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The Latest: Karen Read supporters arrive at court in advance of her second trial
The second murder trial of Karen Read, whose case has sparked a national debate on police accountability and won her legions ...
Ames teen with gun arrested in Des Moines carjacking; stolen vehicle still missing
A 17-year-old from Ames has been arrested in connection with a carjacking that happened in Des Moines Sunday afternoon, and ...
Karen Read’s second murder trial revives debate over who killed her Boston police officer boyfriend
The second murder trial of Karen Read, whose case has sparked a national debate on police accountability and won her legions ...
Vance calls for greater ties with India, hails progress on trade talks
U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday called for enhanced engagement with India and said that the South Asian country ...
Israeli strikes kill 14 in Gaza and destroy heavy equipment needed to clear rubble
Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip killed at least 14 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and destroyed bulldozers and ...
Cardinals set Pope Francis’ funeral for Saturday morning, public viewing starts Wednesday
Cardinals have taken their first decisions following the death of Pope Francis, setting Saturday as the date for his funeral ...
As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another
The infighting and backstabbing that plagued President Donald Trump’s first term have returned as a threat to his second, ...
Anti-Defamation League says anger at Israel is now the driving force behind antisemitism in the US
The Anti-Defamation League says the number of antisemitic incidents in the United States reached a record high last year and ...
Defending migrants was a priority for Pope Francis from the earliest days of his papacy
Advocating for migrants was one of Pope Francis’ top priorities. His papacy saw a refugee crisis in the Mediterranean, ...
Pope Francis saw environmental and climate issues as moral concerns
Few moments in Pope Francis’ papacy better exemplify his understanding of climate change and the need to address it than the ...
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens enters race to represent Michigan in U.S. Senate
Fourth-term U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens has launched her run for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat on Tuesday with a video focused ...
Records expected to be broken at 16th annual Grand Blue Mile
Downtown Des Moines is gearing up for the 16th annual Grand Blue Mile. The Grand Blue Mile is part of the acclaimed Drake Relays, one of the most prestigious and historic ...