Washington ferries: Pass exemption to Jones Act

Louisiana authorities have charged a second suspect, 34-year-old Rickey White, with second-degree murder in the death of Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano, found dead on February 5 while covering the Super Bowl. White was arrested in Florida in March on related robbery and fraud charges and is believed to have collaborated with the first suspect, 49-year-old Danette Colbert, who was also charged after allegedly drugging Manzano before stealing his belongings. Investigators have linked the suspects through...

Tragic Head-On Collision in KansasA head-on collision between two vehicles on U.S. 169 in rural eastern Kansas resulted in eight fatalities, including two high school students and a former teacher-coach from Oklahoma. Among the victims were Donald "DJ" Laster, a student at Booker T. Washington High School, and Kyrin Schumpert, a 9th grader from Union High School, both linked to Tulsa Public Schools. The crash, which occurred on Sunday evening, is under investigation, and authorities...

Summary Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with President Trump at the White House for the first time since taking office, addressing strained U.S.-Canada relations due to tariffs and comments about Canadian statehood. Carney emphasized that Canada would engage in trade talks on its terms and dismissed the notion of Canada becoming the 51st state, stating it is a "want" that does not align with Canadian reality. The meeting comes amid ongoing tensions over a...

Small business owners in Brentwood, Missouri, are suing the city over its use of eminent domain to acquire their properties for a $436 million redevelopment project, which they argue is based on a vague and unjustified blight designation. The Institute for Justice claims that the city improperly labeled their thriving businesses as blighted, using minor issues as a pretext for the seizure, despite Missouri laws restricting such actions. This case highlights ongoing legal and ethical...

Rescue teams in Brenham, Texas, are searching for a 10-year-old girl who was swept away by rising floodwaters, as more heavy rains are expected in the Houston area. Despite efforts using drones and dogs, the search was temporarily halted due to severe thunderstorms but is set to resume. The National Weather Service warns of additional storms bringing up to 6 inches of rain, with flood watches issued across a wide region, following recent heavy rains...

Rodney Hinton Jr. has been charged with aggravated murder after allegedly striking retired Hamilton County Deputy Larry Henderson with his vehicle during a graduation ceremony, one day after police fatally shot his son, Ryan Hinton, during a stolen vehicle pursuit. Support for Hinton Jr. has surged on social media and through GoFundMe campaigns, raising concerns among law enforcement officials, who criticize the narrative that portrays Hinton Jr. as a victim. Police associations demand that platforms...