A confirmed tornado struck eastern Wisconsin on Monday, causing severe damage in Appleton, Menasha and nearby communities. Officials reported widespread power outages, downed lines and impassable roads, while searches for injuries continued.
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Bryan Kohberger has filed a petition seeking to withdraw his guilty plea in the 2022 killings of four University of Idaho students. He claims innocence and says his plea was based on false promises and misinformation.
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a March executive order changing mail-ballot procedures and creating voter citizenship lists. Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia are challenging the order ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Savannah Guthrie posted a new video pleading with those responsible for her mother Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance to reveal where to find her. Authorities believe the 84-year-old was abducted from her Tucson home in February, and no arrests have been made.
Andy Burnham pledged to honor Britain’s commitments to Ukraine as Volodymyr Zelensky became his first international visitor as prime minister. The UK will share technology behind its Stone Cloak electronic warfare system to help Ukraine produce it at scale.
Sen. Mitch McConnell remains in rehabilitation after a June fall and has not been medically cleared to return to the Capitol. His office gave no timetable for his return as he continues intensive physical therapy.
James Comey asked a federal judge to dismiss charges that his “86 47” seashell Instagram post threatened President Trump. His lawyers argue the case targets protected political speech and does not allege a true threat.
German officials are under pressure to explain why Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old with prior convictions and documented ISIS ties, was free before the Berlin Pride attack. One Polish woman was killed and at least 29 people were injured.