Man arrested on DC Metrobus for fare evasion found carrying loaded shotgun: police

In response to IE 11 not being supported, visitors are encouraged to use another browser for an optimal experience on the site. Meanwhile, Luigi Mangione, who faked his own death, has returned to the US and is facing a criminal charge for the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO Brian Thompson. Investigators have found a notebook detailing Mangione's alleged rationale for the killing, as reported by NBC's Stephanie Gosk on TODAY. Full Article

Conservative "parent rights" groups have successfully influenced a nationwide decrease in sales and opportunities for authors of children's books they deem inappropriate, resulting in over 10,000 book bans in public schools during the 2023-24 school year. The banned books often feature LGBTQ+ themes and characters of color. Teachers and librarians are hesitant to include controversial books in fear of losing their jobs or facing criminal charges. Publishers report a significant decrease in sales of such...

In response to recent upheaval in the healthcare industry, including the arrest of Luigi Mangione for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, efforts to shake up the status quo in healthcare have been supported by Boston.com readers. Nearly 300 doctors from Massachusetts General Brigham and Massachusetts General Hospital have filed to unionize, citing burnout and overwhelming workloads. Readers are divided on the issue, with 68% in favor of doctors unionizing to regain control over their work...

President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of 1,500 individuals who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the pandemic, while also pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes, in the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history. The commutations are for those who served home confinement sentences for at least a year, with the goal of reducing the spread of COVID-19 in prisons. Biden plans to take more steps in...

President-elect Donald Trump described Richard "Ric" Grenell as a "fabulous person" and a "STAR" in response to reports of him potentially serving as a special envoy for Iran. While Trump did not confirm the news, Grenell denied the report and criticized Reuters for spreading false information. Grenell, a loyal ally to Trump, has been rumored for various positions in the administration, including Secretary of State, and would report to Sen. Marco Rubio if selected for...

Fox News host Sean Hannity criticized the Biden administration for failing to address the mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and the northeast, calling it a potential national security threat that the government is not taking seriously. Despite awareness from the Department of Defense, there is a lack of detailed information or answers from officials, leaving Americans concerned and in need of transparency regarding the situation. Hannity emphasized the importance of government accountability and transparency...