A powerful explosion in The Hague early Saturday morning caused a building to partially collapse, killing at least three individuals and sending multiple victims to the hospital.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated on Saturday that authorities have identified the suspect involved in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, though he refrained from confirming if the suspect’s name is known.
A federal judge has ruled that the City of Prattville, Alabama, must allow an LGBTQ+ pride group, Prattville Pride, to participate in the city’s Christmas parade after the group was initially banned by Mayor Bill Gillespie Jr. citing vague “safety concerns.”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has sparked controversy by appearing open to switching political parties during recent interviews, fueling speculation about his political future.
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested Friday morning on federal corruption charges, accused of orchestrating a kickback scheme to defraud taxpayers. Fernandes Anderson, representing Boston's Seventh District, faces one count of theft regarding programs receiving federal funds and five counts of wire fraud, as detailed in a Department of Justice indictment unsealed the same day.
Eileen O’Neill Burke, the newly sworn-in Cook County state’s attorney, has announced new policies focused on pretrial detention for violent offenses and stricter thresholds for retail theft. Burke’s approach marks a shift in priorities following the tenure of her predecessor, Kim Foxx.
The Boston City Council voted unanimously this week to reaffirm the "Trust Act," a local law aimed at restricting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The move comes as city leaders brace for the impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s planned mass deportations.
Officials in a New Jersey town are backtracking on elements of their "prop" policy, which prohibited residents from carrying American flags and the U.S. Constitution while speaking during town meetings.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard lost her bid for re-nomination as Thornton Township supervisor in a historic Democratic caucus Tuesday night. Henyard, who currently holds the position, was disqualified from the ballot for failing to meet slate requirements, including not having a certified assessor.
