Large cities like Houston and Chicago are facing problems with police staffing and now, smaller cities say they’re suffering much worse. The national police shortage has caused many small towns across the U.S. to drop their police departments, and rely on other offices miles away. Sue Thacker is the Mayor […]

The editorial board of the Harvard Crimson, Harvard University’s school newspaper, warned that limiting the word count of application essay questions could disproportionately harm people of certain backgrounds. The Harvard Crimson lamented an overhaul to the format of its Ivy League school’s application process in a Tuesday editorial headlined, “Let’s […]

A youth pastor and a softball coach were arrested in Florida for unconnected sex crimes involving minors, according to officials. David Robinson, 34, and Matthew Galhouse, 40, were charged in Hillsborough County. Robinson was charged with nine counts of transmitting harmful material to a minor while Galhouse faces 12 counts […]

A young Democrat voter told FOX News Friday he is leaning toward former President Trump in the 2024 election after repeated examples of incompetency from the Biden administration.  “I’ve seen no form of accountability in this administration. I think this is what’s going to change my vote from formerly Joe […]

An Illinois man was sentenced on Friday to 35 years in prison for bludgeoning his brother’s girlfriend with a hammer, sexually assaulting her and setting the couple’s home on fire in 2017. Timothy Gregory, 43, pleaded guilty to attempted murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault and aggravated arson. Will County Circuit […]

The American Legion, an organization of U.S. war veterans, was issued a federal charter by Congress on this day in history on Sept. 16, 1919, for its continued aid to wounded warriors and military families, legacy of community volunteerism and significant role in establishing important national legislation, according to the […]

One child has died, and three others were hospitalized after possibly consuming fentanyl at a daycare center in the Bronx in New York City on Friday. An urgent 911 call came on Friday afternoon at around 2:45 p.m. for four unresponsive children at Divino Niño Daycare.  Four children had collapsed, […]

The son of imprisoned Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman Loera was extradited Friday to the United States, where he was wanted on drug charges.  Ovidio Guzman Lopez was in federal custody in Chicago after being taken out of a Mexican prison. He has been linked to violence and […]

Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-lee Furness have decided to split after 27 years together. Over the years, the couple kept their relationship relatively private, though they have shared glimpses at their romance from time to time. The 54-year-old actor and the 67-year-old actress, who share son Oscar, 23, and […]

A bill requiring prospective foster families in California passed Friday and heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk to require foster families to, “demonstrate an ability and willingness to meet the needs of the child regardless of the child’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.” California state Sen. Scott Wiener […]