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Andrew And Tristan Tate Arrested in Florida on UK Rape, Child Pornography Charges
The brothers, prominent figures in the online 'manosphere' community, were taken into custody by U.S. Marshals at the request of British authorities seeking extradition.
New Texas Flood Warning Systems Show Progress, Gaps Remain After 136 Died Last Year
This week's floods killed at least two people and required hundreds of rescues in the same areas devastated by last summer's disaster, as improved alerts clashed with rural coverage challenges.
Kentucky Governor Says He Received Calls Suggesting McConnell Had Died While Hospitalized
Gov. Andy Beshear told Katie Couric he got two calls from unnamed agencies with false information about the senator's death during his extended hospitalization in June.
David Crowley to Reenter Wisconsin Governor's Race After Rodriguez Exit
Milwaukee County Executive previously suspended campaign before lieutenant governor's departure over campaign finance errors cleared the Democratic primary field.
Swing-State Lawmaker Wants a New Focus for Dems
The unnamed legislator argues that the party must shift its messaging priorities to compete more effectively in battleground states ahead of the 2028 election cycle.
Local District Attorney Disputes FBI Assessment That Drugs Were Found in Van Before Houston ICE Shooting
The DA says initial evidence does not support the federal agency's claim that narcotics were present in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's vehicle at the time of the shooting.
US Navy Jet Conducts Low Flypast Over Crowded Florida Beach, Startling Visitors
The incident occurred during what the Navy described as a routine training exercise along the Atlantic coast.
Report: Detainees at ICE Facility in Texas Describe Frequent Beatings, Human Rights Abuses
Human Rights Watch and ACLU document allegations that 90% of detainees interviewed reported experiencing or witnessing physical assault by staff at Camp East Montana.
Heavy Rains Continue Drenching South Texas, Spawning Tornado Near San Antonio Interstate
Flash flood warnings remain in effect for border counties as rainfall totals reach 16 inches in some areas; Gov. Greg Abbott declares disaster for dozens of counties.
Man in Florida Killed by Truck While Fleeing After ICE Encounter at Wawa Gas Station
The incident occurred Tuesday in St. Augustine, Fla., after four people fled on foot following an encounter with federal immigration officers.