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3 US soldiers found dead in armored vehicle in Lithuania; 1 still missing

Three of the U.S. Army soldiers who went missing in Lithuania have been found dead in their armored vehicle that was pulled from a swampy area early Monday, according to U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command. Another soldier is still missing.

Trump says he’s ‘not joking’ about a third term. Republicans insist he is

Congressional Republicans are brushing off President Trump’s latest comments about seeking a third term, downplaying them as a joke designed to needle the media even as the president insists he is serious.

Wild weather blamed for deaths of 3 kids in Michigan and a man in an Amish buggy in Indiana

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A tree fell on a van in Michigan, killing three children, during a fierce weekend storm that swept the region and contributed to the death of an 84-year-old man in an Amish buggy in Indiana, authorities said Monday.

Photos show living conditions of Connecticut man allegedly held captive for over 20 years

Dozens of photos obtained by Nexstar's WTNH show the living conditions authorities found in the Waterbury, Connecticut, home where a man says he was held captive by his stepmom, Kimberly Sullivan, for over 20 years.

Almost 40 percent of Americans report facing extreme weather: Survey

Nearly 40 percent of Americans experienced extreme weather last year  — and those who did were more likely to be concerned about climate change, according to new polling.

A court is allowing the release of most records in the Gene Hackman death investigation

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A court on Monday cleared the way for the release of investigative records from the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, as long as depictions of the deceased couple are blocked from view.

Girl, 9, dies after procedure at California dental office

A report from the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office claims the girl was discharged from the facility and remained asleep on the ride home.

Remains found in California decades ago ID'd as missing New York 13-year-old

A 13-year-old girl who was found dead along a river in California's Santa Cruz County three decades ago was recently identified through DNA testing, investigators said.

Republicans win Florida special elections in Trump strongholds by narrower margins than in 2024

Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine have won special elections in two Florida congressional districts.

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Luna accuses House Freedom Caucus of smear; exits group over parental proxy voting battle

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) announced Monday that she is leaving the House Freedom Caucus amid her battle with GOP leadership and hard-line Republicans over her push to allow proxy voting for new parents.

Judge postpones Trump Administration effort to rescind deportation protections for Venezuelans

On Monday, a federal judge in California issued a temporary injunction, postponing a Trump Administration effort to rescind deportation protections.

Karen Read and John O'Keefe: Inside evolution of Boston murder mystery since July mistrial

Karen Read, accused of killing her Boston cop boyfriend during a snowstorm, is set to go on trial for a second time after the first ended with a hung jury.

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams discuss extended ISS stay

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore blasted into orbit in June 2024, as part of a test flight of Boeing’s new Starliner crew capsule. They were scheduled to return about eight days later, but problems plagued the mission.

Champions Retreat Golf Club ready to host Augusta National Women's Amateur following Hurricane Helene

The first practice round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur and other Masters related activities return to Georgia after Hurricane Helene.

Attorney General instructs prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione

Mangione is accused of gunning down Thompson outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan on Dec. 4, where the executive was set to address an annual investors meeting.

Watch: Potential albino pygmy killer whale spotted off Hawaii

Whale watchers around Hawaii are crossing their fingers for another glimpse of what could be an albino whale.

Amish buggies targeted in Pennsylvania robbery, attempted robbery

Some among Pennsylvania's Amish community are concerned that someone may be targeting them, after two buggies were held up at gunpoint, according to State Police.

WATCH: Man hears scratching, finds 9-foot alligator in his home

A nine-foot-long alligator was captured by deputies and a Louisiana man after making its way into a home.

Forecasters warn of deadly floods and strong tornadoes in parts of the Midwest and South

As severe thunderstorms threatened to hit parts of the Midwest and South on Wednesday, forecasters warned of potentially deadly flash flooding, strong tornadoes and baseball-sized hail.

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US judge orders Trump administration to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge in California on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to tens of thousands of migrant children who are in the United States without a parent or guardian.

Federal prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday that she has directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, following through on the president's campaign promise to vigorously pursue capital punishment.

GOP senators push ahead on Trump's tax cuts package, punting big decisions for later

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans said they are pushing ahead on President Donald Trump'sbig bill of tax breaks and spending cuts this week, even though they're punting some of the most difficult decisions — including the costs and how to pay for the multitrillion-dollar package — until later.

University of Minnesota student who was detained by ICE sues for immediate release

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A University of Minnesota graduate business student who's being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement is suing for his immediate release, saying his arrest violated his rights and he's been given little explanation for why he's being held.

House cancels rest of votes for week after GOP floor rebellion

House Republican leaders on Tuesday canceled votes for the rest of the week after a band of GOP lawmakers staged a rebellion on the floor, bringing legislative action to a screeching halt. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) informed lawmakers the next vote in the House would be Monday evening.

Protests against Elon Musk's purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms

Protesters against Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government demonstrated outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S. and Europe on Saturday in the latest attempt to dent the fortune of the world’s richest man.

Kidney donor detained by ICE before life-saving transplant

“This is literally a matter of life and death,” Attorney Peter Meinecke with The Resurrection Project told NewsNation affiliate WGN.

Auto execs making last-ditch tariff appeal to the White House

The heads of auto companies Ford, GM and Stellantis are making a last-minute effort to appeal to the White House, NewsNation has learned.

Nationwide restaurant chain files for bankruptcy, closes locations

A nationwide restaurant chain billed as “The Original Gastrobar” has filed for bankruptcy for a second time and has closed more than a dozen locations.

Document: Migrant 'recruited' to drive SUV in deadly canal crash

Two men have been arrested in connection with the deaths of two migrants who were in a packed SUV that plunged into a flooded canal on Friday in the Rio Grande Valley.