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Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Presidential Candidate Jill Stein

The former Green Party presidential candidate missed a court appearance in a case stemming from her 2024 arrest at Washington University. ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A St. Louis judge withdrew an arrest warrant for former Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein hours after issuing it when Stein and her attorney failed to appear for a hearing in a misdemeanor case stemming from a 2024 campus protest. Associate Circuit Judge Karma Johnson issued the failure-to-appear warrant …

Body Found at Home Owned by ‘Squad’ Rep. Pressley’s Husband

Boston homicide detectives are investigating the death at a Mattapan home owned by Conan Harris, where the couple does not live. BOSTON — A person found dead Saturday inside a rental property owned by the husband of U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley died from a single gunshot wound, according to a Boston police report and local news reports. The discovery prompted a homicide-unit investigation at the Malta Street property in Boston’s Mattapan neighborhood. Authorities have not …

Cause of Death Revealed for Lindsey Graham

The South Carolina Republican’s death ended a three-decade congressional career and triggered an expedited process to fill his Senate seat. WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died Saturday evening after suffering a tear in his aorta, according to a preliminary finding from the District of Columbia medical examiner shared by his office. He was 71. Graham’s office initially announced Sunday that he had died after a “brief and sudden illness.” It later …

Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly at 71

The longtime Republican senator and former presidential candidate died after a brief and sudden illness, his office announced. WASHINGTON — Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, an influential foreign policy voice who became one of President Donald Trump’s closest congressional allies, died Saturday evening following a brief and sudden illness, his office said. He was 71. Graham’s office announced his death early Sunday but did not identify the illness or release further information …

Former Mayor Kills Wife During Divorce Meeting

Brazilian authorities say a former mayor fatally shot his wife before taking his own life during a meeting to finalize their separation. OURILÂNDIA DO NORTE, Pará — A former mayor in northern Brazil fatally shot his estranged wife during a meeting to sign divorce papers and then died by suicide moments later, according to police investigating the June 3 killing that shocked the small municipality. Authorities identified the victim as Icicléia Alves Veloso, a 41-year-old …

Pentagon Locks Down as Mysterious Air Alert Sparks Emergency Response

Hazmat teams and emergency crews responded as officials investigated a possible hazardous materials incident inside the Pentagon. ARLINGTON, Va. — The Pentagon was placed under lockdown Thursday after building safety systems detected an air quality issue that prompted a hazardous materials response, leading emergency crews to secure parts of the sprawling military headquarters while officials worked to determine the cause. Federal and local authorities moved quickly after the alert was detected, triggering precautionary measures inside …

John McCain’s Eldest Son Found Dead at 59

Family members described the loss as sudden and said funeral arrangements are pending. PHOENIX, Ariz. — Andrew McCain, the eldest son of late Arizona Sen. John McCain, died unexpectedly this week at age 59, according to statements released by family members and longtime associates. The McCain family confirmed the death over the weekend but did not immediately release a cause of death. Relatives described the loss as sudden and asked for privacy while funeral arrangements …

Ivanka Trump Targeted in Revenge Assassination Plot

Investigators say an Iraqi national tied to Iran-backed militant groups discussed plans to retaliate for the 2020 killing of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. WASHINGTON — Federal authorities and regional security sources are investigating allegations that an Iraqi militant linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps discussed plans to assassinate Ivanka Trump and obtained information related to her Florida residence, according to officials and people familiar with the matter. The allegations surfaced after the recent arrest …

Missing Senate Hopeful Found Dead in Remote Area

Barry Christian’s cause of death remains pending as state investigators review a crashed pickup found south of Erick. ERICK, Okla. — Barry Christian, a 54-year-old Republican candidate for Oklahoma Senate District 38, was found dead Thursday inside his pickup in a rural wildlife area south of Erick, state investigators and his campaign said. Christian’s death moved a missing-person case into a state investigation less than seven weeks before Oklahoma’s June 16 primary. The Oklahoma State …

State Rep. Dies in Fiery Plane Crash

Rep. Liz Conmy and pilot Joseph Cass died after the aircraft went down near Crystal Airport. BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — A North Dakota state legislator and a pilot were killed Saturday when a single-engine plane crashed and caught fire in a Brooklyn Park park shortly after taking off from Crystal Airport north of Minneapolis, authorities said. State Rep. Liz Conmy, 67, of Fargo, and Dr. Joseph Cass were identified by family members and colleagues as …