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Opening day at Six Flags St. Louis ended in chaos after brawl with as many as 100 people broke out

April 28, 2026

Opening day at Six Flags St. Louis ended in chaos after brawl with as many as 100 people broke out

About 100 people, mostly juveniles, were involved in brawls at Six Flags St. Louis on opening day, leading to early closure and multiple detentions.

DHS taunts media for reporting about ‘Green Bay man’ illegal immigrant charged in vicious machete attack

April 28, 2026

DHS taunts media for reporting about ‘Green Bay man’ illegal immigrant charged in vicious machete attack

DHS calls out media for calling alleged machete attacker a "Green Bay man," saying he is an illegal alien from Nicaragua given removal orders.

Former Nebraska senator battling cancer warns people have 'stopped making babies'

April 28, 2026

Former Nebraska senator battling cancer warns people have 'stopped making babies'

Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse lamented a global birth rate crisis on "60 Minutes," saying richer societies have largely stopped having sex and making babies.

Patel turns tables on Walz in response to viral tweet on Minnesota fraud raids: 'Come again?'

April 28, 2026

Patel turns tables on Walz in response to viral tweet on Minnesota fraud raids: 'Come again?'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz receives sharp pushback from FBI Director Kash Patel and conservatives after claiming credit for Minneapolis fraud raids.

Indiana Democrat arrested after allegedly campaigning in neighborhood while on cocaine

April 28, 2026

Indiana Democrat arrested after allegedly campaigning in neighborhood while on cocaine

Indiana Democratic state Senate candidate allegedly arrested while canvassing a neighborhood high on cocaine, according to police in Fishers, Indiana.

USA Powerlifting settles trans athlete discrimination case but says Minnesota is 'out of step' with science

April 28, 2026

USA Powerlifting settles trans athlete discrimination case but says Minnesota is 'out of step' with science

USA Powerlifting reaches settlement with trans athlete JayCee Cooper but says it still strongly supports sex-based categories in strength sports.

Chicago’s South Side is drowning in excuses, dependency and decay

April 28, 2026

Chicago’s South Side is drowning in excuses, dependency and decay

Pastor Corey Brooks reflects on his Walk Across America and calls on Chicago's South Side to reject excuses and embrace faith, family and hard work.

FBI raids Minneapolis childcare facilities, part of sweeping fraud investigation

April 28, 2026

FBI raids Minneapolis childcare facilities, part of sweeping fraud investigation

The FBI, state and local law enforcement executed 22 search warrants in Minnesota as part of an ongoing fraud investigation, sources said.

5 bald eagles found dead in Michigan, raising poaching concerns

April 28, 2026

5 bald eagles found dead in Michigan, raising poaching concerns

The deaths of five bald eagles in Michigan's Upper Peninsula are under investigation after officials ruled out natural causes, suspecting illegal killing.

Wisconsin teacher placed on leave after social media post advocating to 'make Americans great assassins again'

April 27, 2026

Wisconsin teacher placed on leave after social media post advocating to 'make Americans great assassins again'

A Wisconsin teacher was placed on administrative leave after a controversial post suggesting he wanted to "make Americans great assassins again."