparking a confrontation with federal agents.

February 2

Massachusetts man using blowtorch on roof to melt ice sets home on fire

A Massachusetts homeowner accidentally ignited a house fire using a blowtorch to melt ice that had built up on his roof during brutal winter weather.

February 2

Distillery owner shocked by loaded Al Capone-era gun hidden in wall: 'Relieved we found it'

Owner of Thornton Distilling Company in Illinois uncovered a loaded, century-old pistol sealed inside an underground limestone well. It's believed to date to the Al Capone era.

February 2

Shooting in Georgia hotel room leaves 1 officer killed, another seriously wounded: 'Unprovoked attack'

A Georgia police officer was killed and another was wounded after a suspect allegedly opened fire in a hotel room as he was being questioned.

February 2

Portland mayor demands ICE leave city after federal agents use tear gas on protesters 'Sickening decisions'

Portland's mayor demanded ICE leave his city after federal agents reportedly deployed tear gas and flash-bang grenades on protesters, including children.

February 1

ICE halts ‘all movement’ due to measles at Texas detention center that held 5-year-old, dad

ICE halts all movement at Texas detention facility after two detainees were diagnosed with measles, sparking quarantine measures and health concerns.

February 1

California AG sues hospital that ended gender transition treatment for minors to comply with Trump policies

California officials are suing a San Diego hospital after it ended gender transition care for minors amid threats from the Trump administration.

February 1

Trump backs former critic Sununu in high-stakes swing state Senate race

President Trump endorsed former critic John Sununu over ally Scott Brown in crucial New Hampshire GOP Senate primary that could determine chamber control.

February 1

Deputy AG denies 5-year-old, father has asylum claim after family released from ICE detention

Young boy detained by ICE with father returns to Minnesota after judge's ruling, as officials clash over family's immigration status and asylum case.