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Suspected Illegal immigrant arrested after allegedly making a fake bomb threat: report
Alhendi was charged in court for giving false information about a bomb on Friday.
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Florida police use stun gun during arrest of Olympian Fred Kerley
Kerley, who won silver during the 100-meter sprint in the Tokyo Olympics and bronze for the same race in Paris last year, was reportedly resisting arrest late Thursday and became 'increasingly aggressive," Miami Beach police said.
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Maine lawmakers start new year with big pay raises
Lawmakers' salaries will grow from $25,000 to $45,000 for their two-year terms.
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Despite recruiting efforts, Washington state law enforcement numbers still lowest in country
The loss of law enforcement started during the COVID-19 pandemic and was compounded by the defund the police movement.
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Majority of Americans still paying off credit card debt from last Christmas
Same study revealed “68% of Americans say Santa will be on a budget this year because of inflation.”
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Controversial ouster of Chicago schools CEO prompts litigation, political fallout
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s recently appointed school board members voted 6-0 to end CEO’s tenure next June.
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Guatemalan charged with murder for setting woman on fire on NYC subway, entered U.S. illegally
It is also not clear when Zapeta arrived in New York City, which has been a safe haven for illegal immigrants, but he was already staying at a Days Inn hotel in the city, which had been converted into a migrant shelter in April 2023.
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Per-pupil spending doesn't mean higher academic achievement, federal data show
With all the money from the federal government’s COVID-19 relief, states received a huge influx of funds in 2022 for schools. But how much did an increase in taxpayer dollars toward school districts affect student performance? According to data from the National
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Florida's population has grown by 8.25% since 2020
Florida had the second-largest gain between 2023 and 2024 at 2%, a few ticks behind the District of Columbia (2.2%).
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Louisiana’s population rebounds in 2024, reversing three years of decline
(The Center Square) —After years of population decline, Louisiana is projected to see an increase in its population for the first time since 2020, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data. The state's population has grown by estimates to nearly 4.6 million in
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Experts warn that proposed FDIC, FERC rules could hurt banks, energy sector
Some recent proposed regulatory changes by two key federal agencies are raising alarms among experts and former regulators, who warn that the moves could destabilize the banking sector and drive up energy prices. The US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Letters circulate in Oregon towns urging residents to track ‘brown illegals,’ officials report
Anonymous letters call for citizens to participate in identifying suspected illegal immigrants in the local community, sparking outrage from officials.
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Nebraska Gov. Pillen hospitalized after being thrown from horse
The 68-year-old governor was thrown while riding horses with his family, according to the governor's office.