February 24, 2026 Judge holds DHS officials in contempt, orders compensation to Mexican national released in winter storm A federal judge held government officials in contempt for violating a court order protecting immigration detainee Fernando Gutierrez Torres from transfer.
February 24, 2026 Hundreds join search for missing Michigan college student last seen 'disoriented' on video Authorities and volunteers are searching for 21-year-old Northern Michigan University student Trenton Massey, last seen early Sunday in Marquette.
February 24, 2026 Repeat offender slays 2 Missouri deputies before dying in shootout, sheriff says Repeat offender kills two Missouri deputies during traffic stop in Christian County, authorities said. Suspect died in gunfight after manhunt.
February 24, 2026 Ex-'American Idol' contestant staged crime scene in alleged murder of wife: court docs Caleb Flynn is charged with murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, and allegedly staging their Ohio home to look like a break-in.
February 23, 2026 Manhunt underway after Missouri deputy slain, suspect’s truck spotted heading toward Arkansas border A manhunt is underway in Missouri after a Christian County deputy was shot and killed. Authorities are searching for a white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado that may be headed toward Arkansas.
February 23, 2026 Transgender Minnesota lawmaker pushes back on adult site age verification bill over fears of overreach A transgender Minnesota state lawmaker suggested some adult sites can be "educational" for LGBTQ youth, offering skepticism about age verification laws at a hearing.
February 23, 2026 Minnesota mall shooting leaves 2 juveniles in custody; suspected gunman still at large Authorities are searching for a suspect after a shooting at the Maplewood Mall in Minnesota left a man with a non-life-threatening injury.
February 22, 2026 'It's hidden': Female genital mutilation and the secret shame of Minnesota's Somalis Minnesota has zero convictions for female genital mutilation despite hundreds of thousands at risk nationwide and the state's large Somali population.
February 22, 2026 Illinois city's reparations plan is misguided, divisive and likely unconstitutional Evanston, Illinois' $25,000 reparations payments to 44 Black residents raise constitutional questions and practical concerns about race-based compensation programs.
February 21, 2026 Former Illinois governor slams Pritzker for ‘malpractice’ as Bears look to flee to red state Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich accused Gov. JB Pritzker of "gubernatorial malpractice" as Chicago Bears consider moving to Indiana for new stadium.