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November 28, 2023

Prehistoric women believed to be hunters, not just gatherers, in new study of hormones and genetics

Newly published research suggests females were doing more than just cooking and taking care of babies in prehistoric times. Women are believed to have been hunters as well.

November 28, 2023

Venezuelan migrants caught stealing from retailers in Chicago suburbs, authorities say

Police in the Chicago suburbs have arrested five Venezuelan migrants in a matter of two days for allegedly stealing merchandise from retailers.

November 28, 2023

Wisconsin official has charges dropped after posting ballot selfie on Facebook

Wisconsin local official Paul Buzzell, who shared a photo of his marked ballot on Facebook during the April 2022 election, had felony charges dropped on Monday.

November 28, 2023

2024 Senate showdown: New endorsement in Ohio's GOP primary battle in race to flip blue seat

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, takes sides in Ohio's competitive GOP Senate primary, backing Bernie Moreno in a race that could determine if Republicans win back the chamber's majority.

November 28, 2023

Derek Chauvin 'dead man walking' even before Thanksgiving stabbing: former prison minister

Disgraced ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin stabbed in federal prison while serving sentence for violating the civil rights of George Floyd in deadly 2020 encounter.

November 27, 2023

Minneapolis teachers union backtracks on Israel-Hamas war resolution: 'We regret this'

The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers Local 59 called for a meeting to push a resolution that acknowledges harm done to Jewish residents in the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) district.

November 27, 2023

Michigan State Police officials place entire Flint command post on leave

The Michigan State Police have reportedly placed the Flint post's entire command staff on administrative leave pending investigation.

November 27, 2023

Michigan boy steals forklift from middle school, leads police on chase: officials

According to Ann Arbor Police, a 12-year-old Michigan boy stole a forklift and led police on a short chase Saturday night.

November 27, 2023

Will online gambling spread beyond these six states, or is it just a fad?

There are currently six US states in which internet casino gambling is legal. It is a debated question as to whether or not gambling will spread to other states.

November 27, 2023

Body found inside ventilation system of Michigan college arts center

Michigan police are investigating the discovery of a body in the ventilation system of a college arts center in Detroit. The incident was reported at Macomb Community College.