December 1 DAN GAINOR: November's Nuttiest News: An Elvis judge, COP chaos and more media lunacy A unique look at seven of the wackiest November news stories including COP30 climate summit, Ken Burns documentary criticism and bizarre news from rural America.
November 30 Tim Walz fires back at Trump accusation of 'incompetence,' dodges on responsibility for fraud in Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz fired back at President Trump on Sunday as he was asked whether he took responsibility for failing to stop fraud in Minnesota, defending Somali community against president's attacks.
November 30 Minnesota government workers blame Walz for 'massive fraud' amid allegations against Somali community The Minnesota Department of Human Service Employees group accuses Gov. Tim Walz of failing to act on fraud warnings and retaliating against whistleblowers.
November 29 Chicago Public Schools policy allows unlimited absences for illegal alien children amid ICE operations Chicago Public Schools policy allows illegal immigrant students excused absences when families fear federal immigration enforcement, documents reveal.
November 29 Illinois man charged with arson after allegedly setting home ablaze on Thanksgiving An Illinois man was arrested for allegedly setting his family's home on fire after a Thanksgiving argument, leading to aggravated arson and residential arson charges.
November 28 Trump rips former VP candidate on immigration: 'Tim Walz does nothing, through fear, incompetence, or both' President Trump targets Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn, in Truth Social post, alleging immigration failures and gang activity in Minnesota state.
November 28 Rare great white shark encounter off Maine coast captured in heart-stopping National Geographic photo National Geographic has unveiled its Pictures of the Year, showcasing 25 stunning photos taken in 2025, including this shark image and more shots captured in the United States.
November 28 Wisconsin divers reveal mysterious underwater parking lot of ancient canoes preserved for millennia Wisconsin Historical Society experts identified 16 dugout canoes in Lake Mendota, including the oldest recorded canoe from the Great Lakes region at 5,200 years old.
November 27 Cook County in Illinois establishes permanent guaranteed income program The Cook County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $7.5 million to make a guaranteed basic income pilot program permanent.
November 27 Congress investigates betting scandals rocking NBA and Major League Baseball following federal charges Sports gambling boom raises integrity concerns as betting scandals emerge in leagues, prompting congressional scrutiny of gaming industry practices.
