US Regions - Page 807

August 13

Venezuelan migrants, progressive group sue Trump admin after Noem nixes Biden-era ‘protected status’

Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts files federal suit over sudden policy shift ending protected status for migrants who used required CBP One app process

August 13

Rural town to turn closed prison into ICE detention facility despite resident pushback

The small town of Mason, Tenn., has voted to turn a former prison into an ICE detention center, which will be run by CoreCivic.

August 13

Ex-WNBA player's mom dies in car crash involving illegal immigrant, officials say

The mother of former WNBA player Sophie Brunner was killed when an illegal immigrant crashed head-on into her car in Illinois, a lawmaker said.

August 13

Great white shark lurking near Northeast vacation spot, drone video shows

Police in Scarborough, Maine confirmed a 10-12 foot great white shark was spotted off the coastline near popular beaches and are alerting the public for awareness.

August 13

Ex-police chief warns Chicago cops will get hurt because Mayor Johnson won’t help ICE

A former Riverside police chief warned that Mayor Brandon Johnson's anti-ICE stance could lead to injuries among Chicago police officers and federal agents.

August 13

Illinois parents wary of school mental health screening law, potential for 'overreach'

Illinois law requiring annual mental health screenings for students in grades 3-12 faces criticism from parents concerned about implementation details.

August 13

What we know about Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska

Trump-Putin summit set for Alaska Friday as president seeks to determine if Ukraine ceasefire possible, marking Putin's first U.S. visit in decade.

August 13

Trump-Putin Alaska summit: Ceasefire only, no territorial trade-off

High-stakes Alaska summit between Trump and Putin aims for Ukraine ceasefire with strict enforcement measures while rejecting any land-for-peace deals with Russia.

August 13

New state law gives detransitioner 'second chance' at justice against doctors

North Carolina law HB 805 allows detransitioners more time to file medical malpractice claims, potentially creating nationwide precedent for similar legislation.

August 13

Appeals court allows Arkansas' first-in-the-nation ban on gender transition care for minors to be enforced

A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld Arkansas' first-in-the-nation law prohibiting doctors from providing gender transition medical treatment to minors.