In Iowa and elsewhere, bans on LGBTQ+ ‘conversion therapy’ become a conservative target
One of Iowa’s largest cities is the latest municipality to repeal its ban on so-called LGBTQ+ conversion therapy
2023-08-26 03:53
2 sex workers describe 'violent' encounters with Gilgo Beach suspect, official says
Two women held in Suffolk County jail say they had encounters with accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, describing the meetings with him as "violent" and "aggressive," sheriff's department spokesperson Vicki DiStefano said Thursday.
2023-08-26 03:53
Fire at Louisiana oil refinery sends tower of black smoke into the air, but no injuries reported
A fire has broken out at an oil refinery in south Louisiana, sending a tower of black smoke into the sky
2023-08-26 03:24
Niger’s junta invites Mali and Burkina Faso to aid its defense, asks the French ambassador to leave
Niger’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the French ambassador has been asked to leave the country
2023-08-26 03:22
Man in jail for allegedly holding woman captive in makeshift dungeon caught trying to escape cell
The Oregon man arrested for allegedly holding a woman captive in a makeshift cinder block dungeon was caught trying to escape jail, officials said.
2023-08-26 03:21
Activists furious Democratic leaders haven't denounced plan to check every ‘Stop Cop City’ signature
Georgia activists are furious that Democratic senators haven’t condemned Atlanta officials’ plan to verify every signature on a petition to force a vote on a proposed police and firefighting training center
2023-08-26 03:20
Republicans pick Houston to host their 2028 national convention
Republicans have chosen Houston to host their 2028 national convention
2023-08-26 02:59
Here are the names of those missing on Maui. Officials want you to read every one.
With nearly 400 people still unaccounted for after catastrophic wildfires ravaged most of Maui earlier this month, Hawaii officials released a list of names, hoping the public can help identify any of the missing individuals.
2023-08-26 02:59
Appellate judges revive Jewish couple's lawsuit alleging adoption bias under Tennessee law
An appeals panel has revived a couple’s lawsuit that alleges a Tennessee law unconstitutionally protects a decision by a state-sponsored Christian adoption agency not to help them because they are Jewish
2023-08-26 02:58
Man on motorbike dies after NYPD officer throws picnic cooler at him, knocking him to the ground, New York AG says
A New York Police Department sergeant has been suspended without pay after he threw a picnic cooler at a man, fatally knocking him from his motorbike.
2023-08-26 02:53
Hawaiian Electric shares plunge after utility is sued over devastating Maui fires
Shares of Hawaiian Electric Company’s parent fell more than 19% Friday, one day after the utility was sued by Maui County over the fires that devastated Lahaina
2023-08-26 02:52
US official voices hope North Macedonia will be able to proceed with EU membership bid
A senior State Department official is voicing hope that North Macedonia will be able to make politically difficult changes to the constitution that would help the country’s bid to join the European Union
2023-08-26 02:29