May 20, 2025

New Mexico man acquitted in self-defense case after 2 years in jail

A New Mexico District Court jury found Francisco Javier Grado-Flores not guilty of murder in the death of his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend, bringing an end to a case that kept him behind bars for two years. The verdict on May 13 answered the question of whether Grado-Flores was justified in shooting and killing Raul Rene Montejano […]

May 20, 2025

7 of 10 New Orleans jail escapees are still on the run

A massive manhunt continues for 7 of the 10 escapees who broke out of the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Friday, May 16. The men range in age from 19 to 42, and are facing various felony charges including murder, aggravated assault and domestic battery. Does law enforcement have any leads at […]

May 20, 2025

China’s role in Pakistan-India conflict deeper than previously known

China appears to have played a more active role in Pakistan’s recent clash with India than previously known. Ashok Kumar of the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), a think tank tied to India’s Defence Ministry, said Chinese advisers helped Pakistan realign its air defenses and adjust satellite coverage. If confirmed, these reports point to […]

May 20, 2025

Russia bans Amnesty International, calls group ‘undesirable organization’

Russia’s prosecutor general announced the country has banned Amnesty International, a non-governmental human rights group, on Monday, May 19. The ban came after Russian officials labeled the group an “undesirable organization,” which made any association with the group a crime under a 2015 law. Part of a larger effort The ban on the internationally recognized […]

May 20, 2025

Tentative deal ends 4-day NJ transit strike, rail service resumes Tuesday

New Jersey Transit rail service will resume Tuesday, May 20, following a tentative labor agreement that ended a four-day strike by locomotive engineers. The strike began early Friday, May 16, and halted train operations for approximately 100,000 daily riders, affecting routes across New Jersey, into New York City and to Newark Liberty International Airport. Copy […]

May 20, 2025

GOP panel clears Trump’s tax and spending package after weekend vote

House Republicans advanced a sweeping tax and spending package backed by President Donald Trump, clearing a significant hurdle late Sunday, May 19, in a rare night session of the House Budget Committee. The bill would make Trump’s 2017 tax cuts permanent; add new tax exemptions for tips and overtime pay; boost military and border spending; […]

May 20, 2025

Trump, Putin set for call on Ukraine ceasefire plan

President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, May 19, in an attempt to broker a ceasefire in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The call, set for 10 a.m. EST, follows the first direct peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in over three years, held last week in […]

May 20, 2025

Nebraska becomes first state cleared to ban soda, energy drinks from SNAP

People who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds in Nebraska will not be able to use those benefits to buy soda or energy drinks starting in 2026. While federal efforts are centered around limiting access to sugary foods, others contend there could be unintended consequences.  The approval makes Nebraska the first to receive such […]

May 20, 2025

Woman says she was offered $20 to protest at courthouse in ‘Free Diddy’ shirt

As Sean “Diddy” Combs faces federal charges for sex trafficking and racketeering, controversy is brewing beyond the courtroom. Alleged protestors outside the New York courthouse claim they were offered cash to wear shirts that say “Free Diddy” or “Free Puff.” Journalist Emilie Hagen, who’s been covering the trial, shared a video on Instagram of a […]

May 20, 2025

CBS News top exec resigns amid Trump lawsuit and internal tensions

Wendy McMahon, president of CBS News and CBS Stations, is stepping down from the company amid ongoing tensions within the media giant’s leadership and legal entanglements involving President Donald Trump. In a memo, McMahon stated she could no longer align with a company that is heading in a different direction, according to CBS.  CBS News […]