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November 17, 2023

North Dakota legislative map illegally disenfranchises Native voters, judge says

North Dakota's legislative redistricting plan violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by illegally diluting Native American voting power, a federal judge ruled Friday.

November 17, 2023

Golfers topple porta-potty to dump suspected car thief after wild police chase caught on video

A suspected car thief fled from a Wisconsin crash scene and tried to hide in a porta-potty, but local golfers toppled it so police could make the arrest.

November 17, 2023

Homeless man sentenced to 27 months for assaulting Democratic lawmaker in elevator

A homeless man has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for attacking a Democratic Congresswoman in an elevator earlier this year.

November 17, 2023

Chicago-bound Amtrak train derails in Michigan after striking vehicle

A Chicago-bound Amtrak train derailed in Michigan after colliding with an unoccupied vehicle on the tracks near New Buffalo. The incident left 11 people injured.

November 17, 2023

Michigan Tech professor on leave following tirade against conservative group, email suggests

Dr. Carl Blair appears to have been replaced as an instructor at Michigan Tech after his attacks against Young Americans for Freedom activists on campus went viral.

November 17, 2023

Investigation into Chicago train crash ongoing as service remains suspended

Chicago’s Yellow Line service remains suspended Friday morning as investigators try to figure out what led to a commuter train strike rail equipment yesterday.

November 17, 2023

MI health official seeks $4 million settlement in county clash over COVID-19 policies

A health official in Michigan's Ottawa County is seeking judicial approval for a $4 million settlement following conflicts with conservative leaders over COVID-19 measures.

November 17, 2023

Minnesota families of men killed by police file lawsuit to access investigation files

Families of five Minnesota men killed by police officers have filed a lawsuit to access shooting investigation files owned by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

November 17, 2023

IL allocates $160 million to aid migrants in Chicago during winter months

Illinois is allocating $160 million to support migrants arriving in Chicago, with $65 million dedicated to launching temporary shelters, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced.

November 17, 2023

Minnesota considers changing flag after historic 1893 design accused of racism against Native Americans

The Minnesota State Emblems Redesign Commission is considering a new flag design after the state's 1893 flag has been accused of "racism" against Native Americans.