National News
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Audio of Ellison meeting with convicted fraudsters resurfaces as lawyer alleges Walz, AG share blame
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison faces scrutiny over a 2021 audio recording with alleged Somalian fraudsters who stole millions from taxpayers.
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Fake error popups are spreading malware fast
Cybercriminals use ErrTraffic tool to automate malware distribution through fake browser error messages, with attacks achieving 60% conversion rates.
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Man drops engagement ring from 118-foot bridge during proposal, but there's a happy ending
Christmas lights proposal at Boyne Mountain becomes unforgettable rescue mission when couple and resort staff search for dropped engagement ring.
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Iranian military leader threatens preemptive attack after Trump comments
Iran army chief threatens preemptive military action after President Donald Trump warned the U.S. is "locked and loaded" if the regime kills protesters.
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US forces attempting to board sanctioned Russian-flagged oil tanker in North Atlantic, sources say
U.S. forces are attempting to board Russian-flagged oil tanker in dramatic North Atlantic operation targeting sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments.
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Trump admin puts Minnesota on notice, moves to audit Medicaid and claw back funds to protect taxpayers
Dr. Oz targets alleged multimillion-dollar Minnesota Medicaid fraud, calling it potentially the "largest scam ever" as he plans comprehensive audits and clawbacks.
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Judge clears way for Minnesota welfare fraud ringleader to forfeit Porsche, millions held in accounts
Alleged mastermind of Minnesota's $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud case faces forfeiture of luxury Porsche, designer bags and $5.2 million in assets.
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Nick Reiner removed from suicide watch ahead of arraignment in parents' deaths: report
Nick Reiner faces arraignment Wednesday on murder charges in alleged stabbing deaths of parents Rob and Michele Reiner. Defense may focus on mental health.
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Backlash erupts after city council appoints police review board member with murder conviction
Salem councilors face union pressure to reverse vote keeping convicted killer Kyle Hedquist on police oversight board after missing background check.
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Your liver may already be changing because of what you eat every day, scientists warn
New MIT research is revealing how long-term high-fat diets may prime liver cells for cancer by forcing them into survival mode over extended time periods.
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GOP congressman compares Tim Walz fighting fraudsters to OJ Simpson finding wife's killer
Rep. Pete Stauber compared Tim Walz's vow to fight Minnesota fraud to O.J. Simpson's promise to find the "real killer" in a controversial social media post.
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Aldrich Ames, CIA officer who spied for Russia, dead at 84
Former CIA case officer Aldrich Ames, one of America's most damaging spies who sold secrets to Russia, died at 84 in a Maryland prison.
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Uvalde trial halted after key witness changes testimony
Uvalde shooting trial halted after key witness reportedly changes testimony about officer's location during 2022 attack that killed 21 at Robb Elementary.
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NFL mystery team with head coach in place emerges among those interested in John Harbaugh: report
With the Baltimore Ravens shocking the NFL and relieving John Harbaugh of his duties as head coach, one mystery team with a leader already in place is reportedly interested.
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Conan O'Brien says 'F Trump' comics have been co-opted by anger, 'just screaming'
Comedian Conan O'Brien criticized people who focused more on attacking President Donald Trump than pushing comedy in an interview for the Oxford Union.
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Congress holds hearing into Minnesota fraud allegations and more top headlines
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JONATHAN TURLEY: Impeachment obsession returns as Democrats recycle lawfare to fire up their base
Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman threatens to impeach Trump over Venezuela operation that courts previously ruled lawful. Democrats are again promising voters equivalent of the Roman Games.
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Little-known prescription pill is helping Americans drink less alcohol
Struggling with alcohol cravings? Naltrexone targets the brain's reward center to minimize drinking urges and reduce harmful binge-drinking behaviors.
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