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Expect lane closures on stretch of U.S. 98 in Fairhope beginning Monday
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Department of Transportation, or ALDOT, has announced in ALDOT News that it will begin a short-term geotechnical investigation along US-98 at Fly Creek in Fairhope beginning Monday. Here is the announcement:...

What’s in the Epstein grand jury transcripts? Former prosecutor says ‘It’s not going to be much’
A Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts in the prosecution of chronic sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein and his former girlfriend is unlikely to produce much, if anything, to satisfy the public’s appetite for new revelations...

Virginia Is Making Car Speed Limiters Mandatory For Reckless Drivers - Here's What You Need To Know
Getting caught going over 100 miles per hour is no small offense, and soon, Virginia drivers who hit those dangerous speeds won't just be paying fines, they'll be forced to slow down for good. Starting on July 1, 2026, Virginia will become the...

Scottie Scheffler's son Bennett steals spotlight as Open champion pays emotional tribute to wife
16:02 ET, 20 Jul 2025Updated 16:02 ET, 20 Jul 2025 Scottie Scheffler's adorable son, Bennett, was the star of the show on the 18th green at Royal Portrush, stealing the limelight from his father after he won The Open Championship. The one-year-old...

‘Chimp Crazy’ star arrested by U.S. Marshals
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) -Tonia Haddix, the woman at the center of the HBO documentary “Chimp Crazy,” was arrested by U.S. Marshals and booked in the Camden County Detention Center Saturday. On Tuesday, July 15, a judge in St. Louis County ordered...

Deputizing National Guard officers as immigration judges would likely violate constitutional rights
Seeking to expand Florida’s role in federal immigration enforcement, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in May 2025 submitted the state’s Immigration Enforcement Operations Plan to the Trump administration. The plan, endorsed by President Donald Trump,...
Turkey's president says his support for a 2-state deal on ethnically split Cyprus is absolute
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Turkish Cypriots on Sunday celebrated Turkey’s military invasion of Cyprus that cleaved the island nation along ethnic lines 51 years ago. Turkey's president reaffirmed his full backing for a controversial peace deal that...

This Convicted Criminal Recrossed Biden’s Border
Democrat Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware introduced the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act on Jan. 29, 2008, in what would later prove to be a sadly ironic moment. One element of this bill, according to its official summary, would...

Japan’s Ishiba vows to stay on despite historic election setback
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he intended to stay on even as his ruling coalition suffered a historic setback in an upper house election on Sunday, an outcome that may further unsettle markets. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party,...

Ishiba's coalition loses majority in Japan's upper house election
TOKYO — (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba 's ruling coalition failed Monday to secure a majority in the 248-seat upper house in a crucial parliamentary election, NHK public television said. Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party and its...

After Trump order, not speaking English is not the government’s problem
by WorldTribune Staff, July 20, 2025 Real World News On March 1 of this year, President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. ‘Our nation’s historic governing documents, including...

‘The U.S. Built Wealth Off Enslaved Women and Girls’: Michele Goodwin on the History of Reproductive Injustice
Amanda Zurawski, Dr. Ingrid Skop, Prof. Michele Goodwin, Dr. Monique Wubbenhorst and Dr. Nisha Verma are sworn in to the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled “The Assault on Reproductive Rights in a Post-Dobbs America,” on April 26, 2023....

Karen Bass' Bizarre Take About Fruit Sellers and What's 'Unconstitutional' Is Raising Eyebrows
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Karen Bass is the Mayor of Los Angeles. However, in addition to her problems with doing her job well, she seems to have difficulty...

Ellen DeGeneres Says She Moved to the U.K. Because of Donald Trump: Life ‘Is Just Better’ Here
Ellen DeGeneres says she decided to make the U.K. her permanent home because of Donald Trump‘s re-election as U.S. President. Making her first public appearance since leaving the U.S. last year, the chat show host revealed that she decided to...
A soaked Saturday at Inkcarceration: One man’s journey from the photo pit to the campgrounds
MANSFIELD — By the time Slipknot roared, “If you’re five-five-five, then I’m six-six-six,” I was already shirtless and soaked — my Metallica tee crumpled in my back pocket, camera tucked in my bag, wrapped in layers of towel and poncho. Saturday...

How Did Puerto Vallarta Become Mexico’s Expat Haven?
Explore the history, factors, and stories behind Puerto Vallarta's rise as Mexico's premier destination for expats. Puerto Vallarta has emerged as one of Mexico's most beloved havens for expats, but how exactly did this charming coastal city...

‘Spitfires’ author recounts little-known story of World War II’s American women pilots
‘Spitfires’ tells the story of 25 American women pilots who also risked their lives serving in the Royal Air Force’s Air Transport Auxiliary. (Betty Aikman/Facebook) (Tribune News Service) — Thousands of books and films have been made over the...
Sen. Britt to Newsmax: Recissions Bill Protects Americans’ Money
Americans work hard for their money, and the recissions bill passed last week in Congress will ensure they will not be paying for programs they never agreed to support, Sen. Katie Britt said on Newsmax Sunday. “This is their taxpayer dollars that...

Portion of U.S. 50 to be named after John ‘JL’ Lucas
A section of U.S. Highway 50 will be named in honor of Moniteau County volunteer firefighter John "J.L." Lucas. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill 348, legislation modifying state designations, into law in late June. In a message sent to...

Donald Trump's Immigration Approval Slips: Poll
Six months into his second term, President Donald Trump is losing support on one of his cornerstone issues—immigration—according to a new poll published on Sunday. Why It Matters Trump's second term, now at the half-year mark, has largely been...