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SummaryA former New Mexico judge, Joel Cano, was arrested for allegedly tampering with evidence related to a gang member suspected of being in the U.S. illegally. Cano is accused of destroying a cellphone belonging to Cristhian Adrian Ortega-Lopez, linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, and his wife, Nancy Cano, faces similar charges. This arrest follows a broader crackdown under the Trump administration's zero-tolerance policy for illegal immigration, with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasizing...

A dump truck driver in Eden, North Carolina, ran a stop sign and collided with utility workers, resulting in the deaths of four men and injuries to three others. The driver, 66-year-old Michael Ray Vernon, has been charged with a stop sign violation and misdemeanor death by motor vehicle but is not believed to have been impaired. The deceased were identified as Douglas Garland Sides, Madison Carter, William Evans, and Matthew Lockwood, all contractors for...

SummaryRepublican John Reid, Virginia's first openly gay statewide candidate, is continuing his campaign for lieutenant governor despite GOP Governor Glenn Youngkin's call for him to resign due to a controversial social media account featuring explicit photos. Reid denies any connection to the account, stating it was fabricated, and expressed resentment over Youngkin's demand without presenting evidence. As the sole Republican candidate following the exit of Pat Herrity, Reid faces pressure from party members and religious...

David Muir was honored at the TIME100 Gala in New York City after being named one of TIME magazine's 100 most influential people of 2025. As the anchor of "World News Tonight" and co-anchor of "20/20," Muir reflected on his experiences, including a historical town hall with Pope Francis. He expressed gratitude for his parents and mentors like Diane Sawyer, highlighting their support throughout his career in journalism. Full Article

Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student, was detained without a warrant on March 8 after returning from an Iftar meal. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claimed exigent circumstances justified the warrantless arrest, citing concerns about flight risk, despite Khalil reportedly cooperating with officers. Khalil, now in immigration detention in Louisiana, has filed for asylum following a ruling allowing his deportation, while his legal team argues the arrest was unlawful and...

A collision involving Purdue University's Boilermaker Special mascot on a highway in Indiana resulted in one death and two injuries. The crash occurred on U.S. 52 when the mascot vehicle experienced a "possible tire malfunction," crossing the median and striking a southbound car, killing its driver, whose identity is pending notification. Two Purdue students aboard the Boilermaker Special sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were treated and released; an investigation is ongoing. Full Article