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06/15/2026 · Rigby

Minnesota man pleads guilty to killing state House Democratic leader and her husband

A Minnesota man entered a guilty plea Thursday to murder charges after posing as a police officer and fatally shooting the top Democrat in the state House and her husband. The plea agreement bars federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty.

06/15/2026

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Politics

Trump Says Iran Deal Could Be Reached Within Days

President Trump said an agreement with Iran could be signed within days, though he indicated some disputed matters would need to be addressed in subsequent talks.

06/15/2026

Politics

Social Security shifts to electronic payments, ends paper checks

The Social Security Administration will stop mailing paper checks to beneficiaries, requiring all payments to flow through electronic accounts. The shift aligns with a federal mandate and executive order aimed at improving payment efficiency.

06/15/2026

Politics

Trump halts airstrikes on Iran, cites progress toward accord

President Trump canceled a third round of airstrikes against Iranian targets and said negotiations between the U.S. and Iran were nearing completion. Iran rejected Trump's characterization of the talks.

06/15/2026

Politics

Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with nitrogen gas

The Supreme Court stopped Alabama from carrying out an execution using nitrogen gas, halting the scheduled death of inmate Jeffrey Lee. The ruling delays his execution but does not overturn his death sentence.

06/15/2026

Local News

Trump Says Iran Deal Approved; Tehran Disputes Claim

President Trump announced an agreement with Iran and canceled planned military strikes, marking a sharp reversal from hours earlier when he had threatened escalation. Iranian officials disputed the claim, saying no final accord had been reached.

06/15/2026