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University, where officials have announced that Brooke Mason, a standout student from Whitewater, has been named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List — a distinction reserved for high-achieving students who demonstrate consistent dedication to…

June 2, 2025 — Springfield, IL — With a $770 million budget shortfall threatening to derail Chicago’s public transportation system, Illinois lawmakers are under mounting pressure to strike a funding deal before the General Assembly adjourns…

June 2, 2025 — Chicago, IL — Illinois residents are being urged to prepare for an intense midweek weather trifecta: lingering smoke from Canadian wildfires, sweltering 90-degree temperatures, and the threat of severe thunderstorms. The…

June 2, 2025 — North Lawndale, Chicago — A generous $50,000 donation from actor and activist Jussie Smollett is bringing new life to youth arts programming at the North Lawndale Arts Center, one of the West Side's most cherished cultural…

June 2, 2025 — In a bizarre twist of fortune, a North Carolina man who believed he had finally turned his luck around after winning a $3.6 million lottery jackpot is now embroiled in a legal battle — not over the prize itself, but over love…

In a harrowing case that has drawn national attention, 27-year-old Roan Waters of Indiana has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the 2023 death of 1-year-old Oaklee Snow. The toddler's decomposed body was discovered…

In a disturbing case out of Michigan, 44-year-old Lisa Corcoran has been arrested and charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing over 100 items from local cemeteries to decorate her home. The Genesee County Sheriff's Office reported…

President Donald Trump has announced he is considering pardoning Barry Croft Jr. and Adam Fox, the two men convicted in the 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Trump described their prosecution as potentially a "railroad…

In a tragic incident that shocked the Minneapolis community, 22-year-old Latalia Anjolie Margalli has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and multiple counts of assault after intentionally driving her SUV into a crowd, resulting in the…

In a tragic culmination of a botched human smuggling operation, 29-year-old Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, also known as "Dirty Harry," has been sentenced to over 10 years in a U.S. federal prison. His conviction stems from his role in…

A 27-year-old woman, Monia Spadaro, has been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) and eluding law enforcement after a security incident outside the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, on May 22, 2025. Incident Overview…

In a shocking development, Brian Tenney, the 52-year-old owner of West Coast Game Park Safari near Bandon, Oregon, was arrested on May 28, 2025, following a comprehensive investigation into the facility's operations. The arrest came after…

Albuquerque, NM – A Colorado man, Michael Clohessy, 45, was arrested on Memorial Day after allegedly leaving his 6-year-old son locked in a hot car while shopping at a Walmart in northeast Albuquerque. The incident occurred on May 26, 2025,…

In a contentious legal development, a federal judge has determined that the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident and Columbia University student activist, is likely unconstitutional. Despite this finding, the court…

In a tragic incident in Uhland, Texas, 18-year-old Andrew Farias was fatally shot during his own high school graduation party on May 25, 2025. The altercation began around 1 a.m. when two female attendees engaged in a dispute reportedly…

A Florida man has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend after allegedly leaving her body in their home for several days while her young child remained alone with the corpse. According to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office,…

In a significant legal development, a federal appeals court has rejected Steve Bannon's bid to overturn his conviction for contempt of Congress. Bannon, a former chief strategist to President Donald Trump, was convicted in 2022 for defying…

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the North Carolina State Board of Elections, alleging that the state failed to comply with federal voter registration laws, thereby breaching its "sacred…

A 24-year-old Indiana Pacers fan, Jarrett Funke, has been charged with multiple felonies after allegedly stabbing two New York Knicks fans during a playoff watch party at Danny Boy Beer Works in Carmel, Indiana, on May 23. The incident…

An 18-year-old Air Force Academy cadet candidate, Ava Moore, tragically lost her life over Memorial Day weekend after being struck by a jet ski while kayaking on Grapevine Lake, Texas. The incident has sparked national outrage and…

The Trump administration has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit concerning the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland construction worker, to El Salvador. The government argues that U.S. courts lack jurisdiction over…

In a harrowing case that underscores the intersection of mental health crises and the opioid epidemic, a Pennsylvania mother has been sentenced to up to 20 years in prison for attempting to kill her 6-year-old daughter by administering…

A tranquil evening at Abacoa Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida, was disrupted on Tuesday when a local resident opened fire on golfers, prompting an active threat alert at the nearby Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Jupiter campus.…

A simmering feud among Broadway's elite has erupted into public view, involving legendary actress Patti LuPone, Tony Award-winning performer Kecia Lewis, and six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald. The dispute, rooted in a 2024 backstage…

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) has confirmed that Jamie Brooks, principal of Ardrey Kell High School, was suspended with pay on May 2, 2025. The district has not disclosed the reason for the suspension, citing it as a personnel matter.…

In a significant legal rebuke to the Trump administration's immigration policies, U.S. District Judge G. Murray Snow ruled that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority by attempting to block immigrants from…

Cuban reggaeton artist Yosvanis Arismín Sierra Hernández, known as Chocolate MC, is under legal scrutiny following allegations that he publicly offered a $20,000 bounty for the death of Damián Valdéz-Galloso, the man accused of murdering…

In a deeply disturbing case out of Mesa, Arizona, 36-year-old Erica Encinas faces multiple felony charges after allegedly attempting to kill her 8-year-old son, who has special needs, using various household items. The incident, which…

In a deepening international controversy, Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey was denied access to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia—a Maryland resident wrongfully deported to El Salvador and currently imprisoned in a high-security facility known…

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has officially announced his candidacy for Governor of Alabama in the 2026 election, aiming to succeed term-limited Republican Governor Kay Ivey. The announcement, made on May 27 during an appearance…