Judge finds officials had no constitutional duty to protect Parkland students
15 survivors of the school rampage that left 17 dead claimed officials should have done more to stop the massacre Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
Tucker Carlson’s show loses advertisers over immigration comments
While several are pulling ads, the biggest ones are so far sticking with the Fox News host, despite controversy Categories: National, US & World News
#LogOutFacebook fuels protests, canceled accounts
Facebook’s data breaches and privacy issues are prompting critics like the NAACP to log off their accounts Categories: National, US & World News
Ex-death row inmate in Mississippi re-sentenced in baby death
News outlets reported that Jeffrey Havard was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Penny Marshall, “Laverne & Shirley” star, dead at 75
Her publicist confirmed that she died at her Hollywood Hills home Monday night from diabetes-related complications.
North Carolina governor vetoing bill with congressional race redo
State Democratic and GOP leaders are calling for a new election for a disputed House race in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District over election fraud claims Categories: National, US & World News
Couples rush to divorce by year-end — to save on taxes
Sparring spouses are racing to finalize their divorces before changes in the way alimony is taxed kick in next year Categories: National, US & World News
Penny Marshall, “Laverne & Shirley” star, dead at 75
Actress Penny Marshall, best known for playing Laverne DeFazio on “Laverne & Shirley,” has died Categories: National, US & World News
Trump holds roundtable on school safety — live updates
President Trump has invited family members of victims of the Parkland shooting to the White House Categories: National, US & World News
Year’s scariest stat: 90.5% of plastic not recycled
Britain’s Royal Statistical Society cites globe’s plastic waste crisis for its “international statistic of the year” Categories: National, US & World News
SpaceX, Blue Origin delay rocket launches
Bad weather and technical snags delayed multiple rocket launches Tuesday Categories: National, US & World News
How food choices may affect your brain’s destiny
Dr. David Perlmutter claims eating foods high in carbs causes brain inflammation and can trigger conditions like anxiety, depression and ADHD Categories: National, US & World News
Sandberg says Facebook needs to do more to protect users’ civil rights
Facebook released the findings of an audit led by a longtime ACLU director Categories: National, US & World News
Congressman Palazzo introduces bill to allow Americans to purchase border wall bonds
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WLOX) – Congressman Steven Palazzo introduced the Border Bonds for America Act of 2018, The bond allows American citizens the opportunity to purchase revenue bonds to help finance the construction of a physical barrier on the border between the United States and Mexico. “This bill is a safe investment into the infrastructure and security of our country. During…
Mississippi appeal seeks to revive 15-week abortion ban
Attorney General Jim Hood filed a notice of appeal Monday in support of a Mississippi law that would ban most abortions after 15 weeks.
Holiday surprise: Michigan business hands out $20,000 bonuses
The company’s owner said he wanted to “do something more” at the holidays for his 200 employees — and did he ever Categories: National, US & World News
Report finds women abused on Twitter every 30 seconds
Amnesty International surveyed the Twitter feeds of 778 female politicians and journalists and found they received 1.1 million “abusive or problematic” tweets in 2017 Categories: National, US & World News
Lawmakers: Mom tear-gassed at border allowed into U.S.
Two Democrats from California live-tweeted a group of migrants, including a family that gained attention for being tear-gassed at the border, seeking asylum in the U.S. Categories: National, US & World News
Mom who couldn’t see dying son due to travel ban gets waiver
The child, a U.S. citizen, has been on life support at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland for the past month Categories: National, US & World News
White House briefs press amid shutdown negotiations – live stream
Press Secretary Sarah Sanders is delivering a White House press briefing as Congress, White House negotiate government funding, and after former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn was sentenced for lying to FBI Categories: National, US & World News
Trump Foundation shutting amid probe into donations
New York’s attorney general says Trump Foundation has agreed to dissolve, with its assets going to approved charities Categories: National, US & World News
CBS employees call for transparency and accountability from CBS board
After the CBS board of directors said its investigation into former CEO Leslie Moonves and workplace culture issues was complete, some CBS employees and others called for the board to be more open about the findings Categories: National, US & World News
Dogs credited with finding woman who crashed into ravine
Vicksburg Police Lt. Johnnie Edwards says he was searching for Palmer and noticed the dogs gathered at the ravine.
The bump stock ban will soon be official
Bump stocks, which effectively turn a semi-automatic weapon into an automatic one, will soon officially be banned Categories: National, US & World News