US Regions - Page 745

August 29

Minneapolis police reveal more about church school shooter's motive

Minneapolis church shooter Robin Westman "had some deranged fascination with previous mass shootings" and ultimately wanted "notoriety" for himself, police said.

August 29

Former Obama official freaks out at California Democrat over her record amid housing crisis debate

California officials clashed over the SB 79 housing bill as former Obama official Jon Lovett argued the state faces an emergency requiring urgent action to build more homes.

August 29

Wealthy enclave's sewage reveals higher than average cocaine levels in the water

Local authorities find elevated cocaine levels in Nantucket wastewater during a summer testing program at the popular getaway destination for wealthy visitors.

August 29

Minnesota bishop rebukes Dem mayor for dismissing prayer following deadly Catholic school attack

Bishop Robert Barron pushed back against Mayor Jacob Frey's prayer criticism as FBI investigates Minneapolis Catholic school shooting as potential hate crime.

August 29

Denver school's all-gender bathrooms violate Title IX, Education Department finds

The U.S. Department of Education said on Thursday that it found Denver Public Schools violated Title IX by establishing all-gender bathrooms.

August 29

Justice Department launches probe of California EPA over alleged diversity-based hiring practices

The U.S. Justice Department has launched an investigation into the California Environmental Protection Agency over accusations of racial equity-based hiring practices.

August 28

Florida extends execution record after man convicted of triple murder dies by lethal injection

A Florida man convicted of killing three people in 1992 was put to death on Thursday, extending the state's record number of executions this year to 11.

August 28

Pregnant teen dies saving baby after Ponchatoula road rage shooting incident

A pregnant Louisiana teenager died from road rage shooting injuries, but her family's decision to donate her organs will help save other lives.

August 28

TikTok star Emilie Kiser says she ‘takes full accountability’ after young son’s tragic death

TikTok mom influencer Emilie Kiser, who lost her 3-year-old son Trigg to a tragic fall into their family pool, spoke out for the first time on Thursday in a social media post.

August 28

Vivek Ramaswamy chides Newsom's 'record' in California, says he is trying to ‘deflect’

Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy ridicules Gov. Gavin Newsom's 'disaster' in California and outlines his vision for Ohio on 'Hannity.'