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Civil rights leader the Rev Jesse Jackson dies at 84
“Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world,” the Jackson family said
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Trump reveals that DOJ will seek death penalty for Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers if she is killed
The federal government can also seek capital punishment, but usually only does so for highly notorious cases, such as the Boston Marathon bombers.
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Father who shot five at Rhode Island ice rink was transgender, authorities say
One person was killed and four others were hospitalized in a shooting at an ice skating rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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SBA sues Chicago over online betting tax
Suit claims that the state of Illinois has sole authority to license and tax online sports wagering in the state.
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Wisconsin looks to increase unemployment pay for 1st time since 2014
The unemployment pay increase in Assembly Bill 652 would make the maximum weekly benefit $395.
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Michigan's top 10 stories in 2025
Throughout 2025, AG Dana Nessel regularly joined other AGs in taking legal actions against the Trump administration and its policies. Since Trump took office in January, Nessel has joined or filed 41 different lawsuits.
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Florida's minimum wage rising to $15 in 2026
One dollar increase the result of a constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2020.
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One state is now letting veterinarians skip rabies shots for at-risk pets under new law
Exemption created for pets too sick to take shot.
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Saying 'amen' instead of 'cheers': Poll shows prayer tops drinking this New Year’s Eve
Out of 1,000 registered voters, 44% will say a prayer, while 39% will have an alcoholic beverage, which is down 12 points from 2022. Alcohol consumption is at the lowest rate in nearly 90 years.
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Maryland looks to AI to vet food stamp, Medicaid recipients’ eligibility
Tools to be used to verify eligibility for welfare programs.
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No charges filed in Wisconsin over burning of bartender's Charlie Kirk hoodie
Door County Sheriff’s Department said that an officer did receive a call about the incident but the caller did not want to be reported as crime victim.
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Walz responds to Trump admin crackdown on Minnesota over alleged fraud: 'This is Trump's long game'
"We’ve spent years cracking down on fraudsters," Walz said on X. "It’s a serious issue - but this has been his plan all along. He’s politicizing the issue to defund programs that help Minnesotans."
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WA state now drawing scrutiny following DHS raid over childcare center fraud in MN
The DHS raids in Minnesota were precipitated by a video posted on X alleging systemic fraud regarding licensed childcare centers that did not exist.