NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn competed Tuesday in a special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District to replace Republican Mark Green. Van Epps led modestly in late polls and gathered high-profile support from President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, who campaigned on...
United States. GasBuddy data showed the national average gasoline price fell below $3 per gallon over the Thanksgiving weekend, and local outlets reported week-over-week declines in multiple states this week. Drivers in Ohio, Michigan, South Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Wyoming saw averages fall between 5 and 26 cents per gallon,...
Indianapolis, lawmakers proposed new congressional districts that Republicans drafted Monday to reshape Indiana’s nine U.S. House seats and aim to flip two Democratic-held districts. The Indiana House reconvened to consider draft maps splitting Marion County and altering the 1st and 7th districts; the Senate will meet Dec. 8. House leaders...
DEDHAM, Mass. Jurors this week heard prosecution and defense arguments in the murder trial of Brian Walshe, who is charged with first-degree murder in the disappearance of his wife, Ana, on Jan. 1, 2023. Prosecutors presented internet search histories, recovered items from dumpsters, forensic testimony and recorded police interviews; they...
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;...
