Local Judges Consider Vaccination Mandates In Probation Decisions
From rural Georgia to cities in Ohio, judges are offering reductions, changes in probation terms and other incentives in exchange for vaccinations.

Chicago prosecutor dropping R. Kelly sex abuse charges
Kelly is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for a separate case in New York and won't be eligible for release until he is around 80.
By Matt Marton / AP
DOJ files charges alleging 7,600 fake nursing diplomas were sold
The fake diplomas were issued by three Florida-based schools since 2016 at $15,000 each, netting them more than $114 million, the DOJ alleges.
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Virginia school where boy shot teacher reopens with added security
Richneck Elementary School in Newport News opened its doors more than three weeks after a 6-year-old shot his teacher.
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10 best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2023
The list of desirable markets was based on factors such as population size, housing availability, median listing prices and job opportunities.
By Rich Pedroncelli / AP
George Santos not taking committee assignments amid calls to resign
Reports in recent weeks have surfaced that Santos fabricated his background before being elected to Congress in November 2022.
By Patrick Semansky / AP
Washington may be divided, but one-party rule is common in most states
This "government trifecta" is when one political party controls the governor's office, the state Senate and the state House.
By Storyblocks