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Missing American's husband sat on boat for 24 hours after she vanished in Bahamas, friend says

May 16, 2026

Missing American's husband sat on boat for 24 hours after she vanished in Bahamas, friend says

A friend says Brian Hooker stayed on his sailboat for 24 hours after his wife disappeared in the Bahamas and provided few details to search and rescue crews.

Red-state auditor reports 'explosion' of fraud tips as he targets state employees 'racking up' taxpayer waste

May 16, 2026

Red-state auditor reports 'explosion' of fraud tips as he targets state employees 'racking up' taxpayer waste

Nebraska's top auditor says fraud tips are exploding as he uncovers alleged waste by state workers and challenges Gov. Pillen over a $2 million contract.

Former Christian school teacher sentenced after pleading guilty to child seduction charge

May 15, 2026

Former Christian school teacher sentenced after pleading guilty to child seduction charge

Ex-kindergarten instructor Torrie Lemon pleaded guilty to child seduction involving a 17-year-old student she admitted to authorities she had a relationship with in 2025.

Minnesota Medicaid operator’s bankruptcy-to-riches rise crashes into fraud probe

May 15, 2026

Minnesota Medicaid operator’s bankruptcy-to-riches rise crashes into fraud probe

A Cameroon immigrant who bragged on YouTube about his wealth is under investigation for allegedly defrauding Minnesota's Medicaid program of millions.

Academy Award-winner Brendan Fraser named as the honorary starter for the Indianapolis 500

May 15, 2026

Academy Award-winner Brendan Fraser named as the honorary starter for the Indianapolis 500

Indianapolis native Brendan Fraser is set to be the honorary starter for the 110th Indianapolis 500, tying in with his new D-Day film "Pressure."

Iowa Dem admits being ‘uncomfortable’ with whiteness as she seeks to flip competitive House seat

May 15, 2026

Iowa Dem admits being ‘uncomfortable’ with whiteness as she seeks to flip competitive House seat

Democrat Sarah Trone Garriot, running for Congress in Iowa, recalled feeling uncomfortable by how many white people were in her Minnesota hometown.

This Midwestern state leads the nation in home foreclosures as US filings jump by 26%

May 15, 2026

This Midwestern state leads the nation in home foreclosures as US filings jump by 26%

Indiana records the highest foreclosure rate in the nation as rising costs and mortgage rates put increasing financial pressure on homeowners nationwide.

Mother's Day chaos at a steakhouse includes knives thrown at waiters and a touching mother-daughter arrest

May 14, 2026

Mother's Day chaos at a steakhouse includes knives thrown at waiters and a touching mother-daughter arrest

Three TikTok food influencers are accused of causing chaos at a West Little Rock steakhouse on Mother's Day after a dispute over how steaks were cooked.

Small plane crashes into Ohio home killing 2 on board, igniting blaze in residential area

May 14, 2026

Small plane crashes into Ohio home killing 2 on board, igniting blaze in residential area

A small plane crashed into a home in Akron, Ohio, killing two people on board and sparking a large fire. The FAA and NTSB are now investigating the cause.

2 dead after a plane crashes into Ohio home

May 14, 2026

2 dead after a plane crashes into Ohio home

Authorities confirmed two passengers on a small plane were killed, Thursday, after the aircraft crashed into a home in Akron, Ohio. (WJW)