December 12 Minnesota's Somali fraud scandal exposes the hidden cost of immigration Minnesota benefits fraud involving Somali immigrants costs taxpayers over $250 million through allegedly bogus programs, revealing fiscal impacts of mass migration.
December 12 Family of slain Chicago officer sues city, says department ignored warnings about dangerous partner The family of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera filed a wrongful death lawsuit after she was fatally shot by partner Carlos Baker on duty over the summer.
December 12 Mississippi governor orders release of man who served more than 10 years of illegal 15-year sentence Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves granted clemency to Marcus Taylor, who served more than 10 years of a sentence for a crime with a five-year maximum penalty.
December 12 Invasive pest never before seen in North America threatens Texas food supply, officials warn Invasive pasture mealybug spreads across 20+ Texas counties, threatening grazing lands and livestock operations. Never before seen in North America.
December 11 US Border Patrol agent kills suspected cartel smuggler after 'struggle' near Texas riverbank A U.S. Border Patrol agent is alive after shooting and killing a suspected cartel smuggler during a "struggle" at the border, according to Texas law enforcement.
December 11 Massachusetts man diagnosed with deadly lung disease linked to popular kitchen countertops Health officials warn of a preventable but potentially fatal lung disease linked to quartz countertops. Massachusetts reported its first silicosis case involved a stone worker.
December 11 Newsom says Trump is one of the 'most destructive' president of his lifetime: 'This guy is reckless' California Gov. Gavin Newsom called President Trump one of the "most destructive presidents" in his lifetime, warning that the republic is at a "real risk."
December 11 Black Lives Matter OKC leader charged with wire fraud, money laundering in alleged $3.15M embezzlement scheme Black Lives Matter OKC's leader is accused of using donated bail money for Jamaica trips, luxury shopping and real estate purchases in a federal fraud case.
December 11 Viral footage shows DoorDash driver allegedly pepper-spraying customer's food order during delivery Shocking footage shows a DoorDash driver pepper-spraying a customer's Arby's order in Evansville, and a criminal investigation was launched after a couple fell ill.
December 11 Trump announces pardon for Colorado clerk: 'Simply wanted to make sure that our elections were fair' President Donald Trum pardoned former Colorado clerk Tina Peters, who was convicted of breaching voting systems. A federal judge recently denied her request for release.