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South Dakota ✔

Politics

Morning news brief

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stepped down. U.S. Vice President Vance met Iranian officials in Switzerland as Congress presses Trump on Iran policy.

◉ South Dakota · 4 weeks ago

Kansas ✔

Politics

Colombia Election: Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins, initial count shows

Abelardo de la Espriella claimed a preliminary victory in Colombia's presidential election on June 22, 2026, signaling a sharp shift on security and economy.

◉ Kansas · 4 weeks ago

Nebraska ✔

Politics

China hits back at U.S. sanctions restricting its exports to American defense firms

China announced sanctions Monday on 10 American military-related companies, retaliating after the U.S. barred leading Chinese tech firms from defense contracts.

◉ Nebraska · 4 weeks ago

Montana ✔

Crime

Second Anaconda bar shooting in 10 months has Montana bar owner rethinking security

An Anaconda bar owner is reconsidering security measures after a second shooting at the establishment within 10 months, KTVQ reports.

◉ Montana · 4 weeks ago

Texas ✔

Crime

Owner of East Texas gas plant wanted by international police

The owner of an East Texas gas plant is wanted by international law enforcement, according to the Tyler Morning Telegraph.

◉ Texas · 4 weeks ago

Hawaii ✔

Politics

Trump Threatens Iran While Vance Leads Peace Talks in Switzerland

President Trump issued threats toward Iran as Vice President JD Vance led diplomatic talks in Switzerland, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Sunday.

◉ Hawaii · 4 weeks ago

California ✔

Public Safety