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Illinois mother charged with murder in death of 2-year-old son in case drawing comparisons to Lindsay Clancy

September 4, 2026

Illinois mother charged with murder in death of 2-year-old son in case drawing comparisons to Lindsay Clancy

Corie Walsh faces three murder charges in her 2-year-old son's death, a Frankfort, Illinois, case that a neighbor says mirrors the Lindsay Clancy trial.

ICE officer pleads not guilty to lying about Minneapolis shooting involving Venezuelan man

September 4, 2026

ICE officer pleads not guilty to lying about Minneapolis shooting involving Venezuelan man

Video evidence allegedly contradicted the ICE officer's claims about the Minneapolis shooting of Venezuelan man Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, prosecutors say.

Ohio State pays $2.1M settlement as it admits researcher had ‘inappropriate foreign affiliations’ to China

September 4, 2026

Ohio State pays $2.1M settlement as it admits researcher had ‘inappropriate foreign affiliations’ to China

Ohio State University paid $2.1 million to resolve allegations it failed to disclose researcher C.K. Shum's ties to China's Thousand Talents Program.

Why a socialist couldn't break through in this purple state

September 4, 2026

Why a socialist couldn't break through in this purple state

Business leaders and owners weigh in on the Wisconsin gubernatorial race after the defeat of democratic socialist Francesca Hong.

‘Fiesta Mexicana’: El-Sayed campaign plans festive 9/11 while remembrance is missing from public schedule

September 4, 2026

‘Fiesta Mexicana’: El-Sayed campaign plans festive 9/11 while remembrance is missing from public schedule

Abdul El-Sayed's campaign scheduled county fair and Fiesta Mexicana events on 9/11's 25th anniversary, raising questions about the Michigan Senate race.

Missouri high court blocks GOP-backed congressional maps ahead of midterms; Trump blasts 'ridiculous' ruling

September 3, 2026

Missouri high court blocks GOP-backed congressional maps ahead of midterms; Trump blasts 'ridiculous' ruling

The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously blocked the GOP-drawn map, and President Donald Trump called the ruling "ridiculous" before November's vote.

Officials identify victims killed, officers injured in Minneapolis apartment shooting

September 3, 2026

Officials identify victims killed, officers injured in Minneapolis apartment shooting

Minnesota officials identified the two civilians killed and the Minneapolis police officers injured during Wednesday’s deadly apartment shooting.

Indiana farm faces backlash after honoring Charlie Kirk with corn maze display

September 3, 2026

Indiana farm faces backlash after honoring Charlie Kirk with corn maze display

Goebel Farms in Evansville, Indiana, faced dozens of negative Google reviews after unveiling a corn maze tribute to slain activist Charlie Kirk.

GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival

September 3, 2026

GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival

Thomas Ross allegedly conspired to plant cocaine and Adderall in his Republican rival's purse, but his campaign manager wore a wire for the FBI.

DOJ charges ICE officer with lying to investigators following Minneapolis shooting of Venezuelan man

September 3, 2026

DOJ charges ICE officer with lying to investigators following Minneapolis shooting of Venezuelan man

ICE agent Christian Castro faces federal false statements charges tied to the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis during an immigration crackdown.