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Military vet sees opening for GOP in blue state amid ‘embarrassment’ of ‘stolen valor Walz’

May 12, 2026

Military vet sees opening for GOP in blue state amid ‘embarrassment’ of ‘stolen valor Walz’

Former Navy SEAL running for U.S. Senate in Minnesota says voters are angry over the state's billion-dollar fraud crisis tied to the Walz administration.

Five plead guilty to charges in brutal Cincinnati beatdown that went viral last summer

May 12, 2026

Five plead guilty to charges in brutal Cincinnati beatdown that went viral last summer

Five people have pleaded guilty in connection with the violent downtown Cincinnati beatdown that went viral, with sentencings set for May and June.

Chicago teen takeover mob rams police cruiser backward, swarms car as onlookers cheer: video

May 12, 2026

Chicago teen takeover mob rams police cruiser backward, swarms car as onlookers cheer: video

Video shows a Chicago police cruiser being rammed during a teen takeover as aldermen demand more arrests and consequences for participants involved.

Arrowhead Stadium looks unrecognizable as venue prepares to host FIFA World Cup matches

May 12, 2026

Arrowhead Stadium looks unrecognizable as venue prepares to host FIFA World Cup matches

Arrowhead Stadium undergoes a massive transformation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adding new turf tech, LED lighting, and a boosted audio system.

Automatic tipping push brings concerns to major US city as restaurants brace for surge of foreign visitors

May 12, 2026

Automatic tipping push brings concerns to major US city as restaurants brace for surge of foreign visitors

Kansas City restaurants are being urged to add automatic gratuity during the World Cup as European tourists may be unfamiliar with American tipping norms.

From Nebraska to West Virginia to New Jersey: Primary clashes set stage for fierce midterm fight

May 12, 2026

From Nebraska to West Virginia to New Jersey: Primary clashes set stage for fierce midterm fight

Tuesday's primaries in Nebraska, West Virginia and New Jersey set the stage for 2026 midterm battles over control of Congress and key state offices.

Michigan Democrats propose package seeking to legalize assisted suicide

May 12, 2026

Michigan Democrats propose package seeking to legalize assisted suicide

Michigan House Democrats introduced bills to create a new Death with Dignity Act and legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill adults.

Minnesota Senate votes to ban ICE from wearing masks, allow residents to sue for constitutional violations

May 12, 2026

Minnesota Senate votes to ban ICE from wearing masks, allow residents to sue for constitutional violations

The Minnesota Senate passed a bill to bar federal agents from shielding their faces and to allow people to sue over alleged constitutional rights violations.

Trump hosts Indiana Hoosiers at White House as QB Fernando Mendoza Misses Party (but calls in)

May 11, 2026

Trump hosts Indiana Hoosiers at White House as QB Fernando Mendoza Misses Party (but calls in)

President Trump welcomed the Indiana Hoosiers to the White House to celebrate their historic 2025 college football playoff national championship win.

Passengers from hantavirus-linked ship may leave Nebraska under certain conditions, officials say

May 11, 2026

Passengers from hantavirus-linked ship may leave Nebraska under certain conditions, officials say

Cruise ship passengers under hantavirus monitoring in Nebraska may leave before the 42-day period ends, a public health official noted during a press conference.