Missouri's Republican-led legislature passes a highly contentious redistricting map, strategically dismantling a competitive district to secure an additional GOP congressional seat, sparking legal challenges and allegations of voter suppression.
Brian Dorsey, a Missouri death row inmate, requested an extravagant last meal of seafood and cheesecake before his execution, a choice that has ignited fury among the families of his victims.
Two lucky lottery tickets from Missouri and Texas have hit the monumental £1.3 billion Powerball jackpot, ending a three-month winless streak and creating instant billionaires.
In a shocking case of child neglect, five minors were discovered imprisoned in a padlocked basement dungeon by Missouri police. Authorities have charged three individuals as the investigation into the squalid conditions continues.
Hollywood legend and former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger launches scathing attack on current California leader Gavin Newsom over controversial redistricting proposal, accusing him of partisan power grab that undermines electoral integrity.
Westminster College's Anthony Hayes becomes an overnight hero after pulling an unconscious driver from a blazing vehicle moments before it was engulfed in flames following a catastrophic crash on a Missouri highway.
A groundbreaking new poll reveals a powerful, bipartisan surge of support in Texas and California for taking congressional redistricting out of the hands of politicians and handing it to independent commissions.
Missouri Tigers quarterback and MLB prospect Sam Horn has suffered a significant arm injury, casting a shadow over his two-sport future. Get the latest on the diagnosis and what it means for his career with the Tigers and the LA Dodgers organisation.
Missouri's Governor Mike Parson calls a controversial special legislative session to redraw congressional districts, igniting accusations of partisan gerrymandering and setting the stage for a major political clash.
Governor Greg Abbott signs into law a sweeping redistricting plan for Texas's lower courts, a move critics decry as a partisan power grab that could disenfranchise minority voters and reshape the state's judicial landscape for years to come.
MSNBC's Joe Scarborough delivers a blistering critique of Republican leaders' muted response to the Missouri shooting, accusing them of cowardice and political calculation in the face of gun violence.
California's political landscape faces a seismic shift as Democrats push for a controversial redrawing of electoral maps, sparking fierce accusations of gerrymandering from Republicans and watchdog groups ahead of the 2026 elections.
A Missouri couple was found dead alongside their two young children in a suspected murder-suicide after driving for days with the deceased boys in the car. The community is in shock as police investigate this harrowing case.
The US Supreme Court blocks Utah's Republican-drawn congressional maps amid allegations of unconstitutional gerrymandering, setting stage for major voting rights showdown.
Missouri Secretary of State candidate Valentina Gomez sparks international outrage after filming herself burning Islam's holy book, the Quran, in a controversial campaign stunt ahead of the Republican primary.
The NAACP launches a major federal lawsuit against Texas, alleging new congressional maps deliberately dilute Black voting power and violate the Voting Rights Act in a move with national implications.
A Missouri town hall meeting descends into chaos as Congressman Mark Alford faces furious constituents over his support for unconditional aid to Israel, with one veteran's emotional plea going viral.
The US Supreme Court rejects Utah's appeal, empowering an independent commission to redraw congressional districts, potentially reshaping the state's political landscape for the 2026 elections.
Governor Greg Abbott faces a federal lawsuit alleging a Texas redistricting map illegally dilutes the voting power of black and Hispanic residents in Fort Worth, a move critics call 'textbook racial gerrymandering'.
Hollywood icon and former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger launches blistering attack on California's redistricting process, accusing politicians of gerrymandering that stifles voter choice and undermines democracy.
A federal court has struck down Texas's Republican-drawn state Senate map, ruling it illegally dilutes the voting power of Hispanic and Black communities in a landmark decision that could reshape the state's political landscape.
California faces an unprecedented constitutional crisis as a political stalemate leaves the state without a valid congressional map, potentially disenfranchising millions of voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
California Governor Gavin Newsom blocks a Democratic-backed bill that would have altered state redistricting rules, preventing Republican gains in key districts. The move sparks intense political debate about electoral fairness.
Shocking reports emerge of a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' training facility. A bullet was fired into Head Coach Andy Reid's office while he was present, raising serious security concerns.
Health officials confirm a fatal case of Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba, linked to exposure at Lake of Three Fires in Iowa. Learn about the symptoms and safety precautions.
Health officials confirm a tragic death from a rare brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, after swimming in an Iowa lake. Learn the symptoms and how to stay safe.
Texas Republicans have pushed through a highly controversial, gerrymandered congressional map, cementing their grip on power and diluting the voting power of minority communities. The move has ignited fierce legal challenges and accusations of undermining
The Republican-controlled Texas House passes a newly redrawn electoral map, intensifying accusations of racial gerrymandering and setting the stage for a major legal showdown over voting rights.
Former US President Barack Obama re-enters the political fray, endorsing a landmark ballot measure in California and backing Democratic efforts to challenge gerrymandered maps in Texas, signalling a major push for fairer elections ahead of the 2026 midter
California Governor Gavin Newsom faces fierce backlash from Republicans over a controversial last-minute redistricting bill, accused of gerrymandering to secure Democratic supermajorities and oust GOP incumbents ahead of the 2026 election.