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February 23

California woman hospitalized with chemical burns after portable charger explodes

Los Angeles woman warns against portable chargers after hers caught fire in bed, forcing her to scream for neighbors to call 911 for emergency help.

February 23

Housekeeper expected to play key role in trial of wife accused of husband’s murder in wealthy ski town

Utah author and mom Kouri Richins faces trial in the 2022 fentanyl death of her husband. The couple's former housekeeper is expected to testify as a key witness in the case.

February 23

Jillian Michaels calls for tech giants to be held accountable for addictive social media platforms

Health advocate and entrepreneur Jillian Michaels discusses a landmark social media trial and says platform algorithms are intentionally designed to be addictive on ‘America Reports.’

February 23

US forces launch lethal strike on narco-terror vessel in Caribbean

Three suspected narco-terrorists were killed in the SOUTHCOM-directed operation, with no U.S. forces injured. (U.S. Southern Command via X)

February 23

Georgia lawmaker calls for ICE surge after Savannah teacher allegedly killed by illegal immigrant

A Georgia congressman is urging a surge of ICE agents after a Savannah teacher was killed by an illegal immigrant fleeing a federal traffic stop.

February 23

UK hospital trust advises staff to use ‘Xey/Xem’ pronouns or apologize for mistakes

King's College Hospital NHS trust reportedly tells staff to use "Xey/Xem" pronouns and apologize for mistakes, according to training documents revealed.

February 23

Cruz warned Mexico officials 'President Trump was going to' act if they didn't fight cartels

Drug lord "El Mencho" killed as U.S. pressure reshapes Mexico's cartel strategy. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas., warned officials last year of stronger action under Trump.

February 23

US women's hockey team declines Trump's State of the Union invitation

The U.S. women's Olympic hockey team declined President Donald Trump's State of the Union invite after winning gold in Milan, citing academic and professional commitments.

February 23

Secret tapes sink shooter's defense in Scott Spivey road rage killing

South Carolina judge denies Stand Your Ground immunity for Charles Boyd in 2023 shooting death, citing credibility issues and inconsistent testimony.

February 23

Transgender Minnesota lawmaker pushes back on adult site age verification bill over fears of overreach

A transgender Minnesota state lawmaker suggested some adult sites can be "educational" for LGBTQ youth, offering skepticism about age verification laws at a hearing.