Emerging Topics in U.S. News
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JACKSON, JESSE, REV, CIVIL
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a child of Southern segregation who rose to national prominence as a powerful voice for Black economic and racial equality, has died.
Jackson, who
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TRANS, SHOOTER, HOCKEY, RHODE
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Police Chief Tina Goncalves made clear the man who allegedly shot family members at an ice rink went by the name “Roberta,” according to WPRI.
Breitbart News reported that at least one person was killed and others were injured when
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IRAN, TALKS, NUCLEAR, TRUMP
Iran fired live missiles into the Strait of Hormuz during naval drills Tuesday and signaled it is prepared to close the strategic waterway if ordered by senior leadership, according to Iranian state-affiliated media.
The drills come as President Donald Trump’s
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CAPITOL, POLICE, SHOTGUN, BUILDING
Six semis were involved in the crash on I-25, police said.
4 dead in pile-up crash in Colorado involving over 30 vehicles, including multiple semis: Police
Police arrive at the scene of a multi-car pileup in Pueblo, Colorado, Feb. 17, 2026.
Police arrive
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MAMDANI, BUDGET, HOCHUL, PROPERTY
On the eve of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first preliminary budget rollout, Gov. Kathy Hochul handed him what amounted to a $1.5 billion gift card, courtesy of state taxpayers.
On Tuesday, the mayor thanked the governor for the promised new state aid — by handing
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NANCY, GUTHRIE, DNA, GLOVE
Investigators could turn to genealogy to identify recovered DNA in Nancy Guthrie case Officials investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie have recovered DNA from a glove found near her house. If they don't get an exact match, they could turn to genealogy
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YEAR, NEW, LUNAR, CHINA
Genocidal Chinese dictator Xi Jinping offered an optimistic message to mark the Lunar New Year, which began on Tuesday, welcoming the Year of the Horse and encouraging Chinese people to embrace the “vigor, strength, and resilience” that are the hallmarks of
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SPEED, DOMESTIC, HIGH, RAIL
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Ian Choudri, CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, was arrested Feb. 4 at his home on suspicion of domestic battery. He took an administrative leave on Tuesday,
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TEXAS, PRIMARY, TRUMP, GOP
Early voting begins today in Texas, and one of the biggest open questions in the state’s high-stakes GOP Senate primary still doesn’t have an answer: Who, if anyone, will President Donald Trump endorse?
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For now, the answer is no one.
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MURDER, SUICIDE, MOM, CHEER
The stepmom of the young cheerleader who was killed by her mother in a Las Vegas hotel posted a haunting plea for help before the 11-year-old and troubled “dance mom” were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide.
“My daughter Addi and her mom [are] missing
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SPOKESWOMAN, TRUMP, TRICIA, DHS
Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin is leaving the Trump administration, Fox News has confirmed.
McLaughlin, one of the administration's most vocal defenders of President Trump's immigration enforcement
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ICE, EXCLUSIVE, DIRECTOR, FORMER
On Monday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” Jonathan Fahey, former Acting Director of ICE, talked about immigration policy.
Fahey said, “I think sanctuary cities is where you go because, one, that’s where the numbers are. and we need to and I think Congress needs to do
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MUNICH, AOC, TRUMP, UNITED
Vice President JD Vance sharply criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., over "embarrassing" moments in Munich, labeling one as "the most uncomfortable 20 seconds of television" he has ever seen.
"Does anybody really believe that AOC has very thoughtful
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HEGSETH, PENTAGON, ARMY, SCOOP
WASHINGTON — War Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the removal of the Army’s top spokesman as part of a sweeping overhaul of Pentagon leadership under President Trump.
Hegseth directed Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to oust Col. Dave Butler from his role as
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ICE, GEORGIA, TEACHER, ILLEGAL
A Savannah, Georgia elementary school teacher was killed Monday morning in a traffic collision after authorities say a man fleeing federal immigration officers crashed into her vehicle.
The crash happened about 7:45 a.m. on Monday at a busy intersection,
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COSTA, SURFER, RICA, DYKE
Police responded to a call about an armed break-in Saturday morning.
US surfer Kurt Van Dyke found murdered in Costa Rica, authorities say
U.S. surfer Kurt Van Dyke has been found murdered in Costa Rica, according to local authorities.
Police responded to
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FATHER, TRIAL, GEORGIA, SCHOOL
Trial for the father of the suspected Apalachee High School shooter begins in Georgia The trial of Colin Gray, the father of the suspected Apalachee {app-uh-LATCH-ee} High School shooter, started Monday in Hall County, Georgia.
National Trial for the father
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AVALANCHE, TAHOE, SKIERS, MISSING
An apocalyptic avalanche that buried up to 10 backcountry skiers north of Lake Tahoe on Tuesday is only the latest tragedy during a deadly winter from hell in California’s vast mountain ranges.
A rescue effort to find survivors remained ongoing in the Central
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MAYOR, RESIGN, OLYMPICS, BASS
Pot, meet kettle.
Los Angeles residents roasted Mayor Karen Bass after she called for LA 2028 Olympics chief Casey Wasserman to step down over his links to Jeffrey Epstein — saying Bass has her own explaining to do.
3 Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks to
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MLB, BOSS, PLAYERS, UNION
Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark reportedly resigned Tuesday amid multiple scandals.
Reports said Tuesday morning that Clark was expected to resign as he and the union are under federal investigation by the Eastern
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OHIO, HOME, TEACHER, INVASION
An Ohio teacher and volleyball coach was killed in a suspected home invasion, with a manhunt still underway for her killer.
Ashley Flynn, 37, was gunned down 2:30 a.m. Monday while her husband and their two children were also home, but not injured, according
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New York State Police are investigating after five people were injured in an explosion at the Abundant Life Fellowship church in Boonville, New York.
Church leaders said their pastor and a congregation member were at the building and called first responders
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