Calvion Dayshun Thomas, 24, was pulled over during a traffic stop by Chicago police and arrested on Feb. 17, Arkansas State Police said in a Feb. 24 news release. He’s charged with murder, battery, theft by receiving and fleeing.

House Republicans accused the Democrats leading New York, Denver, Boston and Chicago of protecting criminals. The mayors pushed back and touted their cities’ low crime rates.

Republicans accused the mayors of New York, Chicago, Denver and Boston of providing sanctuary to criminals, while Democrats pointed to falling crime rates and defended helping the needy.

The U.S. Marshals arrested a Gary man wanted for murder after a six-hour standoff in Owensboro, Kentucky, on Valentine’s Day, according to police and local media reports.

After beating LSU on Tuesday night, the Kentucky basketball team improved to 20-10 overall on the year and 9-8 in conference play. The Wildcats will tip off against Missouri at 11:00 on Saturday from Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri, and the game will be airing on ESPN.

Raegan Beers had 20 points and 11 rebounds and No. 10 Oklahoma defeated No. 12 Kentucky 69-65 in the SEC tournament quarterfinals Friday afternoon in Greenville, S.C.

More measles cases have been confirmed in New Jersey and Kentucky as health officials work to treat patients in an ongoing outbreak in Texas.