October 14, 2025

Oldest freshman contender? Mills targets Collins Senate seat

Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced on Tuesday that she will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, setting up a high-stakes challenge to Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a state Democrats view as a top pickup. The term-limited governor framed her bid around clashes with President Donald Trump and criticism of Collins’ posture toward him. […]

October 14, 2025

Former QB Mark Sanchez booked into jail, speaks to reporters after his release

Former NFL quarterback-turned-broadcaster Mark Sanchez was booked into the Marion County jail on Sunday after being released from the hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sanchez briefly spoke to reporters after he was fingerprinted and had his mugshot taken. Why was Mark Sanchez booked into jail? Police arrested Sanchez on Oct. 5 following a violent altercation with […]

October 14, 2025

Airports push back on Noem’s shutdown video over ethics concerns

Security lines at airports may feature a new message on television screens among the many reminders: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. Already, several airports have declined to display the video in which Noem assures travelers that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is trying to keep delays at bay.  […]

October 14, 2025

What happens next in the Israel-Hamas peace plan?

Celebrations and “welcome homes” are being exchanged throughout Israel, the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Gaza, as phase one of the Israel-Hamas peace plan nears completion. With hostages and prisoners freed, what’s next?  The Israel-Hamas War could be heading toward an end after the two agreed to a ceasefire agreement Wednesday that included hostage and prisoner […]

October 14, 2025

Former CDC employees say turmoil is impacting the agency’s mission

Another round of firing and rehiring at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the latest moment in a tumultuous year for the agency. Former employees told Straight Arrow News there are several ways this turbulence will impact the agency’s work. CDC’s latest changes Hundreds of agency employees found out they will get to […]

October 14, 2025

Tennessee Titans fire head coach Brian Callahan 6 games into second season

The Titans have fired head coach Brian Callahan just six games into his second season. Callahan went 4-19 in his short stint in Tennessee, including a 1-5 start to this season with the No. 1 overall pick in April’s draft, Cam Ward as the team’s starting quarterback. How have the Titans played lately? One week […]

October 14, 2025

Nine killed, 20 injured in five separate weekend shootings across Mississippi

Authorities are looking for multiple suspects after five separate shootings in Mississippi left nine people dead and 20 injured over the weekend. The deadliest shooting happened in downtown Leland during homecoming weekend after a Friday night high school football game. The Leland shooting occurred around midnight Saturday on Main Street. Leland Mayor John Lee said […]

October 13, 2025

Pam Bondi, DHS react to ‘SNL ‘cold open mocking Senate hearing

Attorney General Pam Bondi and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem aren’t mad about being roasted. Instead, they are joining in on the joke after “Saturday Night Live” spun their Senate appearances into political comedy gold. Bondi and Noem become ‘SNL’s’ latest political targets The “SNL” cold open aired Oct. 11, featuring Amy Poehler […]

October 13, 2025

153 unvaccinated students quarantined after measles exposure in South Carolina

At least 153 unvaccinated students in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, have been ordered to quarantine for 21 days after they were exposed to the measles virus at two schools, state health officials said. South Carolina has confirmed its 11th measles case this year — and its eighth since Sept. 25 — amid signs of active […]