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University of Illinois hosted state-funded committee meeting where professors advocated for reparations

January 5, 2026

University of Illinois hosted state-funded committee meeting where professors advocated for reparations

University of Illinois professors advocate for collective reparations at Illinois meeting, calling for community payments beyond individual compensation.

Minnesota fraud cases, explained: How hundreds of millions allegedly slipped through state programs

January 5, 2026

Minnesota fraud cases, explained: How hundreds of millions allegedly slipped through state programs

Minnesota grapples with alleged fraud across state programs under Gov. Tim Walz, targeting COVID-19 food programs, housing subsidies and day care services.

WATCH: Ohio police smash sunroof, drag injured driver from burning car after rollover crash

January 3, 2026

WATCH: Ohio police smash sunroof, drag injured driver from burning car after rollover crash

Ohio police officers smashed through a sunroof to rescue a trapped driver from a burning car after a crash. Dramatic body camera video shows the rescue.

Minnesota faces funding deadline after Trump administration freezes childcare payments

January 3, 2026

Minnesota faces funding deadline after Trump administration freezes childcare payments

Minnesota officials face a Jan. 9 deadline to turn over childcare funding records after the Trump administration froze payments amid fraud allegations.

SBA administrator vows people will be jailed in Minnesota alleged fraud

January 2, 2026

SBA administrator vows people will be jailed in Minnesota alleged fraud

SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler discusses cracking down on alleged Minnesota fraud, holding borrowers accountable and taking decisive action to protect taxpayers on ‘Hannity.’

Police seek suspect after dentist and wife found shot dead at home while 2 young children are unharmed

January 2, 2026

Police seek suspect after dentist and wife found shot dead at home while 2 young children are unharmed

Columbus dentist Spencer Tepe and wife Monique found shot dead in their home just weeks before their fifth wedding anniversary. Two children unharmed.

New York Republicans call for independent fraud investigation following Minnesota revelations

January 2, 2026

New York Republicans call for independent fraud investigation following Minnesota revelations

After SBA's suspension of 6,900 Minnesota borrowers over suspected fraud, New York senators called for an independent audit of state programs to protect taxpayers.

Elon Musk declares ‘war’ over perceived death threat by Somali TikToker

January 2, 2026

Elon Musk declares ‘war’ over perceived death threat by Somali TikToker

Billionaire Elon Musk gave a strong response to a perceived threat on his life by a Somali TikToker after she said on a livestream, “He [is] about to die."

Trump DOJ demands Minnesota voting records over same-day registration 'vouching' concerns

January 2, 2026

Trump DOJ demands Minnesota voting records over same-day registration 'vouching' concerns

The Trump DOJ demands Minnesota voter records amid concerns over a same-day "vouching" policy allowing voters to register up to eight others.

Teens' viral prank targeting homeowners could have deadly consequences, police warn

January 2, 2026

Teens' viral prank targeting homeowners could have deadly consequences, police warn

Kansas police warn about dangerous "door kick challenge" TikTok trend where teens kick doors to mimic home invasions, risking criminal charges and safety.