Courts
Kentucky woman charged for illegal chemical abortion, abuse of fetal remainsA Kentucky woman was arrested and subsequently charged with fetal homicide after burying the remains of her chemically aborted baby in a Christmas-wrapped box in her backyard. Melinda Spencer,… Read More
Culture
Washington Monument becomes America’s birthday candle to launch nation’s 250th yearThe Washington Monument was lit up with American history displays at the top of every hour Wednesday night as 2026 approached – America’s 250th birthday year. “Tonight, we’re illuminating the Washington Monument into America’s BIGGEST birthday candle… Read More
Government
Louisiana National Guard returns home for city’s largest events over next two monthsThe Department of War is sending 350 Louisiana National Guard members back to their home state to ensure greater protection during major events through the end of February, according to a Dec. 23 statement. Read More
Government
States to receive billions under new program for strengthening rural healthRural healthcare is getting a $50 billion boost around the country, the Trump administration announced Monday. The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services will establish the Office of Rural Health Transformation to oversee a grant program to “strengthen rural health… Read More
Courts
Louisiana seeks temporary return of in-person abortion pill requirementLouisiana has asked a court to temporarily reinstate the in-person requirement for dispensing abortion pills, in its federal lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services. The state’s… Read More