A man has been accused of the gruesome murder and rape of a female doctor in Kolkata, sparking massive nationwide protests over the persistent issue of gender violence in India. The incident took place at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where the doctor was found dead with multiple injuries, in
Ever since Thomas Marshall, the vice president under Woodrow Wilson, joked about VPs vanishing, the role has had a reputation for being a dead end. The odds of becoming president from the VP spot are slim—only 20% of former VPs have made it. Now, Kamala Harris, the current VP, is running for preside
In response to a recent increase in violent crime, local officials in Baton Rouge have begun construction on a new sheriff's office substation in the Glen Oaks neighborhood. Councilman Darryl Hurst, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, and the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office led the groundbreakin
In the dangerous city of Chilpancingo, a new mayor has been killed just days after taking office. Alejandro Arcos, who was sworn in last week, became the latest victim of the violent drug war plaguing the region. Unverified photos circulating online showed a severed head believed to be Arcos's on a
Ghost guns—weapons assembled from kits and lacking serial numbers—have become a hot topic. The number of these untraceable firearms seized by police has skyrocketed in recent years, from under 4,000 in 2018 to nearly 20,000 in 2021. The Biden administration stepped in, requiring sellers to treat the
Ever heard of ghost guns? They're a hot topic these days, and the Supreme Court is diving into the debate. These are basically weapons that are hard to trace because they don't have serial numbers. They're assembled from kits that you can buy online, and they're becoming more common in crimes. The B
Life in the suburbs isn't always easy. Costs can be high, and safety concerns are real. Seeing these challenges, Congress is taking action to lend a hand. Some lawmakers want to make it simpler for families to save up for job training. Others are focused on tackling the dangerous fentanyl trade. The
Hurricane Helene has left its mark on South Carolina, causing some major shift in the fall sports schedule. The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) held a virtual meeting to figure out how to make up for the missed games. About 66 football games were canceled statewide due to school closures c
It's been a bit of a storm in more ways than one. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been steering clear of calls from Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden, both of whom wanted to talk about the recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene hit the state. A person close to DeSantis said he
North Carolina's election board decided to make voting easier for those hit hard by Hurricane Helene. In the western part of the state, 13 counties got more flexible options for mail-in voting and running elections. Usually, voters have to request absentee ballots by a certain Tuesday. Now, they can
