Stories from United States

Two West Virginia National Guard officers received the Pentagon Medal for heroism performed outside of combat. This follows the recent announcement of medals for National Guard officers in Charleston and Arlington.

Two West Virginia National Guard officers were presented with the military's highest medal for heroism outside of combat during a ceremony at the Pentagon. The presentation took place at the Pentagon, according to reports. The awards recognize service performed outside of combat environments. Major Edwin Stanfield received the Airman's Medal. Major Ryan Redd was also honored at the ceremony. The event was reported by WOWK in West Virginia.

An executive order has been issued to ensure maternity care is protected through telehealth appointments in Michigan. The measure aims to assist over 30,000 Michigan women of childbearing age living in maternity health care deserts.

A New Jersey legislative task force will investigate solutions for the state's high rate of college-aged residents leaving the area. The group will also examine operational strategies for managing reduced federal funding.

The Chicago Bulls have hired Bryson Graham as the new Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. Graham transitions to the Bulls following his tenure with the Atlanta Hawks. Graham will take over management responsibilities for the organization. The franchise has struggled to sustain success and has not reached the NBA Finals since the era of Michael Jordan. Graham is expected to bring new ideas, perspectives, and energy to the team. Graham previously served as the general manager for the New Orleans Pelicans. His NBA career began as an intern with the Pelicans in 2010. This appointment comes less than a week before the NBA draft lottery. Graham's first task will be hiring a new head coach following the departure of Billy Donovan last month. The team described Graham in a statement as an elite talent evaluator.

A federal jury in Houston convicted 65-year-old Dr. Barbara Marino for the illegal distribution of over one million pills. Marino was the sole prescribing physician at Angels Clinica, a walk-in cash-only business located in Pasadena.

Minnesota has become the first US state to criminalize deepfake technology. The legislation follows an incident last year where 80 women discovered a man had created deepfake pornographic images of them. Feldman reported on the development.

President Trump aims to establish an international alliance led by the US to ensure military cooperation against Iran and lift the blockade. The announcement was made via radio broadcasts in Doha and London.

Domestic outmigration from California accelerated during the second half of 2025. Nearly 300,000 people left the state within the full calendar year from January to January. This movement is distinct from international migration patterns affecting population loss.

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers has been selected as the National League Pitcher of the Month for both March and April. Ohtani was selected as the National League Monthly MVP for both March and April, marking his first time winning the award as a pitcher.