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4 of 5 victims of Virginia bus crash were traveling to a family wedding, relative says

4 of 5 victims of Virginia bus crash were traveling to a family wedding, relative says

A family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding when tragedy struck early Friday

Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say

Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say

Virginia State Police say a bus struck six vehicles on Interstate 95 as traffic slowed for a work zone, killing five people and sending 34 to hospitals

Fatal Bus Crash on I-95 in Virginia Causes Major Traffic Delays

Fatal Bus Crash on I-95 in Virginia Causes Major Traffic Delays

A fatal bus crash on Interstate 95 southbound in Stafford County, Virginia, has resulted in the deaths of five people and injuries to 34 others. The incident occurred around 2:35 a.m. when a bus failed to slow down for traffic approaching a work zone and collided with six vehicles. The Virginia State Police are conducting an investigation, and charges are pending. The crash has led to the closure of southbound lanes on I-95, causing significant traffic delays. Drivers are being advised to use alternate routes such as Route 1, Route 301, or Route 29 to avoid the affected area.

Nassau County Executive Blakeman Challenges Hochul's Sanctuary State Law

Nassau County Executive Blakeman Challenges Hochul's Sanctuary State Law

Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive, is standing firm on the county's cooperation agreement with ICE, despite New York Governor Kathy Hochul's recent signing of sanctuary state laws. These laws, part of a broader immigration protection package, require local law enforcement to cease cooperation with federal immigration authorities unless a judicial order is present. Blakeman argues that the agreement with ICE is crucial for public safety and crime-fighting, particularly in dealing with dangerous criminal migrants. His stance sets the stage for a potential legal confrontation with the state, as the new laws mandate the termination of such agreements within 90 days.

Filipino lawyers move to raise legacy of Pablo Manlapit, forgotten leader of Hawaii labor movement

Filipino lawyers move to raise legacy of Pablo Manlapit, forgotten leader of Hawaii labor movement

Recent allegations against César Chavez have sparked a renewed focus on Filipino contributions to the U.S. farmworker movement

Governor Hochul Enacts Comprehensive Anti-ICE Legislation to Protect Immigrants in New York

Governor Hochul Enacts Comprehensive Anti-ICE Legislation to Protect Immigrants in New York

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has signed a significant immigration protection package as part of the state's Fiscal Year 2027 budget. This legislation aims to limit cooperation between local agencies and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), thereby creating some of the strongest state-level protections against federal immigration enforcement in the United States. The new laws prohibit state and local law enforcement from entering into agreements that allow them to perform federal civil immigration enforcement duties. Additionally, the legislation restricts ICE access to sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals, and shelters without a judicial warrant. It also establishes a legal pathway for New Yorkers to sue federal officials for alleged constitutional rights violations. The package includes measures to protect immigrant students by ensuring their right to a free public education and restricting the collection of immigration-status information.

How Republicans are winning the war over US congressional redistricting, state by state

How Republicans are winning the war over US congressional redistricting, state by state

By Joseph Ax May 29 (Reuters) - Several Republican-led states across the South are rushing to redraw their congressional maps ahead of November's midterm elections in a bid to help save their party's narrow majority in the U.S.

US judge tosses Trump administration's challenge to Boston's 'sanctuary' immigration law

US judge tosses Trump administration's challenge to Boston's 'sanctuary' immigration law

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, May 28 (Reuters) - A federal judge threw out a lawsuit that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration filed challenging a Boston ordinance that restricts police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Boston-based U.S.

Fatal E-Bike Crash Involving Pennsylvania Sheriff's Office Cruiser

Fatal E-Bike Crash Involving Pennsylvania Sheriff's Office Cruiser

A tragic incident occurred in New Castle, Pennsylvania, where a 25-year-old man died after crashing his electric bike into a Butler County Sheriff's Office cruiser. The accident has raised concerns about the safety of e-bikes and their interaction with motor vehicles. The details surrounding the crash are still under investigation, but it highlights the potential risks associated with the increasing popularity of e-bikes. The incident has drawn attention to the need for improved safety measures and regulations to protect both e-bike riders and other road users.

How former Northwestern Star Veronica Burton found her footing in the WNBA

How former Northwestern Star Veronica Burton found her footing in the WNBA

Through the ups and downs, Burton has brought a strong work ethic and a loyal family supporting her through over step

The march to MLB’s lockout begins

The march to MLB’s lockout begins

The next CBA negotiations have begun. On May 27, the MLBPA made its initial proposals. On May 28, MLB countered.

After protests outside synagogues, New York makes it a crime to block entry to a house of worship

After protests outside synagogues, New York makes it a crime to block entry to a house of worship

Blocking someone from entering a house of worship is now a crime in New York under a law approved after a series of raucous demonstrations outside synagogues