STATE AND LOCAL

North Dakota 8 hours ago

Police called to ND forensic examiner's office on day she was fired over homicidal, suicidal remarks

Police were reportedly called to the office of then-North Dakota Forensic Examiner Dr. Barrie Miller on the day of her firing, where she was reportedly making "homicidal comments."

New York 9 hours ago

New York lawmakers nearing passage of $237B budget plan

New York's Democrat-controlled Legislature is on the verge of passing a $237 billion budget after nearly three weeks of continued delay.

ELECTIONS 14 hours ago

WATCH: Anti-Biden protester derails Kennedy interview with blood-curdling screams

Prominent Kennedy family member Kerry Kennedy's interview on CNN was derailed by an anti-Biden protester unleashing blood-curdling screams.

Democrats 18 hours ago

Vulnerable House Dems do a U-turn on illegal immigration after calling crisis 'non-existent threat'

Three House Democrats, all of whom dismissed concern about the southern border crisis and voted against measures to enhance border security in the past, are now giving attention to the issue.

Controversies 19 hours ago

Wikipedia co-founder blasts successor Katherine Maher, says NPR should 'let her go right away'

Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger is urging NPR to purge its CEO, former Wikimedia chief Katherine Maher, for her past comments being critical of a "free and open" internet.

California 20 hours ago

California bill aims to ban no-pet policies, animal fees at rental housing properties

A proposed California bill aims to ease the struggle of pet owners in finding rental housing by prohibiting no-pet policies and additional fees for pets.

Media 22 hours ago

NBC News chief being paid by Walmart, Pepsi 'clearly a problem' as network's ties to both companies go deep

NBC News chief Cesar Conde's financial ties to Walmart and Pepsi are fueling questions among critics, including one insider who says it doesn't "smell right."

Missouri 1 day ago

Missouri lawmakers vote to expand tax credit-backed private school scholarships

Missouri legislators voted Thursday in favor of a bill to expand private school scholarships. If enacted, it would allow up to $6,375 in spending per child.

Florida 1 day ago

Florida bill allowing public school chaplains becomes law

Florida school districts will be able to allow volunteer chaplains to counsel students under a bill signed into law Thursday by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Kentucky 1 day ago

Lawsuit challenges Kentucky youth vaping crackdown

A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new Kentucky law intended to curb the use of vape products by minors has been filed in Franklin Circuit Court.