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December 15, 2023

Meet the American who wrote 'Jingle Bells,' James Lord Pierpont, dashing dreamer and scandalous rebel

James Lord Pierpont, a Boston native, penned the renowned holiday classic song "Jingle Bells" in the 1850s. The original song was more revealing than it appears today.

December 15, 2023

On this day in history, December 15, 1791, Bill of Rights ratified, codifying unique freedoms in new nation

The Bill of Rights, containing the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, were ratified on this day in history, Dec. 15, 1791 — enumerating rights and protections cherished by Americans.

December 14, 2023

Kentucky Gov. Beshear pushes for higher teacher pay, universal pre-K as legislative session nears

Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear stumped Thursday for further investment in the Bluegrass State's education system ahead of the coming legislative session.

December 14, 2023

Northern Louisiana district judge dies after unspecified illness

26th Judicial District Judge Lane Pittard, of northern Louisana, has been reported dead following an undisclosed illness. He was 66 years old.

December 14, 2023

Two arrested after Virginia fourth-graders ate gummies in fentanyl-laced bag

Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. William Wells discusses the response to the investigation of an incident where a group of fourth-graders ate gummies from a fentanyl-laced bag.

December 14, 2023

NC Democrat Wiley Nickel leaving House over redistricting, but is eyeing 2026 challenge to Sen. Tillis

Democratic North Carolina Rep. Wiley Nickel announced his retirement Thursday, after mid-decade redistricting all but doomed his re-election prospects.

December 14, 2023

Georgia GOP Rep. Drew Ferguson to depart Congress in 2024, opting out of reelection bid

Republican Rep. Drew Ferguson of Georgia announced that he will not seek reelection to his seat in 2024. He cited a desire to spend more time with his family.

December 14, 2023

Critics demolish liberal DC mayor for forgetting where her own city's Metro lines go: 'Absolute embarrassment'

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democrat, became the subject of sharp ridicule after she forgot where her own city's Metro lines run.

December 14, 2023

Georgia could see overhaul of A-to-F grading system in schools

The Georgia Department of Education may soon abandon the A-to-F letter grade system for schools. A new approach would break down performance into separate components.

December 14, 2023

Sen. Kennedy: Biden is captive of ‘loon’ wing of Democratic Party

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., reacts to large groups of migrants waiting to board a train in Mexico to the U.S.