Oregon Teacher Sets the Record Straight on School Attack
Becky Drury, a teacher wounded in the attack at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, says she had no chance to shelter the children before she was shot. Her statement corrects…
Idaho Prosecutor Seeks Death Penalty in Twins’ Deaths; January Trial Set
An Idaho prosecutor has notified the court that the state will seek the death penalty against Andrea Shaw, who is charged in the 2025 deaths of her twin toddlers. Prosecutors…
Buffalo Battery Project Puts Residential Energy Storage to a Major Safety Test
A 3.75-megawatt-hour battery at Buffalo’s Peace Bridge Place can power the affordable housing complex for several days and support it during outages. Viridi and state officials say the project is…
Ride Shutdowns Expand as Georgia Fatality Probe Puts Safety Oversight in Focus
Police and Georgia regulators are investigating the fatal fall of Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem from Six Flags Over Georgia’s Goliath coaster. The safety response has expanded to 12 temporarily halted…
New Orleans Jail Escape Case Delivers Accountability After 10-Inmate Breakout
New Orleans custodian Sterling Williams received a 2.5-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to malfeasance in office tied to a 10-inmate jail escape. His attorney said Williams should have generated…
Supreme Court Takes Up Trump Administration’s Asylum Appeal on Terrorism Support
The Supreme Court will consider the Trump administration’s appeal in a case about whether cooking meals for leaders of a group the U.S. government considers a terrorist organization counts as…
Isaias Leaves Nearly 396,000 Without Power as Federal Aid Moves to Gulf States
Nearly 396,000 customers in Florida’s Panhandle and southern Alabama remained without power early Sunday as Isaias moved north. Forecasters warned of heavy rain, flash flooding, strong winds, dangerous coastal surf…
Family’s Claim Sets Six-Month Clock for Federal Response to Fatal ICE Shooting
The family of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez has filed a claim seeking compensation from the federal government after an ICE agent fatally shot him in the Chicago area last year. Attorneys…
Arizona University Takes Firm Stand: Fraternity Activities Suspended
The University of Arizona has suspended fraternity activities after reports of assault, hazing, and drug- and alcohol-related behavior continued. The Dean of Students Office was investigating reports involving nearly half…