These locations named most at risk for 2021 Atlantic hurricane season
With June quickly approaching, the beginning of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is here.
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Arizona groups work to vaccinate 5,000 Central American migrants
Arizona groups are working to vaccinate 5,000 Central American migrants whom they say are difficult to reach online, according to a local church leader.
Angry ‘woke’ parents and teachers are trying to silence critics of critical race theory
The critical race theory (CRT) fight in Virginia is getting personal as “woke” parents and teachers have started directly attacking leaders against the controversial movement, including by threatening lawsuits.
Navy vet retrieves uncle’s remains 74 years after he goes MIA thanks to Ancestry
A Navy veteran was able to bring home the remains of her uncle who had been Missing in Action (MIA) since his plane was shot down in World War II, thanks to the genealogy web service Ancestry.
West Virginia man dead after shooting state trooper, sparking standoff
A West Virginia man is dead after he shot a State Trooper and maintained an hours-long standoff, according to reports.
Students sign fake petition to cancel Memorial Day, call it a celebration of ‘US imperialism’
Students and other people walking around the Georgetown area of Washington, D.C., signed a fake petition ahead of Memorial Day to ban the holiday honoring fallen military service members.
Eastern US to face severe thunderstorm and flooding threats for Memorial Day weekend
Much of the Eastern U.S. is in for a soggy Memorial Day weekend, with below-average temperatures sweeping the Central and Eastern states.
Florida wildlife officials investigate decapitated 10-foot alligator
Florida wildlife authorities are investigating the decapitation of a 10-foot-long adult alligator.
Texas sheriff fires 11 employees, suspends 6 over inmate’s death in cell following investigation
A Texas sheriff fired 11 department employees and suspended six others without pay this week in connection with the death of an inmate who was found unresponsive in his cell in February after allegedly being hit multiple times by officers.
Severed head in Louisiana ID’d as that of missing Texas woman — with help from amateur sleuth
A severed head found in a plastic bag along a stretch of highway in Louisiana in 2018 was identified this week as that of a 58-year-old Texas woman missing for more than three years, according to reports.