In his first six months in office, Gov. Jeff Landry has pushed a broad conservative agenda that is altering Louisiana’s cultural landscape, from abortion rights to criminal justice to education. That culminated this week with his signing of the first law in the nation mandating that the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school … Read more
The tornado raced across southern Iowa at nearly 45 mph, shredding wind turbines like string cheese. In the town of Greenfield, it overturned cars and ripped homes from their foundations, leaving a gash of destruction that can be seen from space. The twister, which the National Weather Service later rated an EF4, killed five people … Read more
A Pennsylvania couple vacationing in Florida with their six children drowned after getting caught by a rip current while swimming, authorities said. The family was at Stuart Beach on Hutchinson Island Thursday afternoon when the parents and two of their teenage children were swept out, according to Martin County’s sheriff’s office and fire rescue. The … Read more
Major League Baseball legend and National Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson candidly recalled the racism he faced while playing in Alabama, saying, “I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.” The 78-year-old was among several Black baseball stars at Rickwood Field in Birmingham on Thursday for a Negro League tribute game between the San Francisco Giants … Read more
Five men were convicted by a federal jury in Las Vegas this week for running a large illegal streaming service called Jetflicks, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Kristopher Dallmann, Douglas Courson, Felipe Garcia, Jared Jaurequi, and Peter Huber began operating the subscription service as early as 2007, the Justice Department said in a … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers, acknowledging that vaping flavors can reduce the harms of traditional tobacco smoking. The FDA said it authorized four menthol e-cigarettes from Njoy, the vaping brand recently acquired by tobacco giant Altria, which also sells Marlboro cigarettes. The decision lends new credibility … Read more
NJ Transit and Amtrak service into and out of New York Penn Station was facing massive delays Thursday evening after a power issue caused a lengthy disruption heading into rush hour. All power had been restored around 5:30 p.m., according to Amtrak, with all rail service between New Haven and Philadelphia resuming — but “significant … Read more
A man remained in jail Thursday after federal authorities arrested him in connection with the 2001 Maryland cold case death of a former girlfriend’s mother. A U.S. marshals task force arrested Eugene Teodor Gligor, 44, in neighboring Washington on Saturday based on a warrant alleging he killed Leslie Preer. In a statement this week, the … Read more
A man “escalating his violent behavior” — and linked to at least three slayings in Oklahoma and Alabama — was arrested in Arkansas on Thursday, authorities said. Morrilton police and Arkansas State Police found and arrested Stacy Lee Drake, 50, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said in a statement. Stacy Lee Drake, 50, was … Read more
A University of Southern California student will not be charged in the fatal stabbing of a suspected car burglar near campus, prosecutors said Thursday. Ivan Gallegos, 19, of Los Angeles, was booked into jail on suspicion of murder early Tuesday and held on $2 million bail following the Monday night attack, police said. The victim, … Read more