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Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities
President Donald Trump said Friday he'll send the National Guard to address crime concerns in Memphis, Tennessee, his latest test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities.
22 hours ago in National
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing became more political, opposed activist’s views, authorities say
A 22-year-old Utah man who was arrested and booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist's provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said Friday.
1 day ago in National
The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating
The book report is now a thing of the past. Take-home tests and essays are becoming obsolete. Student use of artificial intelligence has become so prevalent, high school and college educators say, that to assign writing outside of the classroom is like asking students to cheat.
2 days ago in National
Authorities search for conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killer but provide little about motive
Authorities searched on Thursday for a sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, with one bullet and then slipped away in the mayhem resulting from the latest act of political violence to befall America.
2 days ago in National, Trending
US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.
2 days ago in National
US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped
Inflation moved higher last month as the price of gas, groceries, hotel rooms and airfare rose, along with the cost of clothes and used cars.
3 days ago in National
West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings
West Nile virus infections are intense so far this year, with case counts running 40% higher than normal, health officials say.
3 days ago in National, Trending
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Wednesday after being shot at a college event, Trump said. The co-founder and CEO of the youth organization Turning Point USA, the 31-year-old Kirk is the latest victim in a spasm of political violence across the United States.
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September 12, 2025 The Friday News Round-Up
SOUTH DAKOTA’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES REPORT STEADY ENROLLMENT PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s public university system continues its upward momentum in…
3 days ago in Local
September 10, 2025 The Wednesday News Round-Up
MARTY JACKLEY OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES CONGRESSIONAL RUN IN HIS HOMETOWN STURGIS, S.D. (KOTA) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley officially…
5 days ago in Local
September 8, 2025 The Monday News Round-Up
THREE INJURED IN PLANE CRASH AT BROOKINGS REGIONAL AIRPORT BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Authorities in Brookings reported that…
1 week ago in Local
September 3, 2025 The Wednesday News Round-Up
DOC SECRETARY KELLI WASKO RESIGNS EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 20TH PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s beleaguered secretary of corrections…
3 weeks ago in Local
Dakotafest Ag Policy Forum
South Dakotas Congressional delegation took part in an ag policy forum at Dakotafest on Wednesday. Senators John Thune & Mike…
3 weeks ago in Local
August 20, 2025 The Wednesday News Round-Up
GOVERNOR JIM PILLEN PLANS TO USE MCCOOK FACILITY AS IMMIGRATION DETENTION CENTER MCCOOK, NE – Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced…
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2 days ago in National, Trending
US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.
3 days ago in National, Trending
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Wednesday after being shot at a college event, Trump said. The co-founder and CEO of the youth organization Turning Point USA, the 31-year-old Kirk is the latest victim in a spasm of political violence across the United States.
Entertainment News
22 hours ago in Entertainment
Ego Nwodim leaves ‘Saturday Night Live,’ which adds 5 new cast members
Ego Nwodim is the latest — and perhaps last — high-profile departure from "Saturday Night Live," as the long-running sketch show has seen a cast shakeup ahead of its 51st season.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev call off their engagement, break up after 5 years
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev have called off their engagement and brought an end to their five-year relationship, a person close to the couple told The Associated Press.
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