INVESTIGATION

May 16 2026POLITICS

House Ethics Probe Targets Rep. Chuck Edwards

The House Ethics Committee has opened a review into Representative Chuck Edwards, who faces claims of creating a hostile workplace and sexually harassing colleagues. The committee’s brief statement says it is “examining allegations that Representative Chuck Edwards may have created or fostered a hos

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May 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

What we know so far about Maine’s lumber mill fire chaos

A fire tore through a century-old lumber mill in Searsmont on Friday morning, sending thick smoke over Route 131 and forcing emergency crews to deal with explosions inside the site. The blaze erupted just after 10 a. m. and raged for hours, turning a place that’s been family-run since the 1800s into

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May 15 2026CRIME

Two unusual things happened in Pennsylvania yesterday

A major government agency wants your help with a weather mystery. The National Weather Service is collecting hail reports from yesterday’s storms in Western Pennsylvania. They want to know where people saw hail, how big it was, and when it fell. Sending photos is encouraged. The data will help map t

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May 15 2026CRIME

When California politics got messy: a top aide’s fall from power

Dana Williamson, once a powerful figure in California politics, made a dramatic court appearance this week after admitting to serious crimes. A former top advisor to two governors, she pleaded guilty to bank fraud, lying to federal agents, and filing false tax returns. Her actions were part of a wid

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May 13 2026POLITICS

Georgia’s Political Storm: What Abrams’ Subpoena Means for Fair Elections

Georgia’s political scene is heating up again, this time with a major legal twist. A state Senate committee has just sent out subpoenas for Stacey Abrams and two top leaders from the New Georgia Project, a group Abrams started back in 2013. Their job? To explain their roles in a big campaign finance

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Is watching NFL games really costing fans $1, 000 a season?

Sports fans often complain about rising costs, but Donald Trump took it further by claiming NFL games cost $1, 000 per game when streaming. That number sounds shocking, but it’s misleading. Most NFL games—87%—are actually free on regular TV. Only a few are locked behind pricey streaming services lik

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May 10 2026CRIME

Police Reports Shuffled to Make City Look Safer

The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D. C. is under scrutiny after a lengthy investigation revealed that top officers may have altered crime reports to improve the city’s safety image. The report, which spans more than 500 pages, is tied to possible firing notices for 13 senior offic

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May 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Tech Helps Track Hidden Online Crimes

Investigators trying to stop the spread of illegal material face a tough challenge online. The dark web hides activity behind layers of encryption, making it hard to find and track harmful content. A recent project tested ways to pull useful search terms from dark web pages linked to child exploitat

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May 09 2026CRIME

New Court Moves and Cold‑Case Clues Shake Up True Crime Stories

"Judge Tyler Robinson has just issued a series of decisions that could change the outcome of a high‑profile shooting case involving political activist Charlie Kirk. The rulings touch on evidence handling and witness testimony, raising questions about how the trial will proceed. Meanwhile, a forme

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May 08 2026POLITICS

Korea Investigates Fire on Ship Near Hormuz Strait

South Korean authorities have begun looking into an explosion and blaze that hit a Korean‑run vessel in the waters near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident happened on Monday while the ship was anchored close to the United Arab Emirates, and it caused damage in the engine room. The crew of 24, which

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