November 17 Chimpanzee escapes from Indianapolis Zoo enclosure, triggering emergency lockdown After a female chimpanzee escaped an enclosure at the Indianapolis Zoo, a lockdown and emergency response were triggered. The animal was safely sedated and returned with no injuries, the zoo said.
November 17 Protester confronts HSI agent over immigration arrests during Charlotte operation A tense exchange caught on video shows a woman challenging a Homeland Security Investigations agent about immigration arrests as crowds surrounded officers during Operation Charlotte’s Web. (Oliya Scootercaster FreedomNewsTV)
November 17 Zeldin overhauls Biden-era water rule to end ‘weaponization’ that led ‘puddles’ to trigger pricy permits EPA chief Lee Zeldin announces major overhaul of Biden-era water regulations that forced landowners to pay costly permits for building on soggy ground and puddles.
November 17 Illegal immigrant with rap sheet charged in hammer attack on woman jogging in park, released under Biden: DHS Immigration officials place detainer on suspect in Texas park hammer attack. Biden administration previously released alleged attacker despite 2024 criminal arrests.
November 17 Repeat offender allegedly kills 14-year-old girl, has criminal history dating back to 2000: officials Repeat offender with criminal history dating to 2000 charged with murdering 14-year-old girl in Vandalia, Illinois, sparking mother's call for justice.
November 17 Father dies trying to save 7-year-old daughter after giant wave sweeps her out to sea at California beach Powerful 15-20 foot wave at Garrapata State Beach pulls young girl into surf, father dies trying to save her. Both bodies have been recovered.
November 17 Trump continues hammering MTG after she labels his attacks 'a dog whistle to dangerous radicals' President Donald Trump called Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia a "Traitor" to the U.S. in a Truth Social post on Sunday
November 17 Human trafficking soars in blue city as gangs, highways fuel ‘perfect storm’ of child exploitation: experts North Carolina ranks 9th nationally for human trafficking with 301 cases in 2024. Charlotte serves as a major hub due to interstate highways and gang activity.
November 17 Maine Rep Laurel Libby won’t seek re-election, partners with Sentinel Action Fund in $4M boost for Sen Collins Maine Republican state Rep. Laurel Libby partners with a conservative super PAC to invest $4 million in Sen. Susan Collins' 2026 re-election campaign.
November 16 Chicago homeowners demand answers, speak out at 'property tax bonfire' Chicago homeowners question where their money is going as they face rising property tax bills.
