St. Paul, Minnesota Federal prosecutors and state officials this week detailed widespread fraud statewide that siphoned more than $1 billion from Minnesota safety-net programs during the Covid era, with dozens charged and roughly 59 convicted across multiple schemes. Authorities say fraud emerged over about five years, including businesses billing for...
United States — Local outlets also reported a range of events this week: university and college activity including UNI’s NCAA volleyball seeding and a student holiday market; New Jersey political developments with Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr.’s trial starting jury selection and a bill reallocating casino parking fees advancing...
Washington — President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he spoke by phone with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro but declined to provide details. The New York Times reported the call and a possible meeting discussed this month. Trump also said a social media post declaring Venezuelan airspace 'closed' did not...
Southeast U.S. — Multiple southern-tracking storm systems are bringing steady rain and cooler temperatures across the region. Meteorologists reported that low pressure moving along the Gulf coast will produce widespread rain late Monday into Tuesday, with heavier downpours overnight and potential localized sleet in northwest Alabama. Forecasted rainfall totals generally...
Hallandale Beach, United States. U.S. and Ukrainian officials held multi-hour talks on Sunday to advance a revised U.S. peace plan aimed at ending the nearly four-year war with Russia. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and envoy Steve Witkoff met Ukraine's delegation led by Rustem Umerov, reported some tangible but incomplete...
Washington — President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that he spoke with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro but declined to disclose details, reporters aboard Air Force One. The New York Times reported an earlier call this month discussing a possible US meeting. Trump said the airspace around Venezuela should be considered closed;...
Washington, DC. Authorities identified Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan immigrant who arrived in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, as the suspect in a shooting that killed National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and critically wounded Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe this week. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said investigators believe Lakanwal was radicalized...
Washington — Rep. Jasmine Crockett declined Sunday to retract a Nov. 18 House-floor assertion that Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin received campaign contributions from Jeffrey Epstein. Media and FEC records show the donations instead originated from a different individual named Jeffrey Epstein, a physician who gave in 2020, after...
Hallandale Beach, Florida, U.S. and Ukrainian officials met Sunday together for four- to five-hour talks to negotiate revisions to a proposed peace framework intended to end Russia’s 2022 invasion. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner represented the U.S.; Rustem Umerov led the Ukrainian delegation....
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Federal jurors seated Monday heard opening arguments in a high-stakes antitrust trial brought by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports against NASCAR and CEO Jim France. The teams allege the sport's charter system and related conduct amount to illegal monopolization that harmed team finances and competitive opportunities. Witnesses,...
