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Federal judge strikes down Ten Commandments displays in several Arkansas school districts

March 17, 2026

Federal judge strikes down Ten Commandments displays in several Arkansas school districts

Federal judge blocks Arkansas Ten Commandments law for several school districts, ruling classroom mandate violates church-state separation.

Employee crushed to death in horror industrial accident after press machine unexpectedly turns on

March 17, 2026

Employee crushed to death in horror industrial accident after press machine unexpectedly turns on

Ohio Ford employee Gregory Knopf, 61, reportedly died after being crushed by a malfunctioning press machine at Sharonville transmission plant Monday.

Trump says Walz, Ilhan Omar 'complicit' in Minnesota fraud SCANDAL

March 17, 2026

Trump says Walz, Ilhan Omar 'complicit' in Minnesota fraud SCANDAL

President Donald Trump alleged that Gov. Tim Walz, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. and Attorney General Keith Ellison are 'complicit' in the Minnesota fraud scheme during an executive order signing to establish a national fraud task force.

DHS hits back at Illinois county clerk who told ICE to stay away from primary polling places

March 17, 2026

DHS hits back at Illinois county clerk who told ICE to stay away from primary polling places

DHS rebukes Illinois clerk who called ICE agents "thugs" and warned them away from polling places during elections, sparking immigration enforcement debate.

Jesse Jackson's family says Illinois Senate endorsement release was not authorized

March 17, 2026

Jesse Jackson's family says Illinois Senate endorsement release was not authorized

Illinois Democratic primary candidate Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's campaign claimed an endorsement from Rev. Jesse Jackson in Rainbow PUSH Coalition sample ballots.

Pritzker flexes political muscle in Illinois Senate primary as 2028 buzz builds

March 17, 2026

Pritzker flexes political muscle in Illinois Senate primary as 2028 buzz builds

Illinois primary could make history as three candidates vie for Durbin's Senate seat, with potential for second Black woman or Indian American senator.

Minnesota bill would ban warrants allowing police to collect data from devices near a crime scene

March 17, 2026

Minnesota bill would ban warrants allowing police to collect data from devices near a crime scene

Minnesota lawmakers proposed a bill to ban reverse location warrants allowing police to collect cellphone data near crime scenes, which they say violates the Fourth Amendment.

Dramatic video captures tourist boat engulfed in flames as passengers scramble to escape burning vessel

March 16, 2026

Dramatic video captures tourist boat engulfed in flames as passengers scramble to escape burning vessel

Nebraska tourists reportedly escaped dramatic boat fire off Miami Beach after their vessel "Size Matters" burst into flames during Florida Keys trip.

'Dementia village' could push Americans to rethink how we treat memory loss

March 16, 2026

'Dementia village' could push Americans to rethink how we treat memory loss

America's first dementia village opens in Madison, Wisconsin, in 2027, offering revolutionary memory care with shops, autonomy and dignity for residents.

Obama Presidential Center wants 100 unpaid volunteers while Valerie Jarrett makes $740K

March 14, 2026

Obama Presidential Center wants 100 unpaid volunteers while Valerie Jarrett makes $740K

The Obama Presidential Center seeks 100 unpaid volunteers as the $850 million Chicago facility prepares to open in June, promising $3.1 billion economic impact for South Side.