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NC BOARD OF ELECTIONS

In split vote, NC approves new mail-in ballot guidelines hours before voting begins

The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted along party lines Friday to approve new guidelines for processing mail-in ballots. The vot…
1h ago
Absentee ballots sitting on a table at the Wake County Board of Elections Operations Center in Raleigh.
A U.S. federal courthouse building exterior with a sign indicating the Department of Justice presence.
ICE

ICE officer charged with lying about shooting turns himself in: Reports

A federal grand jury has indicted a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in connection with a shoo…
3h ago
Missouri Supreme Court Justices presiding over the courtroom where the redistricting map referendum ruling was announced.
MISSOURI SUPREME COURT

Missouri Supreme Court makes ruling on redistricting referendum: Map must go on ballot

The Missouri Supreme Court has issued a unanimous ruling that forces a redrawn congressional map onto the Nove…
6h ago
Adam Telle, assistant secretary of the Army, standing during an official briefing at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
ARMY

Trump appoints Adam Telle new acting Army secretary

President Donald Trump has appointed Adam Telle as the new acting secretary of the Army. Telle, who previously…
8h ago
Federal courthouse in Minneapolis where prosecutors are overseeing the ICE officer shooting case.
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

Federal prosecutor fired after investigating ICE officer for civil rights offenses in Minnesota shooting, sources say

A federal prosecutor in Minnesota has been fired amid a high-stakes investigatio…
10h ago
Minneapolis police squad cars and emergency responders outside Shoreline Plaza following the fatal shooting.
MINNEAPOLIS

Deadly downtown Minneapolis shooting started as a custody exchange — here's what else we know

A deadly shooting in downtown Minneapolis has left three people dead and six oth…
12h ago
Protesters gather at the Missouri statehouse in Jefferson City to oppose changes to congressional maps.
MISSOURI

Missouri supreme court throws out new congressional maps backed by Trump

The Missouri supreme court has unanimously blocked new congressional districts b…
14h ago
An election worker processes stacks of mail-in ballots in a local office during an election cycle.
SUPREMECOURT

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions

The Trump administration has turned to the Supreme Court in a bid to enforce new…
16h ago
Protesters gather outside the Missouri Supreme Court following the ruling on the congressional map.
MISSOURI

Missouri Supreme Court rules new GOP-drawn map can’t be used for November elections

The Missouri Supreme Court has issued a major ruling that will change how the st…
18h ago
Defense attorney Kevin Reddington speaking to Judge William Sullivan at the Plymouth Superior Court bench.
LINDSAY CLANCY

Live updates: Tensions flare in Lindsay Clancy courtroom over holdout juror

The Lindsay Clancy trial has hit a critical turning point as deliberations stret…
20h ago
Lindsay Clancy sits in her wheelchair in court while her defense attorney speaks to the judge during a sidebar.
COURT

Lindsay Clancy murder trial jury still deadlocked, defense attorney says juror "spurned the instructions"

The Lindsay Clancy murder trial has reached a tense standoff at the Plymouth Sup…
22h ago
Gloria Steinem speaking at a news conference about women's rights during the 1972 Democratic National Convention.
MS MAGAZINE

Gloria Steinem, charismatic feminist and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem has died at age 92. The journalist, activist, and co-founder of M…
1d ago
Large police presence including armored vehicles outside a high-rise apartment in downtown Minneapolis.
MINNEAPOLIS

3 dead, including suspect, in Minneapolis apartment building shooting

A violent incident at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building on Wednesday lef…
1d ago
A smartphone screen showing a digital map of the Great Lakes region with Lake Ontario labeled as Lake America.
GOOGLE

Trump’s Lake Ontario push forces tech to pick a side

President Trump’s recent executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America h…
1d ago
Police tape surrounds the Loring Park perimeter in Minneapolis following a late-night shooting investigation.
MINNEAPOLIS

Live: Three dead, including suspect, in Minneapolis shooting; three officers injured

Minneapolis police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred near Lor…
1d ago
Secretary Markwayne Mullin speaking at a podium during a previous Department of Homeland Security event.
DHS

Coast Guard plane carrying Markwayne Mullin makes emergency landing after engine failure

A Coast Guard jet carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin performe…
1d ago
Lindsay Clancy and attorney Kevin Reddington watch as Judge William Sullivan speaks to the jury in court.
COURT

Live updates: Deadlocked Lindsay Clancy jury wraps up fifth day of deliberations

The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial concluded its fifth day of deliberat…
1d ago
Sailors on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln arriving at Laem Chabang Port in Thailand.
USNAVY

USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after 9 months at sea

The USS Abraham Lincoln has officially docked in Thailand after a grueling 286-d…
1d ago
Golfer Tiger Woods standing near his overturned Land Rover at the scene of a crash in Jupiter Island, Florida.
GOLF

Tiger Woods pleads ‘no contest’ in DUI case

Tiger Woods has reached a plea deal in his recent Florida DUI case. The 50-year-…
2d ago
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaking at a military event regarding his vision for the Department of War.
PENTAGON

Pete Hegseth’s culture war fixation disrupting Army progress, sources say

The Army is facing a leadership vacuum following the resignation of Secretary Da…
2d ago
Debris surrounds a damaged home in Kuhestan, Iran, following a reported U.S. airstrike on a civilian residence.
IRGC

Live Updates: Iran war ramps back up as Tehran accuses U.S. of bombing wedding party, attacks Gulf states

Regional tensions escalated early Wednesday after the Iranian government accused…
2d ago
Prosecutor Ryan McBride points to defendant Tyler Robinson during a court hearing regarding the murder of Charlie Kirk.
UTAH COURTS

Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial with defendant facing potential death penalty

The murder case against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative …
2d ago
Tyler James Robinson standing in a courtroom during a legal proceeding regarding his murder charge.
COURT

Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will stand trial, face potential death penalty

A Utah judge ruled this week that 23-year-old Tyler James Robinson will face tri…
2d ago
U.S. Navy destroyers patrolling the Strait of Hormuz near oil tankers as part of new maritime security operations.
IRGC

U.S. strikes Iran tankers under new "tanker for tanker" policy

The U.S. military launched a major operation against Iranian forces on Tuesday, …
2d ago
Tyler Robinson sits in a Provo courtroom wearing a grey suit while consulting with his defense attorney.
UTAH COURTS

Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial

Tyler Robinson has entered a plea of not guilty regarding the murder of conserva…
2d ago
Vice President JD Vance speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition leadership summit in Las Vegas on August 31, 2026.
REPUBLICAN PARTY

Vance offers olive branch to pro-Israel Republicans in closed-door speech

Vice President JD Vance visited the Republican Jewish Coalition leadership summi…
2d ago
Judge Tony Graf presiding over the preliminary hearing of Tyler Robinson in a Provo courtroom.
CHARLIE KIRK

Case against suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing can proceed to trial, judge rules

A judge in Utah has ruled that Tyler Robinson will stand trial for the 2025 shoo…
2d ago
Daniel Driscoll sits at a desk during a Senate confirmation hearing before his tenure as army secretary.
PENTAGON

Army secretary resigns after clashes with Hegseth as Democrats warn of ‘hollowed out’ leadership

Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has resigned from his post after an 18-month tenu…
2d ago
A USPS mail truck parked outside a federal building during a ballot security investigation in Washington D.C.
USPS

USPS whistleblower warns new ballot system could fail

A U.S. Postal Service whistleblower has raised serious concerns regarding a new …
2d ago
Lindsay Clancy seated in a wheelchair inside a Massachusetts courtroom alongside her defense attorney.
MASSACHUSETTS COURT

Jurors in Lindsay Clancy trial deadlocked but judge asks them to keep trying

The trial of Lindsay Clancy has reached a difficult stage in Massachusetts. Afte…
2d ago
Lindsay Clancy sits at the defense table in a beige sweater with her attorney Kevin Reddington in a Massachusetts courtroom.
COURT

Lindsay Clancy jurors are deadlocked, judge sends them back for more deliberations

The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial informed Judge William Sullivan on T…
2d ago
Helicopter flies over Grand Canyon bridge during flash flood rescue operations.
GRAND CANYON

2 Grand Canyon flooding victims photographed on hiking trip in days before deaths

Tragedy has struck the Grand Canyon after severe flash flooding claimed the live…
3d ago
USPS sorting facility equipment handling mail trays during election season preparations.
USPS

Whistleblower warns Postal Service's new mail ballot system has "potentially catastrophic problems"

An anonymous federal whistleblower has flagged major concerns regarding the Unit…
3d ago
Secretary Sean Duffy discusses the recent closure of 300 CDL schools during a federal safety announcement.
USDOT

"Long overdue" Trucking Association of New York weighs in on federal CDL crackdown

The U.S. Department of Transportation and Department of Homeland Security have s…
3d ago
A meteorological map showing the projected path of Tropical Storm Edouard moving toward the Texas and Louisiana coast.
METEOROLOGY

Tropical Storm Edouard threatens Louisiana, Texas coasts. Maps show the forecast path.

Tropical Storm Edouard is officially on the move and gaining strength. As of Tue…
3d ago
Construction cranes rise above the White House South Lawn as the East Wing ballroom project continues in Washington DC.
WHITEHOUSE

Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom

The Supreme Court has issued a 5-4 ruling allowing construction of a $400 millio…
3d ago
Police vehicles and scene tape at the Islamic Center of San Diego following the May 2026 shooting investigation.
CRIME

Teen girl indicted on murder charges for allegedly helping spread livestream of deadly mosque shooting

A 17-year-old North Carolina girl has been indicted on three counts of murder fo…
3d ago
Cargo trucks travel along the 710 Freeway in Long Beach, California.
TRANSPORTATION

Citing California as a problem state, Trump administration shuts down 110 trucking schools

The Trump administration has ordered 110 commercial trucking schools to close im…
3d ago
The Hollywood sign in Los Angeles on a bright day, representing the center of the U.S. film industry.
HOLLYWOOD

Trump calls for Hollywood tax incentive

President Donald Trump is calling for immediate congressional action to establis…
3d ago
A PG&E power line tower stands against a dry landscape in California during a wildfire awareness campaign.
PGE

PG&E Stock Plummets as California Withholds Wildfire Liability Protections

California lawmakers are pushing new legislation that could significantly change…
3d ago
Aerial view of Grand Canyon National Park following recent heavy flooding.
GRAND CANYON

Two bodies found and search continues after Grand Canyon flash flooding

Park officials in Arizona confirmed the recovery of two bodies after a severe fl…
3d ago
Heavy rain falls on a Houston street during the passage of Tropical Storm Edouard, showing flooded road conditions.
HOUSTON

Houston-area school closings: Districts announce closures, delays due to Tropical Depression 5

Tropical Storm Edouard caused significant disruptions across the Houston area as…
3d ago
Defense attorney Kevin Reddington speaks to reporters outside the Plymouth Superior Court during the Lindsay Clancy trial.
LINDSAY CLANCY

Lindsay Clancy trial deliberations stretch into third day, defense attorney ‘nervous’ awaiting verdict

The jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy began its third day of deliberati…
3d ago
An F-35A stealth fighter jet patrolling over regional waters in the Middle East during renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities.
IRAN

Retaliation on Kharg Island weighed as US-Iran hostilies reignite

Military hostilities between the United States and Iran have resumed following a…
4d ago
View of the damaged landscape near Bright Angel Creek in the Grand Canyon following heavy flash flooding.
GRAND CANYON

More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed 1 person and left 15 missing

Emergency crews are currently working in the Grand Canyon to locate about 15 peo…
4d ago
Debris from a destroyed stone bridge pylon sits along the flooded Bright Angel Creek in Grand Canyon National Park.
NPS

At least 1 dead, over a dozen missing at Grand Canyon after extreme flash flooding

A tragic flash flood at the Grand Canyon has left one person dead and over a doz…
4d ago
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at a press conference on Capitol Hill while discussing upcoming legislative deadlines.
CONGRESS

The House is back in session. Many Republicans hope it won’t be for long.

The House of Representatives returns to session this week for the first time in …
4d ago
Nicolás Maduro in a gray prison uniform flashing peace signs inside a Brooklyn detention center.
VENEZUELA

Nicolás Maduro flashes peace signs in first prison photos since US capture in Caracas

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has appeared in his first public phot…
4d ago
Nicolas Maduro wearing an orange detention jumpsuit in a holding room.
VENEZUELA

Venezuela’s Maduro shares first photos from US detention

Nicolas Maduro is now in U.S. custody at a federal facility in Florida. The Depa…
4d ago
Remnants of stone bridge pylons remain along Bright Angel Creek in the Grand Canyon following a destructive flash flood.
GRAND CANYON

Grand Canyon flash flood leaves 1 dead and several missing or unaccounted for, park service says

A 46-year-old hiker has died and 15 people remain missing following a massive fl…
4d ago
Stone pylons remain at Bright Angel Creek after a flash flood destroyed the bridge in the Grand Canyon.
GRAND CANYON

15 people may be missing after Grand Canyon flash flooding

National Park Service officials are currently searching for approximately 15 peo…
4d ago
Cargo ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz under a hazy sky during ongoing regional military tensions.
IRGC

U.S. strikes Iran to prevent Hormuz mine threat

The U.S. military conducted a precision strike on Iranian targets on Larak Islan…
4d ago
Aerial view of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, where a deportation flight landed on Saturday.
IMMIGRATION

Trump administration deports relative of Afghans who helped US military to Central African Republic

The United States deported a group of migrants to the Central African Republic o…
4d ago
Satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz highlighting Larak and Hormuz islands in blue water.
IRGC

US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak island amid strait of Hormuz tensions

US military forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island this Sund…
4d ago
Senator Richard Blumenthal speaks during an interview on Face the Nation regarding Ukraine policy and domestic safety.
CONGRESS

Transcript: Sen. Richard Blumenthal on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026

Senator Richard Blumenthal appeared on Face the Nation this weekend to provide a…
4d ago
Freedom Fuel gas station pumps with the American flag visible in the background during a busy business day.
KRSM

Freedom Fuel owner didn't pay for nearly $4 million in gas, lawsuit claims

The operator of Freedom Fuel, a gas chain promoted by President Donald Trump, fa…
4d ago
An ICE deportation flight on a runway, representing the transport of detainees to international locations.
IMMIGRATION

ICE deports Afghans and others to Africa, expanding "third country" deportations

The Trump administration has expanded its use of third-country deportation agree…
5d ago
Helicopter circling the rugged terrain of the Grand Canyon near Bright Angel Creek during a rescue operation.
GRANDCANYON

Dozens of people evacuated from parts of the Grand Canyon after flash floods

National Park Service crews conducted an emergency aerial evacuation at the Gran…
5d ago
Aerial view of green agricultural fields bordering the dry, shrinking Colorado River in Yuma County, Arizona.
COLORADO RIVER

Water cuts are coming for Arizona. Is your salad on the chopping block?

Yuma County provides 90% of the leafy greens consumed in the U.S. during the win…
5d ago
President Donald Trump speaking in the Oval Office regarding the new oil agreement with Venezuela.
VENEZUELA

Venezuela says Trump's historic oil deal targets 1.5M barrels per day, could generate $200B

President Donald Trump has announced a major 25-year oil agreement with Venezuel…
5d ago
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