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November 19, 2024

Democrats in disarray: Growing field in race to chair party

Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party Chair Ken Martin becomes the second candidate to launch a bid for Democratic National Committee chair in the wake of this month's election setbacks.

November 19, 2024

Haitian migrants reportedly flee Springfield, Ohio

Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, have begun leaving the town in the wake of President-elect Trump’s sweeping election win, after Trump vowed mass deportation of migrants.

November 19, 2024

Oxford families push for subpoenas 3 years after Ethan Crumbley killed 4 in school shooting

Ethan Crumbley injured seven and shot dead four on Nov. 30, 2021. The victims' parents gathered on Monday to demand accountability from Oxford High School staff.

November 19, 2024

University of Iowa fraternity suspended after 56 pledges found in basement during alleged hazing

The Alpha Delta Phi fraternity at the University of Iowa is suspended by the school and its national organization following hazing reports.

November 18, 2024

Man in bodycam video drives lawn mower to allegedly flee deputy; shoots himself in hand

Authorities in Michigan release bodycam footage of a suspect driving a riding lawn mower to flee from a deputy before accidentally shooting himself in the hand when drawing his gun.

November 18, 2024

Man fleeing on lawnmower pulls gun on Michigan deputy, shoots self in hand

Newly released police body camera video shows how an attempted arrest in September quickly escalated. (Credit: Jackson County Sheriff's Office)

November 18, 2024

Democrat mayor not welcome at funeral for slain police officer

Hundreds attended the funeral for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez, and the city's mayor did not attend at the request of the officer's family members.

November 18, 2024

Hovde concedes 12 days after Wisconsin Senate race call, blames Dem-recruited 3rd-party candidate

Wisconsin businessman Eric Hovde finally conceded defeat to Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin in a razor-thin race for a U.S. Senate seat in Wisconsin.

November 18, 2024

I’m a DNC vice chair, here’s how Democrats reconnect with voters

Democrats can survive the red wave. In states like Missouri, voters backed the party agenda for helping workers and securing reproductive rights. Here's how we do that nationally.

November 17, 2024

Minnesota election judge faces felony charges over accepting unregistered votes

An election judge in the state of Minnesota is facing felony charges after allegedly allowing 11 people to vote who did not have the proper documentation on Election Day.