August 11, 2023 Ohio family wins lawsuit against Chinese cartel after son dies from fentanyl Families Against Fentanyl founder James Rauh on his efforts to combat and bring awareness to drug trafficking after his son died from fentanyl poisoningÂ
August 11, 2023 Illinois Supreme Court plans to issue opinion on lawsuit challenging state's ban on semiautomatic weapons Republican Rep. Fan Caulkins filed a lawsuit challenging Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons. The state's Supreme Court plans to issue an opinion on the lawsuit on Aug. 11, 2023.
August 11, 2023 Energy Department invests $1.2 billion in 2 carbon removal projects The largest "engineered carbon removal" investment in the history of the United States was announced by the Energy Department. The department awarded $1.2 billion to two projects.
August 11, 2023 DeSantis says he would use military force, drone strikes to take out Mexican drug cartels Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said Thursday that if he is elected president, he is open to using drone strikes and other military force against Mexican drug cartels.
August 11, 2023 Pence says he’ll sign GOP pledge to make debate stage: ‘I’m more than happy to meet the criteria’ Former Vice President Mike Pence says he’ll sign a Republican National Committee loyalty pledge in order to qualify for the Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ hosted first GOP presidential debate
August 10, 2023 Wisconsin high school accused of ‘racism’ for hosting students of color orientation event The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty sent a letter to a Wisconsin school accusing them of "racism" for hosting an event solely for students of color.
August 10, 2023 Ohio US customs agents seize 'Sesame Street' Elmo vitamin bottles filled with THC gummies Cincinnati, Ohio-based U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized a shipment containing over 50 pounds of THC gummies stashed inside "Sesame Street" Elmo Omega-3 children's vitamin bottles.
August 10, 2023 Controversy surrounds fatal police shooting of Arkansas man amidst family claims of fleeing An Arkansas man died in an encounter with the police, with officials asserting that he pointed a gun at them, while his family contends that he was shot while fleeing from officers.
August 10, 2023 Off-duty Cook County Sheriff's officer shot in crossfire on Chicago’s South Side; suspect in custody An off-duty Cook County Sheriff's officer was hospitalized with critical wounds after getting caught in the crossfire between two vehicles.
August 10, 2023 Michigan trooper charged with assault for not calling off dog that was attacking suspect with broken hip Parker Sunbrook, a Michigan State Patrol trooper, was charged with assault for not calling off his dog that was attacking a suspect with a broken hip.