The Lancashire Heeler, a small herding breed known for its smile, has been officially recognized by the American Kennel Club, making it eligible for various U.S. dog shows.
The Franciscan Friars of California has filed for bankruptcy as it faces nearly 100 lawsuits related to sex abuse claims that allegedly occurred at least 27 years ago.
Several small communities in the Midwest, specifically 11 cities in Illinois and Iowa, are undergoing a second census count in 2024, four years after the last one.
A Massachusetts man, identified as Rakesh Kamal, allegedly shot and killed his wife and daughter before taking his own life last week. Their bodies were discovered by police.
New York City is implementing a ban on vendors at the Brooklyn Bridge in an effort to alleviate overcrowding on its pedestrian walkway. The decision goes into effect Wednesday.
An Arizona border crossing from Phoenix to the nearest beaches will reopen, along with other crossings in San Diego, Eagle Pass and Nogales, officials say.
Over the past three years, nearly every U.S. state has implemented cuts in broad-based taxes such as income, sales, property and gas taxes as budget surpluses increased.
Leader of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov is calling for the families of suspected criminals who cannot be found to be executed in retribution, according to reports.
Maine lawmakers are returning to work with a focus on honoring victims of the deadliest mass shooting in state history. The session will address several gun safety proposals.
Two separate fatal incidents occurred on New Year’s Day in Atlantic City, involving a stabbing and another man found bleeding. No arrests have been made.
The investigation into Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler now includes video voyeurism, according to reports. The offense is a third-degree felony.
A dog named Leo was rescued after falling off a seaside cliff at Oregon’s Ecola State Park and was reuinited with his owners, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Suburban communities outside Chicago and New York City are demanding buses of illegal migrants turn around, saying they cannot handle the influx from the southern border.
Minnesota has become the latest state to adopt a new official state flag, joining Utah, Mississippi, Michigan, Illinois and Maine who have or are also redesigning their flags.
California lawmakers are returning to work for an election-year legislative session, facing challenges related to artificial intelligence and a significant budget deficit.
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A Colorado man carrying thousands of dollars worth of items he allegedly stole from a store was taken into custody after police busted him trying to use an Uber as a getaway car.
The CEO of Israel On Campus said that Harvard doesn’t “just have a plagiarism problem” but also a “moral problem” in the wake of President Claudine Gay’s resignation.