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Chicago officer killed at hospital by suspect who was free on pretrial release, prosecutors allege

April 27, 2026

Chicago officer killed at hospital by suspect who was free on pretrial release, prosecutors allege

A man out on pretrial release allegedly opened fire at a Chicago hospital, killing one police officer and wounding another, prosecutors allege.

Ohio teacher fired after video appearing to lament Trump surviving WHCA Dinner shooting

April 27, 2026

Ohio teacher fired after video appearing to lament Trump surviving WHCA Dinner shooting

A teacher was fired after seemingly expressing disappointment on TikTok that President Trump was not killed in the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting.

North Dakota state rep, pilot killed in plane crash

April 27, 2026

North Dakota state rep, pilot killed in plane crash

North Dakota Democrat Rep. Liz Conmy was among two people killed in a small plane crash near Crystal Airport in a Minneapolis suburb Saturday.

Wisconsin Dem's bar laments 'we almost got free beer day' for Trump assassination

April 26, 2026

Wisconsin Dem's bar laments 'we almost got free beer day' for Trump assassination

Wisconsin's Minocqua Brewing Company faces renewed scrutiny after posting "we almost got #freebeerday" following shots fired near Trump at the WHCA dinner.

Son warns suspected killer may 'get away with murder' after conviction tossed in mom's execution-style slaying

April 26, 2026

Son warns suspected killer may 'get away with murder' after conviction tossed in mom's execution-style slaying

A judge vacated Miguel Cruz's conviction in the cold case killing of Wisconsin mother Juanita Zdroik, potentially setting the stage for a new trial.

Two gunmen suspected after Indiana University-area shooting leaves 9 injured, police say

April 26, 2026

Two gunmen suspected after Indiana University-area shooting leaves 9 injured, police say

Two men are believed to have fired shots during a large gathering near Indiana University in Bloomington, leaving nine people injured, police said.

Winery belonging to Ilhan Omar's husband shut down amid financial spotlight

April 25, 2026

Winery belonging to Ilhan Omar's husband shut down amid financial spotlight

A California winery co-owned by Rep. Ilhan Omar's husband abruptly closed as House Republicans investigate the couple's surging financial disclosures.

Michigan governor hopeful pressed on past SPLC work after DOJ indictment: 'What did Jocelyn know?'

April 25, 2026

Michigan governor hopeful pressed on past SPLC work after DOJ indictment: 'What did Jocelyn know?'

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson faces GOP pressure over her past SPLC ties after the group was indicted on fraud-related charges this week.

Man confesses to dismembering father, stuffing remains in suitcases as DNA finally solves cold case: police

April 24, 2026

Man confesses to dismembering father, stuffing remains in suitcases as DNA finally solves cold case: police

Larry Drotleff, 81, confessed to dismembering his father and disposing of remains in suitcases in Ohio, now facing federal theft charges, police say.

Nebraska ends in-state tuition benefits for illegal immigrants under DOJ deal

April 24, 2026

Nebraska ends in-state tuition benefits for illegal immigrants under DOJ deal

Under a proposed consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice, Nebraska agreed to permanently end in-state tuition for illegal immigrants.