US Regions - Page 387

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.