December 29, 2023 Jets player gives several Browns fans a 'f--- you' during blowout loss Micheal Clemons tried to quickly forget about his New York Jets getting blown out by the Cleveland Browns by trolling the Dawg Pound from the sidelines.
December 29, 2023 Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson calls for reparations funding to reduce violent crime Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson touted his new reparations budget as being part of the solution to the city's major violent crime rate that is 17% higher than last year.
December 29, 2023 How recent 'swatting' calls targeting officials may prompt heavier penalties for hoax police calls Following a spate of swatting hoaxes targeting political figures, states such as Ohio and Virginia have upped the penalties for the fraudulent calls.
December 29, 2023 North Dakota governor declares emergency for ice storm that left thousands without power More than 20,000 North Dakotans were left without power in the wake of a powerful ice storm that struck the Great Plains over the Christmas holiday.
December 29, 2023 Ohio governor vetoes bill banning gender-reassignment treatment, trans participation in women's sports Republican Gov. Mike DeWine shot down a bill on Friday that would have banned gender-reassignment treatment for minors and blocked transgender athlete participation in women's sports in Ohio.
December 29, 2023 After one year, 'America's most dangerous law' is damaging policing profession in Illinois, says local sheriff Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard said after one year in effect, the SAFE-T Act is having the "intended result" and damaging the policing profession in Illinois.
December 29, 2023 Missouri school board reverses decision to end Black history courses after backlash The Francis Howell School District in St. Louis has reversed its decision to end elective Black history courses following protests against the board's initial vote last week.
December 29, 2023 Nebraska prosecutors make fourth attempt to try double murder suspect Nebraska state prosecutors are set to try 24-year-old Nyir Kuek for the fourth time on charges of first-degree murder following a third mistrial, officials say.
December 29, 2023 Minnesota woman sues dentist after 4 root canals, 8 dental crowns and 20 fillings in one day A Minnesota woman has filed a lawsuit against her dentist, alleging negligence after receiving four root canals, eight dental crowns and 20 fillings in one visit.
December 29, 2023 Iowa GOP chair predicts 'potential for a record turnout' in 2024 caucuses as new voters 'surge' The longtime chair of the Iowa GOP says there's a chance for a "record turnout" when his state's caucuses on January 15, 2024 lead off the Republican presidential nominating calendar.