NEW ORLEANS — Authorities announced Thursday they are investigating another social media post, the second in a week, showing a man who identifies himself as Antoine Massey, a fugitive still […]
As Louisiana’s governor faces ethics charges, his lawyer raises bar for future ethics investigations
NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana is poised to adopt new measures that watchdogs warn raise barriers to holding public officials accountable via the state’s ethics board. The legislation was drafted by […]
Rangers in Alaska recover the body of a man who died from a fall
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Mountaineering rangers in Alaska recovered the body of a Seattle man who died after falling 3,000 feet (about 900 meters) from a climbing route on Mount McKinley. […]
Corrections officer to plead guilty in connection with man’s death in an Alabama jail
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A corrections officer on Wednesday agreed to plead guilty to federal charges in the case of a mentally ill man who froze to death in an Alabama […]
North Carolina judge revokes bond for house party shooting suspect
NEWTON, N.C. — A North Carolina judge ordered Thursday that a defendant accused in last weekend’s shootings at a house party that left one person dead and 11 others injured […]
Diver convicted of freeing sharks off Florida coast says he was surprised by presidential pardon
MIAMI — A shark-diving charter boat captain convicted of theft for freeing 19 sharks and a giant grouper from a fisherman’s longline off the coast of Florida says he’s felt […]
Trump administration accuses Wisconsin of violating federal election law
MADISON, Wis. — The Trump administration has accused the Wisconsin Elections Commission of failing to provide a state-based complaint process for voters bringing allegations against the commission itself, calling that […]
A mural honoring Jackie Robinson and Minnie Miñoso is defaced with racist graffiti in Miami
MIAMI — Police are investigating after vandals defaced a mural of baseball legends Jackie Robinson and Minnie Miñoso that is part of a collection of artwork honoring baseball players in […]
Salvage crew bound for the site of cargo ship fire off the coast of Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska — A salvage team is expected to arrive early next week at the scene of a cargo ship that was carrying about 3,000 vehicles to Mexico when it […]
US soldier gets 23 years for killing pregnant wife with machete, dumping her in trash
WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii — A Hawaii-based U.S. Army soldier was sentenced Thursday to 23 years in prison for killing his wife and unborn child last summer and attempting to […]