US Regions - Page 922

July 11

Newsom donor's cannabis farm under federal investigation for 'child labor violations'

Federal authorities raided Glass House Farms for child labor violations, while records show the farm's president donated thousands to California Democrats, including Gov. Gavin Newsom.

July 11

FOX Corporation launches relief campaign following devastating Texas floods

FOX Corporation launched a relief campaign following deadly flash floods in Texas and urged viewers to help those impacted.

July 11

Georgia man accused by SEC of perpetrating Ponzi scheme says he takes 'full responsibility' for his actions

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission accuses Georgia man Edwin Brant Frost IV and his First Liberty Building & Loan, LLC, of a Ponzi scheme.

July 11

Illegal immigrant convicted of shooting at small-town officer in high-speed chase

A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper exchanged gunfire with an illegal immigrant from Guatemala who fled a traffic stop at speeds over 100 mph before being shot in the legs and arrested.

July 11

Homan accuses Dems, media of pushing 'fake' stories about ICE after agents clash with California rioters

Border czar Tom Homan slammed Democratic leaders for 'emboldening' violence against ICE officers after a raid on a California marijuana farm.

July 11

Trump calls Butler widow, Secret Service agrees to meeting after call for accountability

Helen Comperatore receives personal call from President Trump, Secret Service director after demanding accountability for failures in Butler tragedy.

July 11

Federal judge restricts LAPD from targeting journalists with force at immigration protests

Federal judge issues temporary restraining order preventing LAPD from using less-lethal munitions on journalists covering immigration protests after citing troubling incidents.

July 11

Immigration operation at California cannabis farms leads to clash between federal agents and protesters

Federal agents raided Glass House Farms cannabis sites near Los Angeles, detaining several people and using tear gas when confronted by protesters at the marijuana operations.

July 11

PBS station singles out GOP senators in contentious public broadcasting funding battle

Republican officials criticized PBS Kansas for running an ad asking viewers to contact senators about preserving funding, as the Senate prepares to vote on public media funds.

July 11

Mandatory evacuation orders in effect as 1,000-acre wildfire threatens Grand Canyon's North Rim

Mandatory evacuation orders issued for Grand Canyon's North Rim as White Sage Fire burns 1,000 acres, with Highway 89A closed and officials warning of extreme heat.