Nebraska Republican Gov. Jim Pillen announced plans for an immigration detention center, called the “Cornhusker Clink,” at an existing minimum security prison in McCook, aiming to house low to medium-risk detainees awaiting deportation. The facility, supported by the Trump administration’s funding for ICE, has raised concerns from local lawmakers and activists about transparency and priorities, with protests occurring outside the governor’s office.
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Teen dies at Hampton Beach after father’s rescue attempt from rip current
A 17-year-old boy drowned at Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, while swimming with his family as he was caught in a powerful current. His father attempted to rescue him but also faced distress; both were pulled from the water by lifeguards, but the teen later died at the hospital while his father remains stable. Want More Context? 🔎
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