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Democratic governors Pritzker, Walz, Hochul face contentious House hearing over ‘sanctuary states’ policies
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. Disney/Randy Holmes (WASHINGTON) — The high-profile Democratic governors of Illinois, Minnesota and New York are defending their states’ immigration policies in a Republican-led House Oversight Committee on Thursday — weighing in [Read More…]
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Supreme Court says family can sue over wrong-house raid by FBI
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a unanimous decision in favor of a Georgia family whose home was wrongly raided by the FBI and was unable to sue for damages [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Senate Democrats demand probe of Ed Martin’s pledge to ‘shame’ Trump’s opponents, other actions at DOJ
Craig Hudson For The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are pushing for an investigation into top Justice Department official Ed Martin over his stated plans to “shame” political [Read More…]
ABC National News
Judge declares mistrial on rape count in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial
Michael Nagle-Pool/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A New York judge has declared a mistrial on the third-degree rape count in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial on Thursday, after the jury foreman refused to return to [Read More…]
ABC National News
Trump merchandise sold at Fort Bragg for president’s speech now under review
ABC News (NEW YORK) — The Army is reviewing how pro-President Donald Trump merchandise wound up being sold on one of its bases this week at a service-sponsored event orchestrated by the White House and [Read More…]
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9 years after Pulse massacre, survivors revisit nightclub before building is demolished
Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) (ORLANDO, Fla.) — The Orlando, Florida, community on Thursday evening is set to honor the 49 victims who were gunned down at the Pulse nightclub on June [Read More…]
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FBI considering moving training academy from Quantico to Huntsville, Alabama: Sources
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The FBI is considering moving its training academy from Quantico, Virginia, to Huntsville, Alabama, according to sources familiar with the decision, as part of a broader [Read More…]
ABC National News
Immigrant rights groups say ICE officers ‘ambush noncitizens’ in courthouse arrests, ask judge to intervene
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Immigrant rights groups are asking a federal judge in Washington, D.C., to provide “emergency relief” and bar the Trump administration from continuing to ramp up its use of expedited [Read More…]
ABC World News
Israel considering military action against Iran in coming days: Sources
(LONDON) — Israel is considering taking military action against Iran in the coming days, according to three sources familiar with the situation. The sources were not aware of a specific U.S. role in an Israeli strike on [Read More…]
ABC World News
Air India jet carrying 242 crashes, at least 1 passenger survives
Nandan Dave/Anadolu via Getty Images (LONDON and DELHI) — An Air India airliner carrying 242 passengers and crew en route to the United Kingdom from India crashed shortly after takeoff, with at least one passenger [Read More…]
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State Department orders departure of nonessential staff from Baghdad embassy
John Moore/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The State Department is ordering the departure of all nonessential staff from its embassy in Baghdad due to concern over increased security risks in the region, according to two State [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Former MTV VJ and talk show host Ananda Lewis dies at 52
Paul Archuleta/Getty Images Former television host Ananda Lewis has died, her sister Lakshmi Emory shared in a Facebook post on Wednesday. Lewis was 52. Lewis, who was known for her role as an MTV VJ and host of Teen Summit, was battling [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: Jack Black to receive King of Comedy award at 2025 Kids Choice Awards and more
Jack Black is set to receive the King of Comedy award at the 2025 Kids Choice Awards. The actor will receive the special silver blimp onstage before he is doused in the iconic green Nickelodeon [Read More…]
Ag News
Beef export sales up on week, others slide
Beef export sales are a bright spot in the USDA’s weekly export sales update. Beef during the week ending June 5th was the only major commodity to show a week-to-week improvement thanks to good demand [Read More…]
Ag News
Some of Nebraska’s winter wheat hit hard by drought
A southwest Nebraska farmer says he’s not expecting much out of his winter wheat crop this year. Jan TenBensel of McCook says it was extremely dry last fall, and the crop never got off to [Read More…]
Ag News
Indiana net farm income expected to increase by 40% in 2025
A recently released report shows Indiana’s net farm income is expected to increase by 40% in 2025. Purdue University ag economist Michael Langemeier says it is largely due to expected government payments and stronger returns [Read More…]
Ag News
New IL FFA President comes from a long line of service
The new Illinois FFA president says the organization is in her blood. “It doesn’t really feel real yet. I’m so grateful and honored to have this opportunity for the next year.” Natalie Pratt, daughter of [Read More…]
Ag News
Iowa House Speaker calls for special session to override pipeline veto
Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley is petitioning the State Legislature to hold a special session to override Governor Kim Reynolds’ veto of a carbon pipeline bill. Reynolds shot down House File 639 on Wednesday, which [Read More…]
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AKG Mitchell receives South Dakota Jobs program funding
The South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development Board of Economic Development has approved funding for projects that will contribute an estimated $494,990 in capital expenditures and create 2 full-time jobs across the state. “South [Read More…]
ABC World News
Air India plane carrying 242 crashes in India en route to United Kingdom
Nandan Dave/Anadolu via Getty Images (LONDON and DELHI) — An Air India airliner carrying 242 passengers and crew en route to the United Kingdom from India crashed shortly after takeoff in an area near the [Read More…]