Leyla Santiago
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Former Olympic boxer arrested in South Florida for threatening mass shooting
A former Olympic boxer from North Miami has been arrested and accused of threatening to shoot up a gym in South Florida, according to an arrest affidavit. → Read More
Fact check: Emails show one of DeSantis' stories backing the rationale for so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law didn't happen as the governor says
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has repeatedly pointed to the case of a family in the state's Leon County to explain the need for a controversial new law, dubbed by critics the "Don't Say Gay" bill, that bans schools from teaching about sexual orientation or gender identity, particularly to young children. → Read More
Teen who fell to his death at Florida amusement park was turned away from two other rides, his cousin says
The teen who fell to his death from an amusement park ride in Florida last week said he was turned away from two other rides at the park because of his size, according to his cousin. → Read More
How two Florida moms spearheaded a parent movement aiming to impact the 2022 elections
Tiffany Justice and Tina Descovich set up Moms for Liberty in January to be a voice against mask mandates in schools. Now they could be part of a potent national force, and they've stirred opposition as well as interest. → Read More
DeSantis claims Biden running 'clandestine' flights to send migrants to Florida, but the routine transport also occurred under Trump
But sources told CNN that the Republicans are attacking the Biden administration over a routine practice and that flights transferring migrants, including unaccompanied children, have occurred during multiple administrations, including that of former president Donald Trump, according to current and former officials. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement provided a list revealing more than 70… → Read More
Two Florida counties stick with mask mandates despite financial penalties
Broward and Alachua counties in Florida are moving forward with mask mandates for their public school systems despite financial penalties from the state of Florida for not allowing parents to opt out of the requirement, in defiance of an order by Gov. Ron DeSantis. → Read More
Judge rules against Florida Gov. DeSantis' ban on mask mandates in schools
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on mask mandates in schools will not remain in place, Leon County's 2nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge John Cooper ruled Friday. → Read More
Florida tween takes on school board to call for mask mandate
Lila Hartley is 12 and excited about seventh grade history class. But first she's taking on her school board in Duval county, Florida, over masks. → Read More
FEMA braces for Hurricane Laura amid coronavirus response
Before Hurricane Laura made landfall, emergency management responders were already facing unprecedented demands as they juggled wildfires, hurricanes, and ongoing disaster and recovery efforts amid a nationwide pandemic. → Read More
Inside 'Project Airbridge,' the US effort to bring medical supplies from overseas
When nearly 6 million face masks arrived at Medline's Chicago distribution center earlier this month, they had already traveled more than 7,000 miles to supply around 20 coronavirus hotspots around the country, including areas in Illinois, New York, Michigan, Louisiana and Washington. → Read More
In the pandemic, the threat of natural disasters still looms. The thought of facing both at once worries some who'd be in charge
With resources spread thin because of the coronavirus, there is concern about the challenges the pandemic could pose for the US' ability to respond to natural disasters like hurricanes, floods and wildfires. → Read More
'No one really knows who's in charge': States navigate federal agencies amid crisis
The wide range of officials and entities involved in the federal government's response to the coronavirus pandemic has fueled confusion over who exactly is in charge of fulfilling the dire needs of hospitals nationwide -- and how supplies in high demand will ultimately be distributed. → Read More
A deadly earthquake has most of Puerto Rico with no power, no water and residents fear tremors will bring more destruction
Hours after a deadly 6.4 magnitude earthquake rocked Puerto Rico, people on the southern coast fear more homes could soon collapse and most of the people on the island remain without power. → Read More
Elizabeth Warren made at least $1.9 million for past private legal work
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Sunday night released new details about her time doing corporate legal work, a period going back more than 30 years in which she made at least $1.9 million from private clients. → Read More
Elizabeth Warren releases medical exam results, doctor says she is 'very healthy'
Elizabeth Warren's presidential campaign on Friday released the results of the senator's most recent annual physical exam, as well as a letter from her doctor that said Warren is a "very healthy 70 year old woman" with no medical conditions that would prevent her from serving as president. → Read More
Elizabeth Warren releases medical exam results, doctor says she is 'very healthy'
Elizabeth Warren's presidential campaign on Friday released the results of the senator's most recent annual physical exam, as well as a letter from her doctor that said Warren is a "very healthy 70 year old woman" with no medical conditions that would prevent her from serving as president. → Read More
Elizabeth Warren releases plan to implement Medicare for All during first term in office
Elizabeth Warren on Friday rolled out her plan for transitioning the country's health insurance system to "Medicare for All" during her first term as president. → Read More
Elizabeth Warren releases plan to fund Medicare for All, pledges no middle class tax hike
"We don't need to raise taxes on the middle class by one penny to finance Medicare for All," she wrote in a Medium post that details her financing plan. Despite embracing a smaller price tag and eschewing any new taxes on the middle class, Warren's plan would not cut from the comprehensive benefits offered in Sanders' legislation, which she co-sponsored in 2017 and again earlier this year. But… → Read More
Son of Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman at center of shootout
Mexican security forces engaged in a prolonged shootout with heavily armed suspected cartel members in Sinaloa state Thursday, in an operation that ensnared a son of imprisoned drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. → Read More
Steps away from Puerto Rico's massive protests, one church closes its doors in fear of violence
Down the street from La Fortaleza -- the mansion of Puerto Rico's embattled governor -- is the oldest cathedral on the island, San Juan Bautista Cathedral. → Read More