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Marine veteran allegedly gunned down by husband in attack outside home, police say

April 22, 2026

Marine veteran allegedly gunned down by husband in attack outside home, police say

Marine veteran Ivy Unruh was allegedly shot by her estranged husband, Joshua Orlando, in an attack outside her Kansas home. Officials say she was separated from him.

Chicago alderman says police are 'handcuffed' from stopping teen takeovers under Mayor Brandon Johnson

April 22, 2026

Chicago alderman says police are 'handcuffed' from stopping teen takeovers under Mayor Brandon Johnson

A Chicago alderman claims police are handcuffed from stopping teen takeovers, blaming Mayor Brandon Johnson's policies for a lack of accountability.

Michele Tafoya blames George Floyd riots as 'turning point' for Minnesota downfall under Tim Walz

April 22, 2026

Michele Tafoya blames George Floyd riots as 'turning point' for Minnesota downfall under Tim Walz

Former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya warns Minnesota isn't the "paradise" it once was, blaming Gov. Walz's response to the 2020 George Floyd riots.

Minnesota allows ‘happy hour’ in nursing homes under new law easing alcohol restrictions

April 22, 2026

Minnesota allows ‘happy hour’ in nursing homes under new law easing alcohol restrictions

Gov. Tim Walz signed Minnesota's "Grandparents' Happy Hour" law allowing nursing home residents to drink alcohol at facility-organized social events.

WATCH: Pokémon, sports cards heist hits six figures as detectives hunt suspects

April 21, 2026

WATCH: Pokémon, sports cards heist hits six figures as detectives hunt suspects

Video shows hooded thieves smashing into a Chicago trading card shop and stealing $100,000 in Pokémon and sports cards, according to a report.

‘Martyrs’: Michigan Dems nominate Hezbollah-praising candidate after ousting Jewish regent

April 21, 2026

‘Martyrs’: Michigan Dems nominate Hezbollah-praising candidate after ousting Jewish regent

Amir Makled, who reportedly shared posts praising Hezbollah leaders as 'martyrs,' won Michigan Democrats' nomination for University of Michigan regent.

Two injured after explosion rips through chemical plant, sparking hazmat response, shelter-in-place order

April 21, 2026

Two injured after explosion rips through chemical plant, sparking hazmat response, shelter-in-place order

Two workers were injured after a magnesium fire triggered an explosion at an Illinois chemical plant, prompting a hazmat response and shelter-in-place order.

Ramaswamy pumps $25M of own cash into Ohio governor bid, smashes fundraising records with $50 million haul

April 21, 2026

Ramaswamy pumps $25M of own cash into Ohio governor bid, smashes fundraising records with $50 million haul

Ramaswamy invests $25 million of his own money into his Ohio gubernatorial campaign, fulfilling a pledge as he builds a record $50 million war chest.

Car explodes during alleged street takeover on Chicago's South Side as city battles wave of incidents

April 21, 2026

Car explodes during alleged street takeover on Chicago's South Side as city battles wave of incidents

A car exploded during an alleged street takeover on Chicago's South Side over the weekend, with no arrests made amid a wave of similar incidents.

Dem hopeful who co-founded Joe Rogan’s favorite jeans under fire for ‘Made in America’ claim

April 21, 2026

Dem hopeful who co-founded Joe Rogan’s favorite jeans under fire for ‘Made in America’ claim

Matt Maasdam, a Democrat running in Michigan, touts U.S. manufacturing but faces scrutiny for outsourcing jobs at companies he worked for and founded.