Archives for January 2023

Florida lawmakers are pushing legislation that would let citizens carry a concealed gun without having to get a government-issued permit. … [Read more...] about Florida poised to become 26th state that allows permitless carry of guns

Six years have passed since David Meehan told police he was brutally beaten and raped as a child at New Hampshire's youth detention center. It's been three years since he sued the state and almost two years since a broad criminal investigation produced any arrests. Trial dates are months, if not years, in the future. … [Read more...] about New Hampshire still challenged by youth center abuse scandal

The parents of Tyre Nichols, who died after a violent encounter with police during a traffic stop in Memphis, Tennessee, this month, will attend President Biden's State of the Union address next week. … [Read more...] about Tyre Nichols' parents to attend Biden's State of the Union speech

It was a double Dutch treat that gave GM Anish Giri a breakthrough win in his home country's signature tournament at the 85th Tata Steel Masters tournament that concluded Sunday in the coastal Netherlands' village of Wijk aan Zee. … [Read more...] about Dutch treat: Hometown hero Giri scores breakthrough win at Tata Steel Masters

Rep. George Santos on Tuesday announced to the House Republican Conference he would step down from his committee assignments while federal and state authorities investigate him. … [Read more...] about Santos recuses self from House committee assignments