Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison will testify under oath next month in congressional investigation into alleged $9 billion Minnesota welfare fraud scandal.

A former Biden administration official's social media post lamenting the death of a young child in government custody amid increased immigration operations in Minnesota drew backlash from Republicans, who seized on the fact that the death occurred during the Biden administration.

‘Jailing a journalist for doing their job is dangerous — not only for press freedom, but for the public’s right to know,’ the National Press Club said on Friday.

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Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed Friday that the FBI will lead the Pretti probe

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Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. says it'll build a $3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, as the company expands domestic production and capitalizes on surging sales of obesity and diabetes treatments

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Ferrari have started their pre-season testing programme as they look to bounce back after a chastening 2025

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From wedding bands to bridal earrings, the pieces are crafted from recycled e-waste

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It comes after Elon Musk’s Grok AI came under fire for allowing users to create ‘nude’ images of women without their consent

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A newly minted $1 coin will feature a woman from the Oneida tribe, Polly Cooper, known for aiding George Washington's army during the Revolutionary War

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Adam Clery loves Eddie Howe like only a fan in a toxic relationship can – but even he wonders if Newcastle need a shake-up

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After Alcaraz spent five-and-a-half hours battling past Alex Zverev, Djokovic joined him in the Australian Open final

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George Russell is eyeing a first world championship this year amid F1’s radical regulation shake-up

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Why are they so obsessed with her?

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A growing network of “ICE commuters” has emerged in Minneapolis following the deadly shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

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Having more friends at school can make a major difference to a young student’s wellbeing

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The Justice Department has released over 3 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein

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Epstein sent Reinaldo Avila da Silva payments starting in 2009

Cubans are hustling to become more self-sufficient as the U.S. government tightens its economic noose over the communist-run island in a move experts say is meant to force a popular uprising and usher in a new government

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Georgia Fort said that her children were in her home as FBI agents came to take her into custody

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Amid a deadly immigration crackdown by Trump’s federal agents with the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, residents of Minneapolis are patrolling the city to keep people safe. They tell chief international correspondent Bel Trew, out on the streets alongside them, how they have no intention of giving up

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A grieving Toronto-area mother is pushing for answers after her 26-year-old diabetic son, who was struggling with vision loss and depression, was granted a doctor-assisted death in British Columbia in December after his family says he was deemed ineligible for euthanasia in his own province. Read More

This is how to visit all seven modern wonders of the world – from monumental landmarks to great feats of innovation and cultural heritage

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Wael Maher’s family places the blame for his “devastating and unimaginable” death squarely on ICE, whose “unimaginable cruelty” also blocked his dad from attending the funeral

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