US Regions - Page 370

December 18

North Carolina's longest-serving governor dies at 88 after serving 4 terms in office

Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, who served a record 16 years and championed education, has died at 88 years old, his daughter announced.

December 18

Milwaukee County judge found guilty of obstructing federal immigration agents in courthouse incident

Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan found guilty of federal obstruction for helping man evade ICE agents at courthouse, faces up to five years in prison.

December 18

Minneapolis police chief blasts ICE after agent seen dragging woman through street, kneeling on her back

Minneapolis' police chief condemns "disturbing" incident where an ICE agent was caught on video kneeling on pregnant woman's back and dragging her through the street.

December 18

Racing world remembers former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle after deadly plane crash

NASCAR veteran Greg Biffle, his wife, children and four others died in a North Carolina plane crash, leading to tributes from racing fans and political leaders.

December 18

Ex-NASCAR star Greg Biffle, family members killed in North Carolina plane crash

Former NASCAR star Greg Biffle and his family were killed as an airplane they were on crashed and burst into flames at a North Carolina airport

December 18

Florida executes man convicted of killing airman and girlfriend in 1987 home invasion

Florida executed Frank Walls for a double murder conviction, marking the state's record 19th execution this year, more than any other state.

December 18

Former Alabama football star AJ McCarron ends statewide political bid to take UFL head coaching role

Skip Holtz stepped down after a four-year run coaching the UFL’s Birmingham Stallions. On Thursday, the team named three-time BCS champion AJ McCarron as the franchise's next coach.

December 18

Controversy grows as California forces schools to switch to athletics league that lets males in girls sports

Tahoe Truckee school district must switch to a California sports league, creating winter weather travel dangers through Donner Pass that Rep. Kevin Kiley calls unsafe.

December 18

California Democratic candidate uses wrong photo for Rep Jasmine Crockett's congressional endorsement

California candidate Esther Kim Varet's campaign used the wrong photo for an endorsement announcement, sparking a racial controversy in a competitive House race.

December 18

Ten Commandments monument returns to Kentucky state Capitol grounds after 40 years

Kentucky's Ten Commandments monument returns to state Capitol grounds after over 40 years, following legislative approval and Supreme Court ruling changes.