Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old American citizen and nurse, was shot and killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. His family is seeking justice and accountability, questioning the official reasons given for his death after watching the shooting on live news.
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Alex Pretti was killed by two federal immigration officers during "Operation Metro Surge," an immigration crackdown.
He was an ICU nurse working for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Eyewitness video shows Pretti holding a phone and trying to help a woman before officers wrestled him to the ground and shot him about ten times.
Pretti’s family learned about the shooting by watching live news footage.
Federal officials and Trump administration figures accused Pretti of violent intent, calling him a domestic terrorist and assassin.
The family disputes these claims and wants a full investigation and accountability.
The shooting happened shortly after another fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by ICE officers in Minneapolis.
President Donald Trump publicly described Pretti as an "agitator" and suggested he might be an "insurrectionist."
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A mother was taken to the hospital after being stabbed multiple times by a man while protecting her 10-year-old son in Melbourne’s city center. The attacker was arrested at the scene after bystanders held him down, and police believe the attack was random with no clear motive.
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The attack happened on Spencer Street, near Melbourne West police station.
A 27-year-old man allegedly punched the boy, then stabbed the mother with scissors when she intervened.
The mother suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is now stable in hospital.
The 10-year-old son was also taken to hospital as a precaution; the mother’s other two children were unharmed.
Police arrived quickly due to the location being near the police station.
The attacker has a criminal history including family violence and assault charges in other states.
Police suspect the man might have been experiencing a mental health episode during the attack.
Bystanders acted heroically by restraining the attacker until police arrived.
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Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling has been charged with breaching his bail conditions less than a month after being charged with assaulting Northern Territory's administrator David Connolly. Gosling is set to appear in court again in September.
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Luke Gosling was charged with two counts of assault for an alleged incident on July 18 at a cultural festival in Darwin.
He appeared in Darwin local court on July 31 and was released with strict bail conditions.
Police allege Gosling breached one of those bail conditions on August 14.
Bail conditions include staying at least 50 meters away from Connolly’s house and maintaining distance at events where both are present.
Gosling is the federal member for Solomon, elected in 2016, and serves as a special envoy for defence, veterans’ affairs, and northern Australia.
Assaulting an administrator during official duties can lead to up to 14 years in jail under Northern Territory law.
Opposition leaders have called for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to remove Gosling from his envoy role until the case is resolved.
Gosling denies the assault allegations and said he will continue working as MP for Darwin and Palmerston.
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President Donald Trump’s administration has promoted voluntary deals with health and food companies to improve public health, such as reducing artificial dyes in food. These agreements lack strict rules and clear oversight, making it difficult to see if the promised changes are actually happening.
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Republican Rep. Tom Barrett and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promoted Trump administration health efforts in Michigan.
The administration focused on voluntary deals with companies to improve health outcomes instead of strict government rules.
Efforts include removing certain artificial dyes from foods and drugs.
Companies pledged to stop using some synthetic dyes by 2025, but deadlines were later extended to 2027.
Only about 30% of companies kept their promises to remove these dyes so far.
These deals are popular with voters but have vague details and limited monitoring.
Critics say the deals lack transparency, making it hard to judge their real impact.
The administration uses these deals as examples of health progress during election campaigns.
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Major Jason Watson, a U.S. Air Force officer, has been charged with military offenses after protesting for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. He was arrested twice and placed in pretrial confinement before facing several charges under military law.
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Major Jason Watson is a U.S. Air Force officer.
He protested for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Watson was arrested twice, including an arrest on the U.S. Capitol steps in July.
He entered pretrial confinement on August 18.
Watson faces military charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Charges include three violations of Article 88 for disrespecting the president.
He also faces five violations of Article 92 for disobeying orders.
Additionally, there are two violations of Article 133 for conduct unbecoming an officer.
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The U.S. military identified 2nd Lieutenant Leah R. Borsich as one of eight people killed in a plane crash in a remote part of western Alaska. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash of a chartered Cessna 441 near a U.S. Air Force radar station.
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The crash happened near Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site, about 450 miles west of Anchorage, Alaska.
Eight people died in the crash, including two pilots and six passengers.
2nd Lieutenant Leah R. Borsich, age 23, was a project programmer with the 611th Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
The plane was chartered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and two of its employees were also killed.
The radar site is part of a network that detects potential threats like missiles approaching North America.
NTSB investigators visited the crash site and will release initial findings in about three weeks.
A full report on the crash cause is expected within two years.
Military leaders praised Borsich’s leadership and service to the nation.
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Alan Jones and Jason Morrison, radio hosts from 2GB, frequently called the Sydney Morning Herald and reporter Kate McClymont “pigs in the media,” according to text messages shown in court. Morrison is accused of changing his testimony about an alleged assault involving Jones to protect him, and Jones faces charges of indecent assault and sexual touching.
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Alan Jones and Jason Morrison often insulted the Sydney Morning Herald and reporter Kate McClymont in messages.
Morrison sent a message in 2020 expressing relief that Jones was leaving the media company Nine Entertainment.
Morrison admitted to having a negative view of the Sydney Morning Herald and McClymont’s reporting.
Morrison is accused of editing his testimony about a lunch where Jones allegedly touched a complainant inappropriately.
The complainant said Jones put his hand under the table on the complainant’s leg or pants.
Morrison said he did not see or hear about inappropriate touching during the lunch.
Jones has pleaded not guilty to 20 charges of indecent assault and 2 counts of sexual touching involving six complainants.
The case began after media reports led alleged victims to come forward, triggering a police investigation called Strike Force Bonnefin.
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In Victoria, Australia, 121 Indigenous people died by suicide in the past five years, highlighting ongoing mental health challenges despite government recommendations focused on Aboriginal wellbeing and healing. Indigenous leaders say culturally appropriate healing centers have not yet been funded or established, and they call for more support tailored to their communities.
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121 Indigenous Victorians have died by suicide in the last five years.
These deaths happened after a 2021 royal commission report on mental health, which recommended culturally focused solutions.
The Victorian government accepted all 65 recommendations from the report but has not fully implemented those related to Indigenous people.
Indigenous suicide rates are three times higher than the general population in Victoria.
The Victorian Aboriginal Health Organisation (VACCHO) asked twice to fund cultural healing centers costing $36.2 million over four years, but these centers are not yet funded.
Indigenous leaders say mainstream mental health services do not address the cultural trauma and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The state’s treaty process for Indigenous rights is linked to efforts to reduce suicide, but political parties differ on treaty laws and Indigenous representation structures.
The mental health minister supports treaty and Indigenous-led solutions, promising to advocate for healing center funding.
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A Sydney man named Mohommed Farhat was denied parole for a second time after vandalizing cars with anti-Israel graffiti and setting a vehicle on fire. A Supreme Court judge criticized the case, saying Farhat’s actions were wrongly seen as antisemitic and linked to terrorism, but the parole authority still refused his release, citing extremist beliefs.
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Mohommed Farhat, 22, vandalized cars in Woollahra in November 2024 with anti-Israel graffiti and set a car on fire.
Farhat was initially scheduled for parole in December after serving 10 months in prison.
The New South Wales parole authority rejected his parole twice, citing concerns of extremist and antisemitic behavior.
Supreme Court Justice Desmond Fagan ruled Farhat’s actions were a “serious miscarriage of justice” and not terrorism-related.
Fagan said Farhat’s offenses were more about vandalism for payment, not hate or political extremism.
Justice Fagan criticized authorities for mislabeling the crime as antisemitic and for poor communication with specialist police.
The commissioner for corrective services intervened to revoke Farhat’s parole without consulting specialist counter-terrorism police.
The parole authority did not consider the Supreme Court judge’s ruling or evidence that Farhat showed no ideological motivation.
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A video shows an Amazon delivery driver hitting a 71-year-old man at a gas station in Elk Grove, California, after arguing over a parking spot. The driver turned himself in and faces charges related to elder abuse and battery.
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The incident occurred on March 30 at around 3:15 p.m. at an ampm gas station in Elk Grove, near Highway 99.
The victim, 71 years old, had just parked when the driver, Terrence Wheeler, 30, wanted the same parking spot.
Wheeler, working as an Amazon delivery driver through a contractor, confronted and threatened the man inside the store.
Wheeler struck the man on the side of the head, knocking him down.
Police charged Wheeler with felony elder abuse, felony criminal threats, and misdemeanor battery.
Wheeler surrendered to police the same day and was booked into jail; his next court date is September 24.
The victim’s lawyers are suing Amazon and Wheeler, seeking $10 million in damages.
Amazon stated Wheeler was employed by an independent contractor, not directly by Amazon, and said the driver was released by the contractor after the event.
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The U.S. Navy has sent two aircraft carrier groups to the Middle East, concentrating a lot of military power in one region. This deployment uses many resources and means fewer carriers are available to respond to other needs around the world.
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Two U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups are currently deployed in the Middle East.
This deployment represents a large concentration of U.S. military power in one area.
Vice Admiral John Miller, a former head of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, discussed the impact of this deployment.
Having two carrier groups in the Middle East limits how many carriers can be stationed elsewhere.
This concentration may affect the Navy’s ability to respond to other global situations.
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President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on $20 billion worth of goods from Canada after trade talks failed. This move could harm economies in U.S. states that share a border with Canada, complicating Republican efforts in key Senate races before the midterm elections.
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President Trump raised tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian imports after trade negotiations broke down.
Canada plans to respond with its own tariffs shortly.
The tariffs may lead to higher prices and disrupted supply chains for U.S. consumers and businesses.
Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine warned that new tariffs would hurt U.S. industries like lobsters, blueberries, and lumber.
The dispute affects states such as Maine, Michigan, Ohio, and Alaska, where Canada is an important trading partner.
Democrats are using the trade conflict to criticize Republican candidates and gain support for reclaiming the Senate majority.
Trump threatened to raise tariffs on all Canadian autos, auto parts, and steel to 50% by 2027.
Some Republican advisors see the trade issue as a political challenge because it may upset voters in agricultural states.
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Senator Darline Graham and Representative Ralph Norman are competing in a special Republican primary runoff in South Carolina to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. President Donald Trump supports Darline Graham and has actively campaigned for her, while Norman emphasizes his long political experience.
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The runoff election is to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who died on July 11, 2026.
Darline Graham was appointed as an interim senator following her brother Lindsey Graham’s death.
Ralph Norman is a longtime politician with nearly 20 years in government and previously ran for governor.
President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham early and campaigned for her before the runoff.
MAGA Inc., a super PAC supporting Trump, contributed nearly $830,000 to Darline Graham’s campaign for voter outreach.
The two candidates competed in an August 11 primary, with neither receiving a majority, leading to this runoff election.
The main question is whether Trump’s support will help Darline Graham win despite her limited political experience.
The runoff will determine who will be the Republican nominee for the general election in November.
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The Supreme Court allowed President Donald Trump’s order restricting mail voting to proceed for now, but did not decide if it is legal. This decision delays legal challenges and may cause confusion for states, as new mail voting rules could start soon before the November elections. Some worry the timing makes it hard for states to follow the new rules properly.
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The Supreme Court’s decision did not clear the legality of Trump’s mail voting restrictions but paused lawsuits for now.
Nearly one-third of U.S. voters use mail voting, which could be affected by new rules.
The court’s ruling restarts legal battles with a short timeline before November’s election.
The new Postal Service rules require specific envelope formats for mail ballots and electronic lists of voters using mail voting.
If states do not follow these new rules, their mail ballots might not be sent out.
Some states have already printed ballots and envelopes, making changes difficult close to the election.
Election officials warn this could cause confusion and disrupt voting processes.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said the decision could cause “chaos and uncertainty” before the midterms.
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The FBI has set a minimum reward of $25,000 for tips in over 50 unsolved missing and murder cases within Native American tribal communities. Many of these cases are recent, but some have remained unsolved for more than 20 years. The FBI hopes the rewards will encourage more people to provide information, though some community members remain cautious due to distrust of authorities.
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The FBI created a minimum $25,000 reward for more than 50 unsolved cases in Indian Country.
These cases involve missing persons or homicides in Native American tribal areas.
Most cases are less than 10 years old; about a dozen are over 20 years old.
The FBI investigates federal crimes on nearly 200 Native American reservations.
Nearly 1,500 active missing Native American cases were recorded by the FBI at the end of 2025.
Families and experts worry that fear and distrust of the government may prevent people from coming forward.
Examples of cases include 8-year-old Maleeka Boone on the Navajo Nation and teenager Emily Pike in Arizona.
Some experts believe that higher rewards could encourage witnesses to share information despite challenges.
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Mike Mazzei, a businessman and former state senator, is competing in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma governor. He has received endorsements and support from President Donald Trump, who opposes Mazzei’s rival, Attorney General Gentner Drummond. The winner will face Democrat Cyndi Munson in the November election.
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Mike Mazzei is running for the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor.
President Donald Trump has endorsed Mazzei and criticized his opponent, Gentner Drummond.
Gentner Drummond is the current Oklahoma Attorney General and former Air Force pilot.
Drummond led the first round of voting but by a narrow margin over Mazzei.
Oklahoma's current governor, Kevin Stitt, is term-limited and endorsed Mazzei.
Trump carried Oklahoma with over 65% of the vote in his presidential races.
Both Trump and Drummond have criticized Governor Stitt.
The Republican nominee is expected to be favored in the general election, as a Democrat has not won since 2006.
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The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is nearing its end, with the last witnesses expected to testify. The case focuses on whether Clancy was suffering from a rare mental illness called postpartum psychosis when she killed her three young children in Massachusetts.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the murder of her three children in January 2023.
The children were between 8 months and 5 years old.
Clancy’s defense says she had acute postpartum psychosis, a mental illness that can occur after childbirth.
Prosecutors argue Clancy planned the killings and tried to get her husband out of the house.
A forensic psychologist hired by prosecutors testified that Clancy killed her children to prevent them from suffering after she planned to take her own life.
The psychologist did not believe Clancy’s claim of hearing a voice telling her to kill the children.
Clancy has pleaded not guilty to the murder charges.
After the killings, Clancy tried to kill herself by jumping from a second-floor window and is now paralyzed from the waist down.
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The NHS in England will offer free home testing kits for cervical cancer to women who have missed their screening appointments. These kits let women collect samples at home to test for high-risk HPV, a virus that can cause cervical cancer, making screening easier and more accessible.
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Millions of women in England who missed cervical screening will be sent free home testing kits.
Only about two-thirds of women currently attend cervical screening appointments.
The home test kit includes a swab to collect a sample from the vagina, which is sent by post to NHS labs.
The test looks for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types that cause most cervical cancers.
Women aged 30 to 65 not up to date with screening will get an invitation by app, text, email, or letter.
If high-risk HPV is found, women will be asked to see a clinician for further screening.
The NHS aims to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040 through improved screening.
Health leaders say the home kits offer a discreet, convenient option to increase screening rates and save lives.
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President Donald Trump and his political action committee MAGA Inc. spent nearly $830,000 to support Senator Darline Graham in the South Carolina Republican Senate runoff. Graham, who is endorsed by Trump and is the sister of former Senator Lindsey Graham, will compete against Representative Ralph Norman for the GOP nomination.
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MAGA Inc., linked to President Trump’s team, spent over $827,000 on voter outreach for Graham on the day before the runoff.
Darline Graham is running in a special GOP runoff in South Carolina to replace Senator Lindsey Graham.
President Trump called Graham the “perfect person” to continue her brother’s legacy during a tele-rally.
Graham faced criticism for saying national security “is not my thing” but defended her experience by comparing herself to Trump as a non-politician initially.
Trump’s super PAC had mostly avoided funding primary races this year but made a significant exception for Graham.
Ralph Norman, Graham’s opponent, emphasizes his loyalty to Trump’s agenda and critiques Graham as inexperienced.
Kalshi traders gave Graham a 67% chance of winning the runoff on Monday night.
The runoff winner will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the November general election.
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A Cuban musician named Degnis Nelson Bofill Miranda was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after arriving at Miami International Airport. His wife is asking for help to get him released while his asylum case continues.
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Degnis Nelson Bofill Miranda is a 39-year-old Cuban percussionist and composer.
He was detained by ICE on August 19 after flying into Miami from New York.
Bofill has a pending asylum case in the United States.
ICE said he entered the U.S. legally in April 2023 but broke the terms of his admission.
He was moved to the Krome Detention Center after spending days in another ICE facility.
Bofill won a 2022 Latin Grammy for Best Folk Album.
His wife, Mara Delgado, started a fundraiser aiming to raise $60,000 for legal fees and bond.
Delgado says Bofill is an important member of Miami's music community and wants him released.
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