US Regions - Page 682

September 17

Arizona highway could honor Charlie Kirk after assassination rocks conservative movement

State Route 202 in Arizona could be renamed to honor Charlie Kirk after his assassination at Utah Valley University, with legislation planned for the next session.

September 17

Menendez brothers’ bid for new trial rejected as killer slams judge’s decision as ‘mental gymnastics’

The Menendez brothers face another legal setback as their new trial bid fails, with Lyle calling the decision "disappointing" while both remain eligible for parole in 2028.

September 17

Whitmer silent on Muslim mayor telling resident he’s ‘not welcome’ for slam on terrorist sympathizer

Dearborn's Muslim mayor tells Christian resident Ted Barham he's "not welcome" after Barham criticized honoring newspaper publisher with history of pro-terrorist statements.

September 17

Democratic Nevada state senator who apparently fell asleep in SUV arrested on DUI suspicion

Nevada state Senator Edgar Flores, a Democrat, was arrested after authorities found him appearing to sleep behind the wheel of a vehicle

September 17

Celebratory, dismissive reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death putting educators under scrutiny

Education officials condemn inappropriate responses from teachers following Charlie Kirk's assassination, with several educators placed on leave pending reviews.

September 17

Former Florida nurse caught having sex with teen stepson sentenced to 2 years in prison

A Florida nurse has been sentenced to two years in prison after her husband caught her having sex with his son last year.

September 17

Utah Valley University mourns Charlie Kirk as campus reopens after assassination: 'Extremely traumatic'

Students at Utah Valley University describe campus as "scary" and "somber" one week after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk's assassination during a campus event.

September 17

Republican who defied Trump over 2020 election results launches battleground state governor bid

Georgia's Raffensperger announces governor bid with conservative agenda including eliminating state income tax while facing Trump-endorsed opposition.

September 17

FBI Pittsburgh field office targeted by driver in 'act of terror,' official says

A man drove a car into a metal gate at the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office early Wednesday in what authorities described as an intentional "act of terror."

September 17

Nebraska man narrowly avoids getting run over by out-of-control vehicle at gas station

Brady Johnson survived being struck by a speeding car while washing his windshield at a Nebraska gas station, suffering only minor leg injuries.