Mississippi panel selects magnolia design to replace retired state flag

Mississippi on Wednesday took a big step toward replacing its old state flag dominated by the Confederate "stars and bars" when a commission selected a new design featuring a magnolia - the state ...
ABC27

Pennsylvania lawmaker proposes requiring American flags flown by the Commonwealth be made in America

A Pennsylvania lawmaker is proposing legislation that would require American flags purchased and displayed by the Commonwealth to be made in America. The legislation, proposed by ...

Kentucky Attorney General announces lawsuit against Roblox

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is announcing a lawsuit against the gaming and social platform Roblox.
The Pantagraph

School chief: Teacher gave middle school students nicotine gum in Calumet City

My son was basically the reason why they started the investigation because he kept telling me, ‘Mommy, the gum packet said ‘for people who smoke,'” a mother said.
Idaho Statesman

Idaho named one of happiest states in the US. Here’s where it ranked — and why

Lincoln Parkinson, 4, rides his bicycle on an obstacle course at Kleiner Park in Meridian on May 10, 2025. Idaho is among the top 10 happiest states in the United States, according to a 2025 WalletHub ...
Jurist

California becomes first US state to ban masked law enforcement operations

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 627, known as the “No Secret Police Act,” into law on Saturday, making California the first state in the US to prohibit law enforcement officers ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Toys 'R' Us holds grand opening at Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora

AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- Toys "R" Us is back in a big way. The iconic toy store returned to the Chicago area on Saturday. A new 13,000 square-foot flagship store opened at Chicago Premium Outlets in ...
CNN

With US backing, defiant Netanyahu vows response to countries recognizing Palestinian state

With the backing of the United States, a defiant Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a response to a number of countries recognizing a Palestinian state. At the weekly government meeting ...
CNN

Five killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon, but claim some were US citizens is being disputed

Five people were killed Sunday by an Israeli air strike on southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese government, but claims several US citizens were among the dead are now being disputed. Israel’s ...
The New York Times

Britain, Australia, Canada and Portugal Recognize a Palestinian State

The moves came just before the annual U.N. General Assembly, increasing pressure on Israel and putting key allies at odds with the Trump administration. By Mark Landler Reporting from London Britain, ...
Newsweek

Map Shows Where Toys ‘R’ Us Is Expanding in US

Toys 'R' Us is mounting a comeback in the United States, expanding its presence with new stores and pop-up locations, which one expert said could mark the beginning of an American revival for the once ...