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Environment

North Dakota section of Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline approved

Hurricane

FEMA worker fired after directing other workers to avoid helping hurricane victims who supported Trump

The agency did not identify the employee, nor did it say where it happened.
Regional

They're not ladybugs! What you need to know about Asian Lady Beetles

The invasive species look similar to a ladybug, but they come with a mean streak.
Politics

Trumps works at Pennsylvania McDonald's, holds drive-thru news conference

Donald Trump manned the fry station at a McDonalds in Pa. before staging an impromptu news conference, answering questions through the drive-thru window.
Regional

Woman who stabbed classmate in 'Slender Man' case files third release request

Morgan Geyser, who is now 22 years old, filed a third petition seeking her release from a psychiatric hospital.
Crime

Report: Indiana officer was going 100 mph seconds before crash that killed couple

The officer was chasing a suspect on U.S. 40 in August 2024 when he slammed into the driver's side of a car, killing Barbara and Bennie Williams.
Regional

Illinois teen is 1 of the best in the world | 'I probably would’ve thought cornhole was really weird 5 years ago'

Ryan Traiteur of Waterloo, Ill. has taken his skills from the backyard game to the next level.
Crime

Charges: Iowa man was targeted and executed in St. Paul

"From the video it's apparent that LDC (Lul Dak Chak) was targeted and executed," the charging documents state.
Regional

Florida sheriff fed up with school shooting hoaxes posts boy's mugshot to social media

"Every time we make an arrest, your kid’s photo is going to be put out there. And if I can do it, I’m going to perp walk your kid."
Regional

Can you trademark a Midwestern saying? Two breweries will find out as legal battle unfolds

Ope! A pair of breweries are headed to the courthouse to determine who owns this Midwestern trademark.
Motor

Dirt racing legend Scott Bloomquist dies in airplane crash

Bloomquist won hundreds of races during his illustrious career and is regarded by many to be the greatest super late model racer in history.
National Politics

Iowa one of 15 states suing to block Biden's effort to help illegal migrants get health coverage

15 states filed a lawsuit Thursday over a rule that is expected to allow 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to enroll in health insurance.