22-Year-Old Arrested in Shooting Death of 6-Month-Old Riding in Vehicle
"We have the first person in this one and we will continue to go after others that we believe were involved in this incident," the Atlanta police chief said.
GA Bill Would Make Schools Remove Materials Parents Think Harmful to Minors
Sen. Jason Anavitarte thought the bill would "create a process that the public would understand in terms of where to go if there was a concern with material."
Drought, Climate Change Threaten Future Viability of Colorado Ski Industry
Millions of dollars have been invested toward building more-efficient snowmaking systems as drought and climate change impact Colorado.
FL State Sen. Pushes Bill to Make Buying or Selling Revenge Porn a Felony
Senator Lauren Book said she has encountered cyberstalking and extortion threats after images of her were stolen and leaked onto the internet.
CA State Sen. Proposes Removal of "Belief' Exemption for School COVID shots
"My legislation will give parents great certainty that their child is unlikely to get seriously sick and their school will stay open during COVID," Pan said.
Facebook Says its Supercomputer Will Be Fastest on Planet by Midyear
The supercomputer will help the company's artificial intelligence researchers develop advanced computer vision, speech recognition and more.
COVID Model Estimates 57 Percent of World Population Infected at Least Once
The model projects that almost all nations will be over the Omicron surge by mid-March, a briefing said. It also said there would be high immunity left behind.
Harassment Investigation is Under Way for Resigned College President
A woman in her 20s who worked closely with Rosenberg confided in a colleague, telling them that the university president had been harassing her for months.
MS Congressional Map Approved, Despite Rep. Bennie Thompson's Objections
The legislation expands the state's only Black-majority U.S. House district due to the 2020 census showing a population decrease in the past decade.
Anti-Abortion Activists at March For Life Hope SCOTUS Will End Roe v. Wade
The protesters marched to the Supreme Court, with many of them young people and students bussed in by schools and church groups.
Death Sentences for Activists and Business Departures Continue in Myanmar
TotalEnergies and Chevron will withdraw from an offshore natural gas field in Myanmar, citing worsening conditions in the country since a 2021 military coup.
West Virginia Bill Aims to Ban School Mask Mandates, But Governor is Wary
"We're going to continue to watch it as it goes through and we'll see what the final outcome comes out to be," Gov. Jim Justice said.
Black MS Senators Withhold Votes to Ban Critical Race Theory in Schools
"We cannot afford to spend our time taking up issues in Mississippi that do not exist," Democratic Senator Derrick Simmons said after walking out.
Russia Announces Deployment of Over 140 Warships, Some to Black Sea
The Russian Defense Ministry said the Russian Navy will have a series of exercises in all zones of responsibility from January to February, according to TASS.
Indiana Looks to Become 10th State to Restrict Transgender Girls in Sports
State Rep. Bob Behning said the proposal "deserves discussion," AP reported. He noted that a "majority of House Republicans support the bill."
Federal Reserve Examining 'Digital Dollar,' But Remains Far From It
The 40-page report says it is "the first step" in creating a discussion with the public about the potential introduction of a central bank digital currency.
Rabbi Who Participated in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Gets Home Confinement
U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras also sentenced Stepakoff, 56, to one year of probation, as well as ordered him to perform 60 hours of community service.
U.N. Condemns Holocaust Denial, Urges Action From Social Media Companies
The resolution "rejects and condemns without any reservation any denial of the Holocaust as a historical event, either in full or in part."
Jury Selected, Trial of Cops Connected to George Floyd's Death Set to Begin
J. Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao are charged with willfully depriving Floyd of his constitutional rights while "acting under color of law."
North Korean Bank's Seized Funds Given to Parents of Otto Warmbier
The money will be a payment toward an award of $501 million a different judge in the District of Columbia ordered Fred and Cindy Warmbier to receive in 2018.
Willem Jewett Uses Medical-Aid-in-Dying Law He Helped Pass to End His Life
Willem Jewett, a former Vermont lawmaker and House leader, died in his home with the help of Act 39, known as the Patient Choice and Control at End of Life Act.
Convictions for Fraud From PPP Keep Rising, Billions Recouped in 2021 Alone
Johnson Eustache was convicted of fraudulently acquiring around $1.3 million through EIDL and PPP loans. He has been sentenced to five years in federal prison.
Prior COVID Infection Offers Some Protection, Vax Still Best Method: CDC
The study found that people who were vaccinated and previously infected had lower rates of hospitalization and cases compared to unvaccinated people.
Judge Agrees With Anton Black's Family That Cops Used Excessive Force
The judge said that a reasonable jury "could reach more than one conclusion" regarding if officers used a reasonable degree of force when dealing with Black.
Ron DeSantis Submits His Own Congressional Redistricting Map Proposal
Ryan Newman said in a statement to Wink News that the governor's office had "legal concerns" with current proposals under consideration from the Legislature.
Alex Murdaugh Allegedly Can't Afford New Underwear, But $7M Bail Stands
The order from Judge Alison Renee Lee says that Murdaugh "remains a flight risk and potential danger to himself and the community."
Glitches Reported as U.S. Soft-Launches Website to Request Free COVID Tests
The website, COVIDTests.gov, launched Tuesday in its beta phase and is expected to officially launch on Wednesday.
Becky Hammon Calls Idea Move to WNBA is a Step Down an 'Ignorant Statement'
"Women are getting hired in all sorts of positions now. Not just the NBA, but across professional sports leagues," she told AP.
Lawsuit Seeks to Bar County Clerk Tina Peters From Working 2022 Election
The lawsuit seeks to appoint Brandi Bantz as the DEO for Mesa County, supported by the county commissioners and Secretary of State Jen Griswold's office.
U.S. Makes $50B Plan to Thin Forests Around Western Areas Prone to Wildfire
Less than 10 percent of forests prone fires in the West are responsible for about 80 percent of the fire risk to communities, the implementation plan shows.