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Two men have been sentenced to life in prison for their roles in the 2022 fatal shooting of 30-year-old Errol…

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Fugitive Fentanyl Kingpin ‘Brother Wang’ Captured After Daring Cuba-to-Russia Escape

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An alleged Chinese drug lord, responsible for trafficking thousands of pounds of fentanyl, was arrested and extradited to the U.S.…

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Lindsay Man Arrested for Impregnating 13-Year-Old Girl

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A 23-year-old man from Lindsay was arrested after deputies say he impregnated a 13-year-old girl, who gave birth at age…

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5 Injured After Shooting Near Howard University During Homecoming Events

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Five people were injured and two suspects were taken into custody after shots were fired near Howard University’s campus in…

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Meth, Weed, and Warrants: Lakeland Felon’s Quick Hideout Leads to More Trouble

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A wanted felon in Lakeland, Florida, is facing additional charges after deputies found him hiding in a shed with illegal…

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Boy Swallows 100 High-Powered Magnets, Undergoes Surgery to Remove Them

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A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand underwent emergency surgery after swallowing nearly 100 high-powered magnets that became lodged in his…

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Texas Man Charged With Assaulting Pregnant Girlfriend After Paternity Question

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A 21-year-old Texas man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting his pregnant girlfriend after she told him he might not…

Four relatives of a Republican candidate for Illinois governor were killed in a helicopter crash in Montana, the campaign confirmed Thursday. The victims were the son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren of former state lawmaker Darren Bailey, who previously ran for governor in 2022 and is seeking the Republican nomination again for the 2026 election. According to Bailey’s campaign, his son Zachary, daughter-in-law Kelsey, and their children Vada Rose (12) and Samuel (7) died in the crash Wednesday in a remote area of eastern Montana. Their third child was not on the helicopter. “Darren and Cindy are heartbroken by this unimaginable loss. They are finding comfort in their faith, their family, and the prayers of so many who love and care for them,” the campaign said in a statement. Helicopter crash details Zachary Bailey was piloting the helicopter when it went down, said Aaron Del Mar, Bailey’s running mate and family spokesperson. The family had traveled to Montana on a business trip to explore expanding helicopter use for their family farming operations in south-central Illinois. Del Mar said Zachary first earned his helicopter license several years ago to deliver medical supplies and aid to people in developing countries. “That was a driving force for him to get his license,” he said. No one else was aboard the aircraft. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Thursday it is investigating the crash site near Ekalaka, Montana. The Carter County Sheriff’s Office responded Wednesday evening to the scene in the hilly Chalk Butte area, known for its rugged terrain and sparse trees. Political and personal response Bailey, a resident of Xenia, Illinois, announced his 2026 gubernatorial campaign in September. He previously lost the 2022 election to Democratic Governor JB Pritzker. Governor Pritzker and his wife extended condolences to the Bailey family. “I cannot imagine losing a child, losing two grandchildren, and what they must be going through,” Pritzker said. Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi also expressed the party’s grief, saying, “Please join us in keeping the Bailey family in our thoughts and prayers during this unimaginable time.” Bailey’s background A staunch conservative, Bailey gained prominence in 2020 for his vocal criticism of Governor Pritzker’s COVID-19 policies, including his refusal to wear a mask during legislative sessions. During his previous gubernatorial campaign, Bailey focused on crime reduction, proposed eliminating the state’s gun licensing system, and once backed a resolution suggesting Chicago become a separate state. In 2024, Bailey ran unsuccessfully against five-term Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Bost in the GOP primary for a southern Illinois congressional seat.

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4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash

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Four relatives of a Republican candidate for Illinois governor were killed in a helicopter crash in Montana, the campaign confirmed…

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Court documents detail severe abuse claims against North Edwards couple by 3 adopted children

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Court documents have revealed disturbing allegations of abuse suffered by three adopted children, allegedly at the hands of Matthew James,…

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Truck driver in U.S. illegally was on drugs during California crash that killed 3, police say

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A semi-truck driver accused in a deadly chain-reaction crash that killed three people on a California highway is now the…

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