New Jersey has enacted sweeping changes to how state authorities interact with federal immigration enforcement, escalating tensions between state leadership and the Trump administration over immigration policy and public safety. Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a package of laws on Wednesday aimed at curbing the role of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the state. … Read more
A Georgia court has handed down a life sentence to a man convicted in a brutal domestic violence killing that prosecutors say followed a pattern of escalating abuse and ignored warnings. Mamadi Tambajang will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being found guilty of murdering his girlfriend, Amber Kelly, inside their apartment … Read more
The U.S. Department of Justice has acknowledged a critical factual error in a high-stakes legal battle over immigration enforcement, conceding that information it relied on in court filings was incorrect—potentially reshaping the outcome of the case. In a letter submitted to a federal judge, U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton admitted that government lawyers had presented a … Read more
A deadly confrontation tied to a suspected relationship dispute has left two people dead in Florida, while the accused gunman remains missing after reportedly fleeing into the ocean. Authorities say 64-year-old Jesse Scott Ellis is suspected of fatally shooting his estranged wife, 49-year-old Stacie Ellis Mason, and her co-worker, 56-year-old Danny Ooley, in a parking … Read more
A legal fight over the identity of one of America’s most iconic cultural institutions is intensifying, as Rep. Joyce Beatty pushes a federal court to prevent any attempt to attach President Donald Trump’s name to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In a motion filed Wednesday, Beatty argued that the center—established by … Read more
A disturbing Florida attempted murder case has led to the arrest of a 45-year-old woman accused of violently attacking her elderly stepfather inside their home, leaving him with multiple stab wounds and hospitalized in stable condition. Authorities in Marion County say Jennifer Gill has been charged with second-degree attempted murder following the incident, which unfolded … Read more
Authorities in Pennsylvania have charged a 31-year-old mother and her boyfriend following disturbing allegations that children in their home were subjected to violent discipline involving both a belt and a firearm. According to the Harrisburg Police Department, Maria Roche faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and simple assault. Her … Read more
Authorities in Wisconsin have charged a 41-year-old woman with first-degree intentional homicide following the death of a 14-year-old discovered during a welfare check in Beloit. Deputies with the Rock County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence shortly before 8 a.m. on Friday after concerns were raised about the well-being of someone inside the home. … Read more
A California jury has ordered Bill Cosby to pay nearly $19.25 million in damages after finding him liable in a civil sexual assault lawsuit tied to allegations dating back more than five decades. The verdict, delivered in Santa Monica Superior Court, marks a significant legal outcome in a case that centered on claims brought by … Read more
A renewed surge in global oil prices is driving fresh momentum in the capital markets, with HMH Holding stepping forward to test investor appetite through a major U.S. listing. The Houston-based oilfield equipment manufacturer, backed by Baker Hughes, announced plans to pursue an initial public offering that could value the company at as much as … Read more