A federal agency has approved an expansion of the Okefenokee Swamp's vast wildlife refuge. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's announcement Friday could lead to a buyout offer for property that would otherwise be used for mining project that conservationists have fought for years. The agency said it's approved plans for a 22,000-acre expansion of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge at the Georgia-Florida line. The plan includes land held by Twin Pines Minerals. The company is close to obtaining... Читать дальше...
Almost half of executions took place in last quarter, with 12 prisoners hanged on New Year's Day.
Donald Trump is clearly looking at breaking his own record of 2017, when he will reportedly raise up a whopping $150 million for the Presidential inauguration ceremony. There are some interesting plans by Trump when it comes to spending this money wisely. Here's what he will do with this whopping sum
The LVR’s leadership structure had been marred by controversy since early in 2024 and new president George Kypreos has promised big changes moving forward.
Littler’s brilliant finishing killed off the challenge of three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen to cement the teenaged genius among the greats of the sport
An Arizona death row prisoner has asked the state’s highest court to skip legal formalities and schedule his execution earlier than authorities were aiming for. In a handwritten court filing, Aaron Brian Gunches asked the state Supreme Court to schedule his execution for mid-February for the 2002 killing of Ted Price. Gunches’ execution would mark a resumption of Arizona’s use of the death penalty after a two-year pause while it reviewed its procedures. Gunches said the state was dragging its feet... Читать дальше...
Venezuela’s ruling party tightens its grip as Nicolás Maduro prepares to start his new term. The government warns of severe consequences for any attempts at insurrection or invasion. This information comes from recent statements by Venezuelan officials and observations of the current political climate. Maduro’s administration remains on high alert following the controversial July elections. […]
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) took a victory lap in an op-ed published Friday where he put opponents of President-elect Donald Trump on blast and teased the “leftists” post-election stages of grief.
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Australia knocked over India cheaply on day one and only need a draw in the fifth and final Test at the SCG to claim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade.
Trump convinced hard-core Freedom Caucus members to back Johnson’s reelection as Speaker. But they’ve made it clear he remains on probation.
A federal appeals court smacks down Biden’s FCC regulators.
The majority of welfare payments are uprated every year by the previous September level of inflation, which was confirmed at 1.7%
The facility in Fulton County, Georgia, has long had problems with assaults, drugs and pests.
Law enforcement officials say the man killed by New Orleans police after ramming a truck into a New Year's crowd had suspected bomb-making materials at his home and reserved the rental vehicle used in the attack weeks earlier. Officials told The Associated Press that Shamsud-Din Jabbar purchased a cooler and gun oil before the attack. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak about the ongoing inquiry. They New Year’s Day attack killed 14 people and injured dozens more.
Veteran Reps. Pete Aguilar (D-Redlands) and Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) hold the positions of Democratic Caucus chair and vice chair, respectively.
The U.S. Virgin Islands delegate’s powerful exchange with the House parliamentarian highlighted the plight of U.S. territories and the District of Columbia being denied equal representation.
Michael Scotto: The Minnesota Timberwolves are claiming two-way guard Tristen Newton off waivers, league sources told @hoopshype. Newton was the 49th pick in the 2024 draft and was a two-way player for the Indiana Pacers. He’s averaged 16.4 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.8 rebounds in the G League. pic.x.com/HJfY1uzMqc
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto
Michael van Gerwen dropped yet another expletive following his World Darts Championship final defeat to Luke Littler at Ally Pally tonight as Sky Sports forced to apologised
Tottenham’s Transfer Tactics: Eyeing Thomas Kristensen to Bolster Defence Spurs Eye 6ft 5in Defender Amidst Injury Crisis With the January transfer window looming, Tottenham Hotspur’s strategic moves are already under the microscope. The north London club, currently grappling with notable gaps in their defensive lineup, appears set on Danish powerhouse Thomas Kristensen. The towering 6ft […]
Читать дальше...The Austin Police Department is seeking public help to find two suspects wanted in connection with a Lotz of BBQ food truck trailer theft, the agency said in a news release Friday.
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The car rental app Turo is working to understand how two of its vehicles were used in the deadly New Orleans attack and Cybertruck bombing in Las Vegas. The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside of President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel and the electric truck used in the New Orleans attack were both rented via Turo. New York Times technology reporter Eli Tan joins CBS News 24/7 to explain how the app and its background check process work.
