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Secret Service to increase security for Jan. 6 electoral vote counting
As Election Day nears, the Secret Service has announced there will be increased security during Congress’ counting and certification of electoral votes. The beefed-up security is a precaution after the riots at the U.S. Capitol in 2021. The Department of Homeland Security has designated the once-routine post-election gathering as a national special security event on par with… -
Mother of Georgia school shooting suspect apologizes to families in letter
One week after a school shooting in Georgia left two students and two teachers dead, the 14-year-old suspect’s mother has now come forward. She penned an open letter apologizing to victims’ families that was first obtained by CNN. Marcee Gray is the mother of 14-year-old Colt Gray, who has been arrested and charged with murder in the… -
Francine weakens to tropical storm after making landfall as Category 2 hurricane
After making landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in Louisiana, Francine is on the move. We have the latest track. And the mother of the 14-year-old suspect in last week’s deadly school shooting in Georgia apologizes in an open letter to the victims’ families. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Francine weakens… -
Farmers call for congressional action amid agricultural recession
Farmers and agricultural groups calling for action on the farm bill. The farm bill, passed every five years, supports farmers and ranchers with government subsidies and programs. It has become a cornerstone of U.S. agricultural business and is set to expire at the end of the month, leaving the sector in uncertainty. Some agricultural economists… -
Israeli attacks kill dozens of Palestinians as hope for cease-fire dims
Israeli attacks on Wednesday, Sept. 11, killed more than two dozen Palestinians as hope for cease-fire appears to be dimming. An Israeli strike reportedly killed five Palestinians in the occupied West Bank while a separate strike in the Gaza Strip killed at least 20 people, including 16 women and children. Israel said the strikes were… -
FDA to investigate impact of toxic metals in tampons
The Food and Drug Administration has launched an investigation into heavy metals in feminine care products. In July, Straight Arrow News reported on a study that found toxic metals like lead and arsenic in 30 tampons from 14 popular brands. That study is what launched this FDA probe. The study’s authors said only low levels… -
Presidential candidates commemorate 9/11 anniversary in NY, Pa., DC
It’s been 23 years since the 9/11 terror attacks in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania killed nearly 3,000 people. Remembrance events are being held all across the country Wednesday, Sept. 11. On the campaign trail, both presidential candidates will commemorate the tragic day in our nation’s history. Vice President Harris and former President Trump are both scheduled to visit Ground Zero… -
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after watching debate
Right after the presidential debate wrapped up on Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Harris-Walz ticket received a major celebrity endorsement from Taylor Swift. The ‘Cruel Summer’ singer posted on Instagram her support for the Democratic ticket, saying Harris “fights for the rights and causes” she believes in. “Recently I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing… -
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump go on the attack in presidential debate
We recap the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. And SpaceX launches four private citizens into space for one historic mission. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Kamala Harris, Donald Trump go on the attack in presidential debate Former President Donald… -
MS-13 gang member, murder suspect enrolled at Maryland high school
A murder suspect and MS-13 gang member who entered the United States illegally enrolled at a Maryland high school. Police failed to tell school administrators of his background as reported on Monday, Sept. 9, by Baltimore’s Fox 45. The revelations have sparked outrage by the murder victim’s mother over the potential danger it posed to… -
Trump supports reclassifying marijuana, voting for legalization in Florida
Former President Donald Trump recently signaled support for a significant shift in marijuana policy, aligning his stance with Vice President Kamala Harris. This marks the first time both major-party presidential candidates have backed broad cannabis reform, reflecting a growing trend of public support for legalization. In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Sept. 10, Trump… -
DOJ charges 2 white supremacy group leaders in Telegram terrorism probe
Two white supremacists have been charged by the Department of Justice with leading a digital terrorist group and inciting a series of hate crimes. Dallas Humber, 34, of Elk Grove, California, and Matthew Allison, 37, of Boise, Idaho, face a 15-count indictment that includes charges of soliciting hate crimes, conspiring to support terrorism, and soliciting… -
National park rangers highlight ‘world changing’ impact of litter
It’s been said time and time again: don’t litter. That rule is especially important for the more uninhabited areas of America. Now, a new social media post by national parks rangers is highlighting why. Rangers with Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico shared a photo of an empty Cheetos bag left behind in what’s…
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