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July 15

Federal grand jury indicts suspect accused of targeting Minnesota lawmakers in deadly shooting spree

Vance Boelter faces federal charges for allegedly murdering former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, with prosecutors calling the attacks 'targeted political assassinations.'

July 15

Florida AG threatens to sue US Masters Swimming over gender-participation policy

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier threatened to sue US Masters Swimming if the organization doesn't strengthen its trans-athlete participation policy.

July 15

Border crossings plummet to historic lows; Trump's enforcement policies yield big results

United States Customs and Border Protection reported record-low border crossings in June. There were only 25,228 encounters nationwide and 6,072 apprehensions at the southern border.

July 15

Young worker killed after falling into meat grinder at factory of popular frozen burrito company

A tragic industrial accident at a California food processing plant claimed the life of a teenage worker when a meat grinder unexpectedly activated during cleaning procedures.

July 15

New text messages fuel Alex Murdaugh's push for new trial

Alex Murdaugh's attorney claims undisclosed texts with Curtis Smith might have altered their witness strategy, while appeal continues based on jury tampering allegations.

July 15

Illegal migrant enters plea in crash that killed boy one day before his 12th birthday

Venezuelan migrant Endrina Bracho pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in a wrong-way crash that killed 12-year-old Travis Wolfe, with prosecutors suggesting a 10-year sentence.

July 15

Democrats have 'no sympathy or sorrow' for these families, Border Protection official says

U.S. Customs and Border Protection senior adviser Ron Vitiello dissects Democrats' 'fake outrage' over 'Alligator Alcatraz' on 'America Reports.'

July 15

Teen run over by a truck while sunbathing on the beach

Oak Island authorities responded when a GMC pickup truck conducting beach survey work struck a teenage girl lying on the beach, sending her to hospital.

July 15

Innocent hiker mistaken for fugitive dad accused of killing his three daughters

A man hiking in Sawtooth National Forest was reported as Travis Decker, the father accused of murdering his daughters, highlighting the ongoing manhunt in Idaho.

July 15

Cartel drones pose 'dangerous' drug trafficking risk in border state, official warns

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes warns about the risk of cartel drones, as border and immigration policies face major shifts since Trump took office in January.