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Suspect in fatal stabbing of transgender University of Washington student turns himself in
The victim has not been publicly identified but has been described as a 19-year-old transgender University of Washington student, who was found fatally stabbed on Sunday in a laundry room at Nordheim Court, a student housing complex.
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Chicago authorities lose track of 8% of suspects on ankle monitors, some charged with violent crimes
Of the 3,048 total participants in the program, 8% — 246 participants with active warrants — were deemed AWOL as of May 8, 2026.
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PA Gov Shapiro criticized by town hall speakers for his role in data center, secrecy
The vast extent of the Pennsylvania data center boom and the intense opposition to it were apparent during a virtual Town Hall Wednesday night, when it was called "an onslaught," something that has "bulldozed" citizens.
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Fetterman only Democrat to vote against Iran War Powers resolution
Pennsylvania U.S. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick voted on Wednesday against an effort to limit President Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran.
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Paxton announces he is investigating Dallas sheriff over sanctuary policies
Paxton said he is demanding Dallas Sheriff Marian Brown seek a formal agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement after she repudiated Texas Senate Bill 8, which requires the sheriff of each county that operates a jail to enter agreements with ICE to increase cooperation on immigration enforcement.
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Speaker Johnson defends Trump ballroom as 'a donation to the country,' but security a govt expense
Despite public condemnation from Democrats, House Republicans are confident that the $1 billion earmark for security upgrades to President Donald Trump’s ballroom will remain in their budget reconciliation bill.
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Former Democratic California gubernatorial candidate and Swalwell supporter arrested in Los Angeles
Cloobeck, a billionaire who made his wealth in the timeshare industry, had run for governor of California in a crowded 2026 primary.
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Pennsylvania man arrested for 'hit list' targeting 20 Democrats: police
Police allege the man posted violent threats on his X account, which included photos of a firearm, statements about a shooting, and a "Memorial Day Operation."
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NBA's first openly gay player, Jason Collins, dies of brain cancer at 47
Collins, who was the NBA's first openly gay player, had been diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma, a deadly form of brain cancer.
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South Carolina Supreme Court tosses Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction, orders new trial
In a unanimous opinion, the court ruled that Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill tampered with the jury during Murdaugh's 2023 trial, which prejudiced the jurors toward a guilty verdict before they began deliberating,
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US wholesale prices in April highest in three years
On an annual basis, April's Producer Price Index was up 6%, the largest increase since December 2022.
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Following 2025 fires, CA lawmakers discuss rising costs of multi-billion dollar wildfire fund
As California’s wildfire season is set to worsen, lawmakers talked briefly about the state’s seven-year-old wildfire fund, which is now projected to cost California’s taxpayers roughly $39 billion.
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COVID vaccine skeptic targets Pfizer officials after Trump admin pays him for Biden's censorship
Former drug industry reporter says he almost spurned $150,000 settlement because Trump's DOJ held out on admitting he was censored. Appeals court to consider Pfizer officials' possible role in Twitter deplatforming him.