Month: December 2024
Fugitive killed in Ohio shootout is responsible for 1981 slaying of woman, 18, authorities say
A fugitive killed in a shootout with authorities in Ohio last month was identified Monday as the suspect in the decades-old unsolved murder of an 18-year-old woman.
Millions of children lost health insurance in Medicaid shake-up
Children were among the millions of people who lost Medicaid coverage after the government required states to reevaluate every recipient’s eligibility. Some have been able to get benefits back, but the lapse in services has taken a toll. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch spoke with one mother whose son lost services about the fight to get them back and the impact on his care.
Jimmy Carter wanted to see Guinea worm disease eliminated. He came very close.
Jimmy Carter hoped to outlive the Guinea worm — and he came achingly close. Carter helped lead a decades-long campaign against the parasitic infection.
Chief Justice John Roberts defends judiciary from ‘illegitimate’ attacks
In his annual end-of-year report, Roberts said the independence of the judiciary is threatened by threats of violence, harassment, disinformation and defiance of court rulings.
Georgia judge is found dead in courtroom on final day on bench
A judge was found dead in a Georgia courtroom on what was to have been his last day on the job, authorities said Tuesday.
Virginia man arrested as agents find largest cache of ‘finished explosive devices’ in FBI history
A Virginia man was arrested after federal authorities found a cache of homemade explosive devices, some of which were marked as “lethal,” at his home, marking the largest seizure by number of finished explosive devices in FBI history, officials said.
U.S. sanctions Russian and Iranian entities over attempted election interference
The U.S. announced Tuesday that it is leveling sanctions on entities in Iran and Russia over attempted interference in the 2024 elections.
The first meteor shower of 2025 will peak this week
The annual Quadrantid meteor shower — the first of 2025 — is set to peak early on Friday. During that time, the shooing stars won’t be overshadowed by moonlight.
Colorado man allegedly attacked reporter after yelling ‘This is Trump’s America now’
A Colorado man spent New Year’s Eve behind bars, accused of bias crimes for allegedly trying to strangle a TV news reporter while saying, “This is Trump’s America now,” officials said.
