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White House Valentine's Day Post Playing Off 'Roses Are Red' Poem Sparks Controversy
A Valentine’s Day post from the White House social media accounts sparked controversy after featuring a rhyme about illegal immigration, drawing sharp reactions from both supporters and critics.
The post, shared across X, Instagram, and Facebook, reimagined the classic "roses are red, violets are blue" poem with a political twist:
"Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally, and we’ll deport you."
Set against a pink backdrop, the poem was accompanied by images of President Donald Trump and border czar Tom Homan, with the caption “Happy Valentine’s Day” followed by a red heart emo…
Storm Packed With Snow, Ice, Rain, Gusty Winds Nears Northeast
A complex new winter storm packed with snow, ice, rain, and wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour, will bring treacherous travel conditions and possible power outages to much of the Northeast.
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The system will arrive in the early afternoon on Saturday, Feb. 15, continuing through the overnight into Sunday, Feb. 16, according to the National Weather Service.
Precipitation will change to freezing rain late Saturday night and early Sunday morning before becoming…
New Forecast Maps: Here Are Projected Totals For Snow, Areas Where Icy Conditions Are Expected
Brand-new snowfall projections have been released for a new winter storm that will sweep through the Northeast, bringing a hazardous wintry mix, and packed with ice.
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The system is expected to arrive in the early afternoon on Saturday, Feb. 15, with precipitation continuing through the overnight into Sunday, Feb. 16, according to the National Weather Service.
Precipitation will change to freezing rain late Saturday night and early Sunday morning before becom…
Recall Issued For Nearly 34K Pounds Of Beef Products
A major food recall has been issued for nearly 34,000 pounds of a beef products, with federal officials warning consumers to check their pantries.
The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall by Common Sense Soap, a New Hampshire-based establishment, after determining the beef product was processed , package, and labeled on behalf of Lady May Tallow without federal inspection.
What’s Been Recalled?
The affected beef tallow products were produced between Oct. 16, 2024, and Feb. 6, 2025, and sold nationwide. They include:
24-fl-oz. glass…
Spotsy Man Crashes Into Backyard After Missing Turn, Finds Trouble Instead: Sheriff
A Spotsylvania man ended up in a backyard instead of his destination after barreling straight through a T-intersection and off the road, authorities in Stafford County said.
John Woodyard, 27, was arrested early on Thursday, Feb. 13, after deputies say he traveled farther off-road, through a fence, and came to rest in an area yard.
The incident began around 3:15 a.m. on Thursday, when deputies responded to an auto accident on Woodford Drive, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said.
Investigators determined Woodyard was eastbound on Primmer House Road when he failed to turn at Leela…
Predator Who Stalked, Kidnapped Victims In Maryland, Virginia Gets 20 Years: Feds
A violent predator who orchestrated two terrifying kidnappings in Virginia and Maryland—one of which ended in gunfire—will spend nearly 20 years behind bars, federal authorities announced.
District resident Tyree Eugene McCombs, 29, was sentenced to 228 months in federal prison this week, for his role in the September 2022 abduction and armed robbery of a couple in Alexandria, and the November 2022 kidnapping, robbery, and shooting of a 25-year-old woman in Maryland and DC.
McCombs, who was already on supervised release for a previous violent crime at the time of the attacks, pleaded guilty…
Snowfall Predictions Updated For Accumulation, Locations As Weekend Storm Takes Aim
Snowfall is now expected over a broader area for a new winter storm that will move through the Northeast over the weekend.
The system is expected to arrive in the early afternoon on Saturday, Feb. 15, with precipitation continuing through the overnight into Sunday, Feb. 16, according to the National Weather Service.
A combination of rain, snow, and ice is likely from New York City, northern New Jersey and Pennsylvania through upstate New York and New England. There will be mainly rain from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, AccuWeather says.
Earlier Report - Stormy Stretch: Forecasters…
First Snowfall Predictions Released For Weekend Storm Headed To Northeast
The first snowfall projections have been released for a new winter storm that will move through the Northeast over the weekend.
Click here for a new, updated story: Snowfall Predictions Updated For Accumulation, Locations As Weekend Storm Takes Aim
The system is expected to arrive in the early afternoon on Saturday, Feb. 15, with precipitation continuing through the overnight into Sunday, Feb. 16, the National Weather Service says.
A combination of rain, snow, and ice is likely from the New York City area to Boston. There will be mainly rain from Washington, DC to Philadelphia,…
'Take Me To Rappahannock:' Assault Suspect Surrenders In Stafford, Sheriff Says
"Take me to Rappahannock."
Sean Carr faces multiple charges after allegedly attacking someone with a Taser, then fleeing and resisting arrest while intoxicated in Stafford, authorities said.
Carr, 21, was arrested after deputies responded to a reported assault on Ottinger Lane around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators say Carr was involved in a verbal argument that turned physical when he used a taser on the victim, and before deputies arrived, Carr fled the scene.
A short time later, deputies found Carr intoxicated an…
