February 3 Four defendants, including 2 Venezuelans, allegedly used 115 stolen identities in massive food stamp fraud Four people allegedly used 115 stolen identities in $1 million food stamps and pandemic unemployment fraud scheme, including Venezuelan nationals.
February 3 California approves controversial sharpshooter plan to eradicate invasive deer on Catalina Island A controversial plan has been approved to remove Catalina Island’s invasive deer using ground-based shooters, following backlash against earlier proposals for aerial shooting.
February 3 Republican 'wake-up call': Special election shocker highlights GOP turnout and midterm risks Democrats score stunning upset in deep red Texas district Trump won by 17 points, delivering a major "wake-up call" to Republicans ahead of midterms.
February 3 Judge orders man accused of spraying Ilhan Omar held before trial, possibly in solitary confinement Judge orders man who allegedly attacked Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar to remain in custody until trial, citing community safety concerns.
February 3 California parents who decapitated 2 children, forced other kids to see bodies learn sentence California parents Maurice Taylor Sr. and Natalie Brothwell sentenced to life without parole for murdering their two children in their Lancaster home.
February 3 Illinois Gov Pritzker donates $5M to super PAC backing lieutenant governor's Senate campaign Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker reportedly donated $5 million to support Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's Senate campaign as she faces a competitive Democratic primary.
February 3 Anti-ICE Minneapolis agitators set up checkpoint to track federal agents Anti-ICE activists allegedly set up unauthorized checkpoints in Minneapolis, stopping cars and questioning drivers to identify federal immigration agents.
February 3 Ohio dentist and wife shot 16 times in Columbus home, autopsies reveal Ohio dentist Spencer Tepe and wife Monique died from multiple gunshot wounds in Columbus home murder, autopsy reveals. Ex-husband charged in deaths.
February 3 Inquiry begun after American Airlines flight reports mysterious blue light while trying to land American Airlines crew reported a strange blue light while landing at a Charlotte airport — sparking a safety investigation. The flight landed safely with no injuries.
February 3 Journalist attacked during Minneapolis blockade says anti-ICE agitators tried to ‘deter' the truth Journalist Jorge Ventura was allegedly assaulted while reporting on an anti-ICE blockade in Minneapolis, leaving his hand bleeding after the confrontation.