America Today Staff 
Leaders in Manteca are preparing new traffic rules aimed at stopping dangerous group bike rides that have spilled onto major roadways. The push follows a January incident in which a group of children rode bicycles across multiple lanes of Highway 120, an episode captured on video. “That was probably the most reckless time we’ve ever … Read more
With rain in the forecast, almond farmers across California are preparing for possible disruptions during one of the most important weeks of the growing season. Mike Weststeyn, who farms 700 acres of almonds in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties with his son Erik, says the bloom period — which typically wraps up around March 1 … Read more
Eight years after the 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the debate over gun policy in Florida is still evolving — and in some ways, reversing course. Survivor Jaclyn Corin, now a leading voice with March for Our Lives, says the trauma of that day remains vivid. In the aftermath of the shooting, … Read more
A CBS News investigation has found a troubling rise in reported sexual assaults on commercial flights, with experts warning the true number of incidents may be far higher. Renee Solofra says she was sexually assaulted by an intoxicated passenger during a 2023 flight from Chicago to Florida. She described feeling trapped in her middle seat … Read more
A person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following a stabbing Sunday evening in Davie, police said. Officers responded shortly after 7 p.m. to the 7300 block of Northwest 35th Street, where they found the victim suffering from severe stab wounds. The individual was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment. Authorities confirmed that a suspect … Read more
The Kentucky State Senate on Friday passed legislation that would permit medical professionals to refuse to perform procedures that conflict with their religious or moral beliefs. Senate Bill 72 cleared the chamber in a 28-5 vote and now heads to the Kentucky House of Representatives for consideration. The proposal would allow healthcare providers to opt … Read more
Three people lost their lives and a teenager was hospitalized after a mobile home caught fire Friday night in Leslie County. According to Kentucky State Police Post 13, troopers responded just before 11 p.m. to a home along Highway 421 in the Hyden community. Fire crews were able to extinguish the blaze, but inside the … Read more
Two people were injured in a shooting during a party at an Airbnb in Anderson County early Saturday morning, according to Kentucky State Police. Troopers said they responded to reports of gunfire around 1:27 a.m. on Lover’s Leap Road, where an estimated 50 to 75 Kentucky State University students had gathered. Investigators say a large … Read more
The family of a woman who died following an incident involving a Metro garbage truck has identified her as 35-year-old Tyrah Adams. According to Louisville Metro Police Department, officers were called around 9:04 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, to the area of 26th Street and Muhammad Ali Boulevard for a report of a person down. … Read more
A driver was injured following a single-vehicle crash Friday night in Kanawha County, deputies confirmed. The wreck happened shortly after 9 p.m. in the 23700 block of McCorkle Avenue near Glasgow, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. When deputies arrived, they found an SUV resting on its driver’s side in the roadway, with flames … Read more