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The criminal trial of Lindsay Clancy ended without a verdict after a Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial. The decision came after jurors spent days trying to reach a unanimous conclusion but remained divided. The case drew national attention because it involved the deaths of Clancy’s three young children and raised difficult questions about postpartum mental illness and criminal responsibility. Jurors in Plymouth spent more than 38 hours in deliberations following a trial that lasted several weeks. Despite repeated discussions, the 12-member jury could not agree on a verdict. Court records showed that the panel remained split by an 11-to-1 vote.…

New one-dollar coins featuring President Donald Trump have officially entered circulation across the United States, marking a rare and historic moment in American currency and sparking debate over the legality and symbolism of placing a living president on a U.S. coin. The U.S. Mint announced that the coins became available on Sept. 2 and can now be purchased directly through its website. The release is tied to celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The new coin displays Trump’s likeness on its front side and includes the inscriptions “1776 ~ 2026,” “LIBERTY,” and “IN…

Two people were killed and several others were injured after a deadly shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building on Wednesday, prompting a large emergency response and a lengthy police operation. Authorities said the suspected gunman also died after the attack. Three police officers were among those injured while responding to reports of gunfire inside the residential high-rise near East Grant Street. Police received the first emergency call at about 4:36 p.m. Officers arrived within minutes and found a person suffering from a gunshot wound inside the building. As officers moved through the property, they followed the sound of additional…

President Donald Trump has pledged to play a major role in the final weeks of the midterm election campaign, promising to travel across the country to support Republican candidates in the races expected to determine control of Congress. Speaking to Republican lawmakers during a White House gathering, Trump urged candidates to campaign on the accomplishments of his administration. He argued that the party has a strong record to present to voters and said Republicans should confidently highlight their achievements in office. The president told lawmakers that the election could be decided by a relatively small number of highly competitive contests.…

Apple has officially updated its Maps application for users in the United States, replacing the long-standing name Lake Ontario with “Lake America.” The move follows a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump and marks another chapter in a growing dispute between the United States and Canada. The update affects only users located in the United States. People using Apple Maps in Canada continue to see the traditional Lake Ontario name. In many other countries, mapping services may display both names depending on local settings and policies. Lake Ontario is one of North America’s five Great Lakes. It borders…

The criminal case surrounding the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk took a major step forward on Tuesday after a Utah judge ruled that the suspect accused of carrying out the fatal shooting will stand trial. Judge Tony Graf determined that prosecutors presented enough evidence during a preliminary hearing to establish probable cause against Tyler Robinson, allowing the case to move into the next stage of the judicial process. The decision means Robinson will face trial on all seven charges filed against him. The ruling followed hours of legal arguments in a courtroom in Provo, where prosecutors and defense attorneys…

Authorities in Tucson, Arizona, are investigating a deadly shooting outside a well-known LGBTQ gathering place as a possible hate crime after two people were killed and the suspected gunman later died from a gunshot wound. The shooting happened shortly after midnight on Monday in the parking lot of Venture-N, a long-standing gay bar in Tucson. Police identified the victims as 42-year-old Vincent Anthony Siqueiros and 33-year-old Cameron Davis Capara. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. The suspected shooter, identified as 44-year-old Ousman Ceesay, was also found with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital, where…

Dan Koh secured a major political victory on Tuesday after winning a crowded Democratic primary in Massachusetts, putting the former White House aide on course for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Koh finished ahead of five other candidates in the race to replace Representative Seth Moulton, who left the House contest behind as he focused on a Senate campaign. The result gives Koh a strong chance to enter Congress after years of public service and an earlier unsuccessful congressional bid. The victory was closely watched because of Koh’s ties to prominent Democratic leaders. During the campaign, he…

President Donald Trump has nominated Hung Cao to become the next Navy Secretary, giving official support to the military veteran who has been serving as the department’s acting leader in recent months. The announcement came on Tuesday when Trump praised Cao’s record and called for a swift Senate confirmation. The position became open after the previous Navy Secretary left the role in April. Trump said the Navy and Marine Corps require strong and dedicated leadership. He described Cao as a patriot and a proven leader who can help keep the nation’s naval forces prepared for future challenges. The president also…

A new energy partnership between Venezuela and a U.S.-backed oil company could reshape future oil production and supply plans in the Western Hemisphere. The Venezuela US Oil Agreement grants North American Blue Energy Partners, known as NABEP, 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields containing an estimated 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves. The White House announced the details of the agreement on Monday, describing it as a major step toward securing long-term energy resources. The deal follows an announcement by President Donald Trump, who said the arrangement would give the United States significant access to a large share of…