Man, 50, shot in leg during botched robbery at NYC grocery store: cops

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is back on the road to engage with voters after last year's election loss, focusing on town halls in competitive Republican-held congressional districts. He called for elected officials to listen to the concerns of Americans and held a successful event in Iowa's 3rd congressional district. Walz is not currently a candidate, but is reemerging to address issues such as health care, financial aid, and veterans' funding, aiming to understand why some...

The Memphis Grizzlies are set to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a potential NBA Finals preview, with star players Donovan Mitchell and Jaren Jackson Jr. on the injury report. Mitchell is ruled out with a groin issue, while Jackson Jr. is listed as questionable with a left ankle injury. The Cavaliers hold the best record in the league at 55-10, riding a 15-game winning streak, while the Grizzlies sit at 42-24 in the No. 2...

Bryan Kohberger seeks to block evidence related to his "bushy" brows in Idaho murder case, suggesting witness artwork may bias memory; affluent Texas neighborhood shaken by Suzanne Simpson murder investigation; California Gov Newsom schedules Menendez brothers parole hearing as Idaho suspect Kohberger claims he was framed in college killings. Lead detective's wife criticizes suspected cop killer's media appearances as Luigi Mangione's journal is argued not to be a healthcare industry manifesto by attorney. Follow the...

Democrats are urging Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to challenge Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in 2028 after he sided with Republicans to avoid a government shutdown, leading to progressives feeling betrayed. Schumer's decision to support legislation funding the government through September has caused outrage among Democrats, with some even offering financial support for AOC's potential Senate run. Despite criticism from liberals like Pelosi and Jeffries, Schumer defended his choice, stating it was to prevent further harm...

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead Medicare and Medicaid, avoided questions about supporting a House budget resolution that could result in significant Medicaid cuts. Oz, a former surgeon and TV personality, emphasized fighting waste in the health care system but did not commit to protecting Medicaid funding. During his Senate confirmation hearing, Oz discussed using artificial intelligence to improve prior authorization processes and expressed concerns about Medicare Advantage insurers potentially engaging in...

A severe system of thunderstorms with damaging winds is approaching the Chicago area from the west, with wind gusts of up to 80 mph possible, along with isolated hail and tornadoes. The storms are expected to hit the region between 12 a.m. and 2 a.m. with heavy precipitation, followed by damaging winds persisting throughout Saturday, with high wind warnings and advisories in effect. A drastic cooldown is anticipated by Sunday morning, dropping temperatures to the...