Death row inmates challenge new Arkansas law allowing executions by nitrogen gas Several Arkansas death row inmates have sued the state to block a new law allowing executions by nitrogen gas The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025
Devil's Den Murder Suspect Andrew McGann Was Getting a Haircut When Arrested — Stylist Offered Cut Hair for DNA Evidence Andrew McGann, 28, arrested 30 Jul 2025 for Devil's Den murders of Clinton and Cristen Brink. Hairdresser offered DNA from haircut, matching crime scene. International Business Times UK · Aug 1, 2025
Teacher hired in Arkansas charged in Devil's Den park killing of couple that was hiking with kids Officials say a 28-year-old Arkansas man has been arrested in the killings of a married couple in front of their children at Devil’s Den State Park over the weekend The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Federal judge blocks Arkansas law barring pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies in state A federal judge has temporarily blocked an Arkansas law that would have banned pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies in the state The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025
Federal court says Arkansas can enforce ban on critical race theory in classrooms A federal appeals court has ruled that Arkansas can enforce its ban on critical race theory in classrooms The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
CVS and Express Scripts sue Arkansas over restriction on pharmacy benefit managers CVS and Express Scripts are asking a federal judge to block an Arkansas law prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies in the state The Independent UK · May 30, 2025
Phil Robertson’s legacy: Inside the Duck Dynasty star’s many controversies following his death at age 79 Phil Robertson, the patriarch of Duck Dynasty, died on Sunday. He was 79. The Independent UK · May 26, 2025
From banning tech to ending sister-city ties, US states have at least 240 anti-China proposals State lawmakers across the U.S. have introduced at least 240 anti-China proposals this year The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025
Sarah Sanders begs her old boss Trump to reconsider after president rejects Arkansas’ request for disaster relief funds The Arkansas governor and former Trump White House press secretary’s request for federal support was rejected The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025
Arkansas asks USDA to let it ban soda and candy from SNAP Arkansas officials are moving to ban soft drinks and candy from the program that helps low-income people pay for groceries The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025
New SNAP: States pay more, you get less From slashed budgets to soda bans, a new GOP SNAP plan could leave millions hungry Salon · Apr 14, 2025
Settlement Champion Huckabee Confirmed As US Israel Envoy The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Mike Huckabee, an evangelical Christian who has said Israel enjoys a divine right to the West Bank, as ambassador to Israel. International Business Times · Apr 9, 2025
The WHCA sure did teach Amber Ruffin “I thought when people take away your rights, you're supposed to call it out," Ruffin said on Monday. "I was wrong" Salon · Apr 2, 2025
Arkansas governor signs legislation allowing executions by nitrogen gas Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed legislation allowing the state to carry out executions using nitrogen gas The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025
Euronews · Mar 16, 2025 At least 32 killed as massive storm system triggers tornadoes, wildfires in central and southern US Violent tornadoes swept through parts of central and southern US killing dozens and causing widespread damage.
International Business Times · Mar 16, 2025 At Least 27 Dead As Tornadoes Ravage Central US At least 27 people were killed and dozens more injured Saturday when tornadoes and violent storms raked across the central United States, officials said.
Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2025 At least 32 dead as tornadoes sweep through parts of US Over 185,000 households and businesses without electricity across six US states in the wake of the deadly tornadoes.
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025 Groceries around the country remain expensive. That's why more states want to stop taxing them. The number of states imposing sales taxes on groceries is likely to shrink as lawmakers hear complaints about high prices for eggs and other household staples
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025 Arkansas governor traveling to Switzerland next week for World Economic Forum Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is traveling to Switzerland next week for the World Economic Forum
Top News · Jan 17, 2025 Arkansas Governor Seeks To Impose Medicaid Work Requirements Arkansas Governor plans to impose work requirements on Medicaid recipients, facing legal and advocacy challenges.
The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025 Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states Efforts to ban students' cellphones at school is gaining rare bipartisan consensus in Republican and Democrat-led states
The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025 Arkansas governor says professors should be fired if they are 'indoctrinating' students Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders says college professors should be fired if they are “indoctrinating” students
The Conversation · Jan 8, 2025 Selfish or selfless? Anti-natalists say they’re going child-free to protect the kids they won’t have In the first few days after Donald Trump’s election in November 2024, purchases of emergency contraceptives spiked, with two companies reporting sales about 1,000% higher than the preceding week. Meanwhile, Planned Parenthood reported a 760% increase in appointments for IUDs the day after his win.
The Guardian - US · Jan 1, 2025 Republican-run states see opportunity to push extreme policies under Trump Emboldened red states could advocate for rightwing reforms from steep tax cuts to slashes to education
The Guardian - US · Dec 24, 2024 Part of Arkansas book ban law is unconstitutional, federal judge rules Ruling rejects part of governor-backed law that imposes criminal penalties on librarians for giving ‘harmful’ material to kids