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Repeat offender slays 2 Missouri deputies before dying in shootout, sheriff says

February 24, 2026

Repeat offender slays 2 Missouri deputies before dying in shootout, sheriff says

Repeat offender kills two Missouri deputies during traffic stop in Christian County, authorities said. Suspect died in gunfight after manhunt.

Ex-'American Idol' contestant staged crime scene in alleged murder of wife: court docs

February 24, 2026

Ex-'American Idol' contestant staged crime scene in alleged murder of wife: court docs

Caleb Flynn is charged with murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, and allegedly staging their Ohio home to look like a break-in.

Manhunt underway after Missouri deputy slain, suspect’s truck spotted heading toward Arkansas border

February 23, 2026

Manhunt underway after Missouri deputy slain, suspect’s truck spotted heading toward Arkansas border

A manhunt is underway in Missouri after a Christian County deputy was shot and killed. Authorities are searching for a white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado that may be headed toward Arkansas.

Transgender Minnesota lawmaker pushes back on adult site age verification bill over fears of overreach

February 23, 2026

Transgender Minnesota lawmaker pushes back on adult site age verification bill over fears of overreach

A transgender Minnesota state lawmaker suggested some adult sites can be "educational" for LGBTQ youth, offering skepticism about age verification laws at a hearing.

Minnesota mall shooting leaves 2 juveniles in custody; suspected gunman still at large

February 23, 2026

Minnesota mall shooting leaves 2 juveniles in custody; suspected gunman still at large

Authorities are searching for a suspect after a shooting at the Maplewood Mall in Minnesota left a man with a non-life-threatening injury.

'It's hidden': Female genital mutilation and the secret shame of Minnesota's Somalis

February 22, 2026

'It's hidden': Female genital mutilation and the secret shame of Minnesota's Somalis

Minnesota has zero convictions for female genital mutilation despite hundreds of thousands at risk nationwide and the state's large Somali population.

Illinois city's reparations plan is misguided, divisive and likely unconstitutional

February 22, 2026

Illinois city's reparations plan is misguided, divisive and likely unconstitutional

Evanston, Illinois' $25,000 reparations payments to 44 Black residents raise constitutional questions and practical concerns about race-based compensation programs.

Former Illinois governor slams Pritzker for ‘malpractice’ as Bears look to flee to red state

February 21, 2026

Former Illinois governor slams Pritzker for ‘malpractice’ as Bears look to flee to red state

Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich accused Gov. JB Pritzker of "gubernatorial malpractice" as Chicago Bears consider moving to Indiana for new stadium.

German soccer team Werder Bremen cancels Minnesota trip over Trump immigration enforcement: report

February 21, 2026

German soccer team Werder Bremen cancels Minnesota trip over Trump immigration enforcement: report

German soccer club Werder Bremen canceled its Minnesota trip, citing unrest from ICE actions and unclear U.S. entry requirements for players, reports said.

Ex-American Idol contestant charged in wife's murder previously described as 'very talented' church leader

February 21, 2026

Ex-American Idol contestant charged in wife's murder previously described as 'very talented' church leader

A former church leader is accused of murdering his wife after allegedly staging a break-in. Caleb Flynn allegedly shot Ashley Flynn and called 911 claiming an intruder attacked them.