Archives for January 2023

A political newcomer who lost his bid for the New Mexico statehouse has been indicted on charges of allegedly orchestrating a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of Democratic officials. … [Read more...] about New Mexico candidate indicted in drive-by shooting case

A coin-sized silver capsule containing the radioactive element cesium, used in mining gauges, has gone missing in western Australia. … [Read more...] about Radioactive capsule no bigger than a coin lost amid sands of western Australia

The Tennessee agency that has faced heightened scrutiny for failures in oversight of the state's most vulnerable children is requesting a quick influx of $26.6 million, aimed at keeping youth from having to sleep in administrative state offices or in transitional housing, among other pressing problems. … [Read more...] about Tennessee children services agency seeks $26M to curb issues

Former Indiana Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels announced Tuesday he won't run for the Senate. … [Read more...] about Mitch Daniels bows out of Indiana Senate race

President Biden has decided the coronavirus emergency will be over in early May -- which is a problem for his lawyers, who are about to go to the Supreme Court and argue that the pandemic gives him the legal leeway to forgive student debt. … [Read more...] about Biden's end of COVID emergency undermines his Supreme Court case on student debt forgiveness