US Regions - Page 605

December 4

Illinois church Nativity shows baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents

Illinois church sparks controversy with Nativity scene showing baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents, drawing criticism and praise for immigration commentary.

December 4

OU student’s zero for Christian-based gender critique triggers congressional pushback over academic bias

Senators slam University of Oklahoma after student receives zero grade after writing Christian essay questioning gender norms in controversial grading case.

December 4

Police should be taking 'closer look' at college student's death after mother's allegations: Former prosecutor

Mother demands justice after Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera found dead on Austin balcony. Police say no foul play, but suspicious details emerge.

December 4

Luigi Mangione battles to block key evidence a year after CEO assassination — experts say it’s a long shot

Luigi Mangione fights to suppress key evidence in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case, but legal experts say his chances look slim in Manhattan court battle.

December 4

Virginia twins arrested for allegedly plotting to destroy government databases

Virginia twin brothers arrested for allegedly conspiring to delete government databases hosted by a federal government contractor after their terminations.

December 4

Decomposed body found in Connecticut after standoff with man who opened fire at police

Connecticut police discovered a decomposed body and explosives including pipe bombs after a standoff with a man who barricaded himself during an eviction attempt.

December 3

New York state blocks second Long Island school district from adopting transgender bathroom ban

New York state blocked Locust Valley School District's transgender bathroom ban, marking the second Long Island district prohibited from enforcing such restrictions.

December 3

Massive 14-foot shark dies after being stranded on Massachusetts beach during migration

Thresher shark strandings increase during fall as the marine animals struggle to navigate Cape Cod waters while migrating South for the winter season.

December 3

Feds arrest felon illegal immigrant after seizing tens of millions in meth stashed in blackberries

A massive methamphetamine bust in Atlanta area netted 1,585 pounds of drugs hidden in blackberry shipments, leading to federal charges against repeat offenders.

December 3

Emmer slams Walz, demands accountability over alleged retaliation tied to Minnesota fraud

Congressman Tom Emmer of Minnesota demands accountability from Gov. Tim Walz over a billion-dollar fraud scandal, alleging whistleblower retaliation.