Criminal Investigations Underway After Continued Power Grid Attacks
2022 had the highest number of attacks on the nation's power grid system in a decade, according to Politico.
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Bats Plunge To Ground In Houston Cold Snap
The Mexican free-tailed bats that roost at Houston's Waugh Bridge went into shock when temperatures plunged below freezing last week.
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With Warming, Snowbound Buffalo Braces To Find More Dead
Temperatures were expected to rise into the mid-40s on Wednesday and the low 50s by Friday.
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Architect Of Plot To Kidnap Gov. Whitmer Sentenced To 19 Years
Barry Croft Jr. was sentenced Wednesday, a day after key ally Adam Fox was sentenced to 16 years in prison over the plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer.
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Winter Weather Is Creating Havoc For Travelers
Southwest Airlines says weather stranded crews all over the country without enough replacements available in the big hubs.
Military Police Enforce Driving Ban In Snow-Stricken Buffalo
Officials in New York say state and military police were sent to keep people from driving in snow-choked Buffalo.
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Israeli Doctors Reject Netanyahu Allies' Anti-LGBTQ Remarks
Allies of Benjamin Netanyahu are calling for a law to allow discrimination against LGBTQ people in hospitals and businesses.
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Co-Leader Of Gov. Whitmer Kidnapping Plot Gets 16 Years In Prison
Adam Fox, along with Barry Croft, was convicted in August of planning to abduct Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Croft will be sentenced Wednesday.
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DOT To Probe Southwest Cancellations That Stranded Flyers
Southwest Airlines canceled 2,900 flights Monday, according to FlightAware. Nearly 2,500 more flights had already been canceled as of Tuesday morning.
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University Of Idaho Professor Sues TikTok Psychic Over Murder Claims
The lawsuit claims Ashley Guillard told her 100K TikTok followers baseless claims that professor Rebecca Scofield was involved in four recent murders.
| Scripps News Staff
Kwanzaa Celebrations Shine Light On Community And Culture
For more than 50 years, the day after Christmas has marked the celebration of family, life and culture in the African American community.
Extreme Cold, Travel Chaos: Woes From Deadly Storm Continue
About 60% of the U.S. population faced some sort of winter weather advisory or warning, the National Weather Service said.
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3 Washington State Electric Substations Vandalized
The attacks come as federal officials are warning that the U.S. power grid needs better security to prevent domestic terrorism.
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Boil Water Order Issued In Mississippi Capital Amid Freeze
Along with the order to boil drinking water, city officials said some residents also have reported low water pressure or no water pressure.
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Buses From Texas Drop Off Migrants In Frigid Washington, D.C.
The buses that arrived late Saturday outside the vice president's residence were carrying around 110 to 130 people.
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5 Arrested In Deadly Shooting At Minnesota's Mall Of America
Those arrested are two 18-year-olds and three 17-year-olds, all male.
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Winter Storm Batters U.S. Power, Snarling Christmas Travel
Across the country, officials have attributed at least a dozen deaths to exposure, car crashes on icy and snow covered roads and effects of the storm.
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Police: 19-Year-Old Killed In Shooting At Mall Of America
The shooting comes as shopping centers and malls across the U.S. see an influx of customers just days before Christmas.
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Massive Winter Storm Brings Frigid Temps, Snow And Ice To U.S.
Winter weather is blanketing the U.S. as a massive storm sent temperatures crashing and created whiteout conditions.
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Tory Lanez Convicted In Megan Thee Stallion’s Shooting
Jurors have found rapper Tory Lanez guilty of three felonies in the 2020 shooting of hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion.
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Trial In Shooting Of Megan Thee Stallion Exposes Misogynoir
The Houston-born rapper was shot multiple times in both feet after leaving a Hollywood Hills party in 2020 with rapper Tory Lanez.
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It's Been 4 Years Since President Trump Signed The First Step Act
The law reduced the sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine for thousands of inmates.
9 Ways To Protect Your Home And Car From The Bitter Cold
Even if there's not much snow, there are some inexpensive things you should do to protect your home as temperatures drop below freezing.
| John Matarese
Arizona To Remove Shipping Container Wall From Mexico Border
Gov. Doug Ducey has agreed to remove the containers by Jan. 4 after the Biden administration filed a lawsuit.
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Jan. 6 Panel Unveils Report, Describes Trump 'Conspiracy'
The insurrection gravely threatened democracy and "put the lives of American lawmakers at risk," the nine-member panel concluded.
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Doctors Warn Of Health Impacts The Cold Has On The Body
Cold temperatures can stress the body in many ways, including our respiratory and immune systems.
Winter Weather Is Exploding Across The U.S.
Below zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills are rolling across the country as many travel and prepare to celebrate the holidays.
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Released On Bail
Bankman-Fried will wait at his parents' home until he goes to trial for swindling investors.
Winter Weather Causing Hundreds Of Flights To Be Canceled Or Delayed
The National Weather Service reported 190 million people are under winter weather advisories.
9 Hot Springs Worth Planning A Vacation Around
From rustic retreats to luxurious resorts, these are some of the coziest and picturesque hot springs in the U.S. and Canada.
| Sarah Kuta
