Bid opens to fire SC comptroller for $3.5B accounting error
South Carolina lawmakers have launched an effort to sack the comptroller general for a $3.5 billion accounting error that could affect the state’s credit rating.
BNSF trains derail in Washington, Arizona; no injuries
Two BNSF trains derailed in separate incidents in Arizona and Washington state on Thursday, with the latter spilling diesel fuel.
Tennessee eyes 18+ gun-carry age with court or Capitol deal
Two years after Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee led the charge to allow residents 21 and older to carry handguns in public without a permit, younger adults could soon have the same privilege.
Researchers document 55 more white sharks in Cape Cod waters
The scientific nonprofit that tracks the white shark population in Cape Cod waters identified 55 new individual sharks during its most recent research season, but experts say that’s no reason to be afraid of going in the water this summer.
Abortion ban injunction upheld by N. Dakota Supreme Court
The North Dakota Supreme Court has ruled that a state abortion ban will remain blocked while a lawsuit over its constitutionality proceeds.
7 deputies charged with murder in the death of Irvo Otieno
Attorneys for the family of a Black Virginia man who died in law enforcement custody say video of the incident shows seven sheriff’s deputies pushing down “every part of his body” with “absolute brutality.”.
Insurers broke the law in limiting Hurricane Ian payouts, group alleges
Florida insurance employees illegally changed Hurricane Ian claims reports to cut payout amounts, alleges the American Policyholder Association, a nonprofit insurance consumer advocacy group.
Newsom to start California tour with homelessness proposal
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will announce plans for the state to pay to build 1,200 small homes to help house the homeless population.
Mobile sports bets booming in some states as others shy away
The stakes will be higher for March Madness this year in some states.
Yellen to tell Congress US banking system ‘remains sound’
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the U.S. banking system remains sound.