Authorities are taking their search across the border as the manhunt for the Texas man who allegedly shot his neighbors after they asked him to stop firing off rounds in his yard intensifies. On Tuesday, the FBI said they were continuing their widespread search for 38-year-old Francisco Oropesa, who fled his Cleveland, …
Read More »Transgender Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr sues state over censure
Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr asked a court Monday to allow for her return to the House floor after she was silenced and barred for chiding her Republican colleagues over legislation to restrict gender-affirming health care and for encouraging protesters. Attorneys for the first-term lawmaker sued in state district court …
Read More »Fox loses $800 million in market value after Tucker Carlson’s departure
Fox Corporation’s worth as a public company has sunk more than $800 million after the media company on Monday announced that it is parting ways with star host Tucker Carlson, raising questions about the future of Fox News and the future of the conservative network’s prime time lineup. Carlson, whose …
Read More »Man charged in murder, dismemberment of Florida Uber Eats driver
A Florida man is facing murder and robbery charges after police found the dismembered remains of a food delivery driver in the trash outside his home, authorities announced Tuesday. Police said the victim, who worked as a delivery driver for Uber Eats and DoorDash, was going about his deliveries on …
Read More »Tennessee gun
Chances are shrinking fast for a key gun-control proposal to make it through the Tennessee Legislature in the wake of a deadly school shooting, as GOP lawmakers are pushing back against the Republican governor’s proposal to keep firearms away from people who could harm themselves or others faces. Tennessee has …
Read More »How long is it taking the IRS to process tax refunds?
About 7 in 10 taxpayers this year are getting refunds from the IRS, with the typical check nearing $2,900 per filer. For the millions who wait until the last minute to file their returns, a pressing question is how long will it take to get that money in hand. So …
Read More »Andrew Lester, man charged in shooting of Black teen Ralph Yarl, is in custody
The man charged in the shooting of a Black teen who went to the wrong house while trying to pick up his siblings last week has surrendered to law enforcement and is in custody, according to authorities. Andrew Lester, 84, was in the process of being booked Tuesday afternoon, said …
Read More »European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde says U.S. default on debt “not possible” ahead of approaching deadline
Washington — European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Sunday that it is “not possible” that the United States would default on its debt as Congress faces a fast-approaching deadline to address the debt ceiling. “I just cannot believe that they would let such a major, major disaster happen of …
Read More »Walmart is closing 4 stores in Chicago, the latest in a series of shutters
Walmart has begun closing more than a dozen stores in major cities in recent months, the latest being four locations in Chicago. Located in the Chathem, Kenwood, Lakeview and Little Village neighborhoods, the four Walmart stores are part of a list of 19 closings in 11 states and Washington, D.C., …
Read More »5 food additives linked to health risks could be banned under California proposal
Some popular candies and snacks are being put under the microscope. California could become the first state in the nation to ban the sale, manufacture and distribution of foods containing five chemicals linked to cancer risk, reproductive harm and behavioral issues in children. State Assembly member Jesse Gabriel of Woodland …
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