475 arrested during federal raid of Hyundai battery site in South Georgia

Federal immigration agents conducted an enforcement operation at a battery company belonging to Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution in southeast Georgia

Hawaii turns watchful eye to Hurricane Kiko as storm returns to Category 4 strength

While the islands are in the five-day forecast cone, meteorologists said that Kiko will be a completely different storm by the time it approaches Hawaii early next week.

Watch: 'Heroic' man wrestles gun from brawling fairgoers

An Alaska man is being hailed as a hero for wrestling a gun from an armed man who was fighting at the state fair.

'Alligator Alcatraz' closure order blocked on appeal
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A decision ordering the closure of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center in Florida has itself been blocked by an appeals court, putting the migrant holding camp in limbo for the time being.

Senator says imported shrimp will make you an alien
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In a speech on the Senate floor, Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy talked about radioactive shrimp and aliens, with a blown-up photo of the alien from the 1979 movie ?Alien? behind him as a reference.

Rare manatee sighting in Texas temporarily halts $64 million construction project

According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.

RFK testimony: Fiery exchange on Senate floor
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RFK Jr. got into a heated back-and-forth with senators Mark Warner and Maria Cantwell over the issues of vaccines and their use and approval involving the US federal government during testimony hearing on Thursday.

Man wrongfully convicted for disturbing Minneapolis murder released from prison

A man who has served more than 27 years in prison for a disturbing Minneapolis murder has walked free after a woman confessed to committing the killing.

Florida works to eliminate childhood vaccine mandates
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Florida is now working to become the first U.S. state to eliminate vaccine mandates. Earlier today, the State Surgeon General called current requirements in schools and elsewhere ?immoral? intrusions on people?s rights. According to the Associated Press, Florida?s move is a departure from research that has shown vaccines to be the most effective way to stop the spread of communicable diseases. LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall is learning about the history of vaccine mandates with Dr. Michael Burgess, a former Congressman (R-TX) and physician.

Paul Renner announces run for Florida governor
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Former state House Speaker Paul Renner is officially entering the 2026 Florida governor's race. Renner is the first prominent Republican candidate to face off against Rep. Byron Donalds, who previously earned President Donald Trump?s endorsement. LiveNOW?s Josh Breslow is speaking with the former state House Speaker himself as he looks to win the Nov. 3, 2026 election and replace Ron DeSantis.

300K kilos of 'meth precursor chemicals' seized at Port of Houston, feds say

Federal officials claim the chemicals were sent from China with the intent to go to a Mexican drug cartel. The amount of chemicals allegedly could've produced over $500 million in methampetamine.

DeSantis plans to end childhood vaccine mandates
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level. It was also announced that the Florida Department of Health will work with DeSantis to end all vaccine mandates in the state. LiveNOW?s Josh Breslow is speaking with Dr. Evan Nadler, a pediatric surgeon and researcher.

Maryland man injured after pet buffalo attacks him

Dick Wildes says at one point, he owned about 50 buffalo, and kept up to 30 on his farm in Hollywood, St. Mary’s County.