Mobile, Alabama police chief apologizes for photo of officers holding what one calls a “homeless quilt” made from signs taken from panhandlers Source

Several thousand laid siege to the embassy, demanding their government kick out American forces as anger mounts after airstrikes on Iran-linked militias. Source

Consumer Reports hails the measure as a “big victory” since it forces phone companies to help keep the calls from reaching customers and without charging for it Source

Bryce Gowdy, 17, a standout wide receiver and defensive back for Deerfield Beach High School, had committed to play for Georgia Tech Source

The Iranian-backed militia targeted by the U.S. says the death toll from the strikes has risen, and Tehran is calling them an “obvious cased of terrorism.” Source

The storm brought a metropolitan area of more than 200,000 people to a standstill. Source

Hanukkah stabbing suspect facing hate crime charges; New portraits put Princeton campus workers in the spotlight. Source

The law is aimed at giving wage and benefit protections to some groups of workers who are currently considered independent contractors. Source

The town was shrouded in darkness before turning an unnerving shade of bright red. Source

Gunman identified in Texas church shooting; Children ‘legally’ adopting their toys in court Source