Washington, D.C., recorded a homicide rate of 27.54 per 100,000 residents in 2024, ranking fourth among major U.S. cities despite overall violent crime dropping 35% from 2023.

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California Bill Would Allow Drivers to Eat Roadkill

It seems that California might be on to something for once.

Democrats Embrace 'Tax-the-Rich' Label after Years of Ducking it

Some of the top Democratic presidential candidates are trying to make a name for themselves by calling for higher taxes on the wealthy. And f

2 Soldiers Plotted to Kill Sergeant on SNAPCHAT

This is how two Fort Stewart soldiers plotted the murder of a third, police say.

Dems 2020 Try to Avoid Socialism Squeeze

Some of the Democrat Presidential nominees are distancing themselves from the 'socialist' label, concerned about the backlash it may face

Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Clinic Law

The Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting a commitment to abortion rights.

GOP lawmakers raise concerns over veterans access to health care amid pandemic

A group of House conservatives is arguing that Department of Veterans Affairs guidance during the coronavirus crisis could limit veterans’ ac

Face covering mandate in Nashville begins

The Nashville Metro Public Board of Health unanimously has approved a face covering mandate in public places.

Minneapolis council puts plan to abolish police in motion

The Minneapolis City Council votes on a proposal to change the city charter to allow elimination of the city’s police department.

American Airlines says it will fill planes to capacity starting July 1

American Airlines said that it will book flights to capacity, effective July 1, in a press release on Friday.

House set for historic vote on DC statehood

The House is poised to pass legislation that would make Washington, D.C. the 51st state.

Seattle Businesses, Residents Sue City for ‘Extensive Harm’ for Allowing ‘Autonomous Zone’

Over a dozen businesses and residents have filed a lawsuit against the city for its “unprecedented decision to abandon and close off an entir

Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Stubbornly High at 1.48 Million

Nearly one and a half million Americans lost their jobs last week.

Supreme Court sides with Trump, blocks migrants at border from suing over asylum denial

The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration, deciding that immigrants in fast-tracked asylum proceedings do not have the right to s

Rhode Island moves toward changing its official name over slavery connotations

Rhode Island is moving toward changing its official name — the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations — due to its slavery connotat

More Border Wall Constructed During Pandemic Than Prior Three Years

Following a lockdown on the U.S.-Mexico border in response to the pandemic, by April illegal border crossings had practically fallen to zero.

8 Keys Points to Distinguish Absentee and All-Mail Voting

Here are eight points in understanding the difference between absentee voting and expanded mail-in balloting, the advantages and disadvantage

The insanity of plastic recycling

It was been said that insanity can be defined as “doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” Yet here we are

Seattle Mayor Folds On 'Summer Of Love' - Moves To Dismantle CHOP Protest Zone After Shootings

Faced with growing pressure, Seattle’s mayor said that officials will move to wind down the blocks-long span of city streets taken over.

Rabobank: There Is No Way China Is Either Willing Or Able To Stick To The Deal's Terms

White House China hawk Peter Navarro stated to the press that the US-China trade deal was “over”.

Sarah Sanders: Bolton was 'drunk on power'

Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders takes aim at John Bolton in her upcoming memoir, claiming the former national secur