- US
200 Border Patrol agents headed for Texas amid illegal crossings surge
BORTAC special operations agents will be among the feds sent to assist the undermanned Border Patrol Laredo station.
NewsNation
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What's the point? Why one area in Wisconsin has a very specific speed limit
Wisconsin's Outagamie County Recycling and Solid Waste rolled out an unusual speed limit designed to make drivers pause, look twice and stay alert in a busy work zone.
Fox News
1 min read - Lifestyle
The Marriage Gap Is America's Most Overlooked Source of Inequality
Every dollar of well-intentioned government assistance comes with a behavioral price tag that we've largely refused to count.
Reason
4 min read - Politics
The Slaying of the Voting Rights Act by the Coward Samuel Alito
No one is fooled by Justice Alito’s act of cowardice, unless it is Justice Alito himself.
Slate
6 min read -
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Kentucky Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Mother and Softball-Player Daughter Inside Home
Joshua Cottrell, 44, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to two counts of murder on Tuesday, April 28
People
2 min read - Politics
US House passes DHS funding bill in voice vote
WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled U.S.
Reuters
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26-year-old Sandarsh Krishna missing in Grand Canyon National Park
Sandarsh Krishna was last seen in the sprawling Arizona park between 4 p.m. on April 27 and 12 a.m. on April 28.
NewsNation
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Hegseth Smears Americans as ‘Biggest Adversary’ in Bonkers Rant
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth launched a fierce defense of Donald Trump’s war on Iran and blasted Americans as the “biggest adversary” while insisting the ongoing war has been a total success. The defense secretary’s political attack came on Thursday as he appeared for day two of grilling on Capitol Hill, where he was testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee. “The biggest adversary we face at this point are the reckless naysayers and defeatist words of congressional Democrats and s
The Daily Beast
289 3 min read - US
Seattle mayor laughs off millionaires leaving Washington state over progressive taxes, waves 'bye'
Seattle's democratic socialist Mayor Katie Wilson laughed off the idea that millionaires would leave the state over progressive tax policies she supports during an interview in April.
915 3 min read - US
DEA agents who hunted Pablo Escobar reveal chilling call where he ordered torture while on phone with wife
DEA agents who hunted Pablo Escobar reveal a chilling phone call where the drug lord allegedly ordered torture while on a call with his wife.
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Florida's 92 Wildfires Are Posing Problems for Wildlife Rehabilitators: 'No Hotel Is Going to Put Up Me and 75 Squirrels'
The state has seen dozens of wildfires in April and nearly 2,000 since January
3 min read - US
U.S. soldier accused of threatening Jews posted whites were also victims of racism
Army soldier Jakob Marcoulier arrested last week for allegedly threatening to barge into a synagogue and “kill every single Jew” once had a Confederate flag as his Instagram profile picture
NBC News
4 min read - US
Pilot, 21, Was Performing Aerial Spin Before Plane Crashed into Field and Killed Him and His Passenger
"We are utterly heartbroken," said Matthew Bird's family following the death of the young pilot and his friend
3 min read -
- Politics
Disgraced ‘Love Guv’ Ditches Newest Comeback Bid
South Carolina Republican Mark Sanford is ending his run for his former congressional seat just one month after launching his comeback bid. Sanford—dubbed “Love Guv” after admitting to an extramarital affair while serving as South Carolina’s governor in 2009—confirmed he is no longer attempting to win back the seat soon to be vacated by Rep. Nancy Mace. Instead, Sanford is stepping away from electoral politics entirely and will launch a nonprofit focused on the nation’s growing debt and deficit,
The Daily Beast
2 min read - US
Murder House in San Francisco Sells For Nearly $700,000 Above Asking Price
The property where Paula Truong shot and killed her husband and two daughters six months ago has sold
3 min read - US
Rising singer dismembered teen who threatened to expose him in kiddie pool with chainsaw: DA
Singer D4vd faces murder and child sex abuse charges after allegedly killing a 14-year-old girl and dismembering her remains in an inflatable pool.
6 min read -
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Trumpy Anchor, 70, Loses It at MAGA Goon’s Gas Claims
CNBC host Joe Kernen shot down a MAGA congressman’s claims about the Trump administration bringing down gas prices. Prices keep hitting new records amid President Trump’s war with Iran, with a dual blockade by the U.S. and Iran choking the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow shipping lane that has become a bottleneck for global oil supplies. On Thursday, the average price nationwide for a gallon of gas hit $4.30, the highest since Russia’s Vladimir Putin launched his unprovoked war on Ukraine four year
The Daily Beast
3 min read - Politics
Record-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown ends
In addition to the DHS funding bill, President Donald Trump also signed into law a short-term extension of the foreign spy program known as FISA.
NBC News
442 3 min read - US
Police Reveal What Taco Bell Worker Told Customers Before Allegedly Shooting at Them For Filling Water Cup with Soda
D’Mari Jy’Quan Patterson allegedly cornered one of his victims and shot at her, shattering a restaurant window, per police
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Mexico wants evidence to back up U.S. drug charges against officials
The U.S. Justice Department accused Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine other officials of working with the notorious Sinaloa cartel.
CBS News
2 min read - US
Over 12,000 Toddler Towers Have Been Recalled After Reports of Injuries Due to Collapsing and Tipping
Toddler towers, also known as learning towers, are enclosed platforms that brings children up to a specific height
3 min read - US
Father Arrested and Banned for Life from Disney World After Allegedly Assaulting Cast Member During Character Meet
A Brazilian man, Diego Rodriguez, 42, allegedly forced his way toward the character Mirabel from 'Encanto' who was greeting visitors at EPCOT
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‘You Should Be Arrested!’ Pete Hegseth’s Opening Statement at Hearing Crashed by Protester
A protester was dragged out of a Senate hearing on Thursday after interrupting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's opening statement, calling him a "war criminal."
Mediaite
1 min read - Politics
34,000 dead people found on voter rolls prompts expert to slam Dems for resisting 'commonsense' cleanup
North Carolina's discovery of 34,000 dead people on its voter rolls sparks renewed pressure on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act.
861 5 min read - US
White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Suspect Cole Allen Will Remain in Jail After Dropping Challenge to Detention
Allen is accused of trying to kill President Donald Trump
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Suspect in D.C. shooting held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
Cole Allen, 31, is facing three charges related to the attack outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including attempting to assassinate President Trump.
110 5 min read - US
Beloved Father of 4 and High School Security Guard Dies After Shielding Students from a Falling Pole
Orlando Rivas moved himself between the high school students and a falling pole after a car collided with it
3 min read - Politics
Trump’s ‘Attacks’ on Media Blamed for US Slide Down Press Freedom Index
Reporters Without Borders argued that other countries have "taken their cue" on how they deal with the press from the president actions.
Mediaite
2 min read -
- Celebrity
SNL writer says missing sister was found dead
The case is now being investigated as a homicide.
NewsNation
1 min read - US
FEMA's disaster relief fund hits red zone ahead of hurricane season
FEMA's disaster relief fund has dropped below $3 billion, triggering Immediate Needs Funding, which means the agency must limit spending to only the most urgent, life-saving needs amid the partial government shutdown.
4 min read - US
Missing Man Found Dead a Week After Truck Was Discovered Abandoned at Nature Preserve with Phone Inside
"The family appreciates your understanding and support as we process this incredibly difficult news," said the loved ones of Stanley Howe
2 min read -
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Governor, 78, Drops Bid to Be Oldest New Senator in History
Maine Governor Janet Mills, 78, made the shock announcement that she was exiting the race for Senate on Thursday after trailing her primary opponent for months in the polls. Mills was fiercely recruited to join the primary by Democrats in Washington, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as they look to unseat GOP Senator Susan Collins, 73, in the state which is seen as one of the greatest flip opportunities in 2026. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer lavished praise on Mills despite critici
The Daily Beast
3 min read - Politics
‘They Got Executed’: House Democrat Issues Grave War Crimes Warning to Pete Hegseth on CNN
Seth Moulton issued a grave war crimes warning to Pete Hegseth while discussing his contentious hearing before the House with CNN's Erin Burnett.
Mediaite
2 min read - US
Farmers struggling as aid package stalls in House
"200 farmers in our organization that have received loan acceleration foreclosure letters from USDA," John Boyd Jr. said.
NewsNation
1 min read -
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Family of Wisconsin Man Killed in Alleged Dinner Dispute Says They Are 'Completely Broken'
"Never let that monster walk the streets ever again," the father of Lukas Rosch said at a court hearing
113 2 min read - Politics
Rep Seth Moulton says Hegseth is 'guilty' of war crimes, links him to Nazis tried during World War II
During a CNN interview, Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., accused Secretary of War Pete Hegseth of being "guilty" of war crimes and linked him to Nazis who were executed during World War II.
58 2 min read - US
Suspect in White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting to remain in custody
The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner this past weekend will remain in custody
NBC News
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Body bag bought online was part of d4vd’s scheme to kill 14-year-old to hide his sexual abuse, prosecutors say
Prosecutors have laid out a detailed and grisly timeline in their case against singer d4vd, who is accused of sexually abusing Celeste Rivas Hernandez starting when she was 13, then fatally stabbing her when she – at 14 years old – threatened to expose their relationship.
CNN
146 6 min read - US
Bodycam shows dad bolt from cops with young child in his arms before ditching her alone in the woods
Body camera footage shows a Florida man allegedly fleeing Daytona Beach police with his child before leaving the girl alone in the woods to evade arrest.
2 min read - US
1-Year-Old Boy Killed After Family Member Accidentally Runs Him Over with Vehicle
Authorities were alerted to the incident in Texas on Tuesday, April 28
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- US
Hiker Breaks Leg on Remote Forest Trail, Prompting First Responders to Ride a Dirt Bike to Rescue Him
“This is what we do,” the Boise County Search and Rescue said following the successful rescue
2 min read - US
Unruly Delta Passenger Pries Cabin Door Open After Angry Rant About Delays: 'Get Me to the Gate!'
In a video posted to Reddit, the furious passenger appeared to yell on the landline phone before trying to open the plane's door
64 3 min read - US
‘No Longer Segregated’: Karl Rove Argues Bombshell SCOTUS Decision Actually Empowers Black Voters
Karl Rove argued that the Supreme Court's decision to strike down a gerrymandered minority-majority district in Louisiana will actually empower Black voters.
Mediaite
643 3 min read -
- US
Coast Guard operating in "crisis" as shutdown halts pay, strains missions overseas
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
189 9 min read - Politics
Dire Poll Reveals Americans Can’t Stand Trump’s Tacky Vanity Projects
A blistering new poll has revealed that a growing number of Americans are fed up with President Donald Trump’s flashy personal branding projects. Since the start of his second term, Trump has sought to leave his mark on Washington, D.C., spending millions on a series of large-scale, self-branded projects and symbolic redesigns of federal spaces. So far, that has included plans for a 250-foot-tall “Arc de Trump,” modeled after Paris’s Arc de Triomphe, and a $300 million, 90,000‑square‑foot, Mar-a
The Daily Beast
836 4 min read - Politics
Louisiana will delay House primaries after Supreme Court redistricting ruling
Louisiana is delaying its House primaries that were scheduled for May 16 to give state lawmakers time to redraw congressional maps there, after the Supreme Court struck down the current district lines in a decision with far-reaching consequences for control of Congress in 2026 and beyond
NBC News
3 min read -
- US
WATCH: Chaos erupts as Florida Dem in pink jumpsuit grabs bullhorn mid-vote: 'It's illegal!'
Florida Rep. Angie Nixon went viral after storming the House floor with a bullhorn to protest a Gov. DeSantis-backed redistricting bill during its passage.
152 3 min read - US
CNBC’s Joe Kernen Shuts Down GOP Lawmaker’s Rosy Spin on Gas Prices: ‘You Must Have Been on Vacation’
Joe Kernen corrected Steve Scalise on Thursday as the lawmaker gave a positive spin to gas prices, claiming they've fallen from $6 a gallon in just two years.
Mediaite
3 min read - US
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Reason
4 min read -
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Beloved Candy Store Chain to Close Over ‘Economic Pressures’ After 141 Years in Business
Lammes Candies, which first opened in 1885, will shut all of its Texas location
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