December 9 Arkansas woman and children found dead at mansion home day after final divorce hearing with estranged husband Arkansas mother and two children found shot dead day after divorce hearing. Charity Beallis had expressed fears for her safety before the tragic deaths.
December 9 Ohio surgeon allegedly forced abortion pills into sleeping girlfriend's mouth after learning of pregnancy A Toledo doctor is accused of secretly giving his girlfriend abortion pills, leading to a grand jury indictment on multiple felony charges.
December 9 Luigi Mangione said 'all these people are here for a mass murder, wild' at arraignment: police officer Luigi Mangione expressed shock at crowd size during Pennsylvania arraignment for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO, police officer testifies.
December 9 At least 1 dead in campus shooting at Kentucky State University as governor says suspect in custody: police A shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort was first reported by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on social media Tuesday, with a suspect in custody and at least one person killed.
December 9 Oregon teens who protested trans athlete at medal podium settle free speech lawsuit vs sports league Former Oregon high school athletes Alexa Anderson and Reese Eckard reached an agreement with OSAA in their free speech lawsuit over protesting a transgender competitor.
December 9 Student killed in fight at North Carolina high school as sheriff calls for community prayers Student dies after fight at North Forsyth High School in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Sheriff confirms no community danger as investigation continues.
December 9 Trump's approval climbs as Republicans rally behind president's affordability agenda: poll Trump's approval rating climbs to 41% ahead of major economy speech in Pennsylvania, with Republican support driving the increase in new Reuters poll.
December 9 Pritzker signs bill to further shield illegal immigrants in Illinois from deportations Illinois enacts comprehensive immigration protection law safeguarding families at courthouses, hospitals, and day cares amid federal enforcement crackdown.
December 9 Jay Jones targeted as AGs urge national groups to deny membership over scandals: ‘Stain on our institution’ Montana AG Austin Knudsen leads effort against Virginia's Jay Jones after violent rhetoric toward political opponents and their children surfaces in texts.
December 9 Letitia James faces lawsuit for allegedly threatening school board members over debate against trans athletes School board members sue New York Attorney General Letitia James claiming First Amendment violations for restricting public debate on transgender student policies.