A federal grand jury in Virginia has, for the second time, declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud allegations. This decision comes after a federal judge dismissed an earlier case due to an improper appointment of a U. S. attorney. The recent grand jury, based in
In the world of plants, there are many ways to attract pollinators. Some use bright colors. Others use strong scents. But one plant stands out. It uses heat. This plant is called a cycad. It looks like a palm tree. It has cone-like structures. And it gets warm. This warmth is not random. It is a si
Harold Wayne Nichols, a 64-year-old man, met his end through lethal injection in Nashville. His crimes? The rape and murder of Karen Pulley, a young college student, back in 1988. Nichols didn't deny his guilt. In fact, he admitted to not just Pulley's murder but also to raping other women in the ar
The U. S. has taken control of a Venezuelan oil tanker, and they plan to keep the oil. This move is part of a bigger plan to stop illegal oil and drug trafficking. The tanker, called "The Skipper, " was seized because it was used to transport oil illegally. The U. S. says this action is not about st
The Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced off on a Thursday night. The Falcons, with a record of 4 wins and 9 losses, are out of the running for the playoffs. The Bucs, on the other hand, are in a tight race. They have 7 wins and 6 losses and are tied for first place in their division with
Portugal saw a massive strike recently. It was the biggest in over a decade. Almost a million workers joined in. They were unhappy with the government's new work rules. The government wants to change the rules. They say it will help the economy grow. But workers think it takes away their rights. Th
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is finally free after a long legal battle. A federal judge in Maryland ruled that the Trump administration did not have the right to keep him in detention. The judge, Paula Xinis, said that Abrego's removal was not legal or fair. She ordered his release from the Moshannon Valley
The U. S. has introduced a new visa option for wealthy individuals and companies. This visa, called the gold card, allows foreigners to gain legal residency in the U. S. by paying a large sum of money. The process is much faster than traditional visas, taking only weeks instead of years. To get a g
The Indiana Senate is in the midst of a heated debate over a redistricting bill. The atmosphere is tense, with senators and protesters alike expressing strong opinions. Sen. Chris Garten, a Republican from Charlestown, is a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump and believes the Senate should ba
A man named Tyler Robinson stood before a judge in a Utah courtroom. He was there because he is accused of a serious crime. He is said to have killed Charlie Kirk, a well-known political figure, back in September. This was Robinson's first time appearing in person since his arrest. Robinson looked
