Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks
A judge has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.
Massive buoy removed from Tybee Island beach after rare arrival
Hundreds gathered on the Tybee Beach Pier and Pavilion to watch the removal.
Coastal low to deliver rain chances, gusty winds to Southeast Georgia, Lowcountry
Coastal hazards such as rip currents and rough surf are also expected
US sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor ceasefire deal in Gaza
The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza as part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and private sector players, U.S. officials
Texas woman who claims Postal Service intentionally withheld her mail takes case to Supreme Court
A Texas real estate agent and landlord claims USPS has intentionally declined to deliver her mail. She asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow her to continue her lawsuit.
‘Blame the Democrats’: President Trump’s message to families potentially missing paychecks
On the ninth day of the government shutdown, President Trump attributed the stalemate to Democrats, urging families affected by missed paychecks to contact their local representatives.
Legal battles challenge National Guard deployments in Illinois, Oregon
Court cases in Illinois and Oregon question the president’s authority to deploy the National Guard, with local leaders arguing the move is an illegal overreach.
Judge tosses Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music over rap beef with Kendrick Lamar
A federal judge dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, citing the claims as opinion.
New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge, AP source says
A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.
British Airways flight diverted to Bucharest where Romanian authorities reported smoke on board
A British Airways flight from Istanbul to London made an emergency landing in Bucharest due to a smoke incident.