US Regions - Page 770

October 15

Truck driver arrested on homicide charges in fiery wreck that killed 8 family members

A semitruck driver has been charged with multiple counts of vehicular homicide after a multi-vehicle crash in Georgia killed eight people.

October 15

Katie Porter says she regrets viral outbursts at reporter, staffer

Former Democratic lawmaker Katie Porter acknowledges she “could have handled things better" regarding her viral outbursts against a reporter and a staffer.

October 15

Trump’s redistricting push gains steam in another key state: 'We will stand with the president'

GOP-controlled North Carolina legislature will vote on new congressional map targeting Democratic Rep. Ron Davis's swing district to secure additional Republican seat.

October 15

Trump storms most violent US city with federal muscle as police group warns of soft-on-crime consequences

Trump administration sends FBI, ATF and other federal agencies to Memphis despite local police disputing claims that the city is plagued by elevated crime levels.

October 15

Dem senator, 79, draws primary challenge from Rep Seth Moulton

Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton announces Senate bid against Sen. Ed Markey, citing lessons from 2024 election and calling for younger leadership.

October 15

Jay Jones-tied Virginia Tech professor spewed anti-Charlie Kirk messaging, discouraged political debate

Matthew Gabriele, a Virginia Tech professor, attacked Charlie Kirk's organization while supporting embattled Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones in social media posts.

October 15

Youngkin slams Democrats' 'lack of courage' for backing candidate who texted about shooting GOP speaker

Gov. Glenn Youngkin says gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger’s refusal to drop support for Jay Jones over threatening texts could shift Virginia’s election.

October 15

Here's the secret behind Mississippi’s education miracle — and why it’s no accident

Mississippi's education turnaround involved more than phonics, requiring statewide screeners, intensive remediation programs and Governor Phil Bryant's leadership commitment.

October 15

Missouri man executed for killing state trooper, marking state's first execution of the year

A Missouri man who was convicted of fatally shooting a state trooper 20 years ago was put to death on Tuesday, marking the state's first execution of the year.

October 15

Illegal immigrants arrested after ramming Border Patrol in Chicago amid violent clash with protesters

Two illegal migrants were taken into custody on Tuesday after crashing their vehicle into a Border Patrol vehicle in Chicago during an immigration enforcement operation.