TOP PROSECUTOR: Agents Who Killed Alex Pretti Still Unknown
Minnesota's prosecution and federal oversight face new pressure after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by border agents. Local officials say investigators still cannot identify the specific agents involved, deepening accountability and political fallout.
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"crazed and out of control" — President Donald Trump
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Trump Says Putin Agreed to Pause Strikes as Night Brings Quiet in Ukraine
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Venezuela Signs Law Opening Oil Sector to Foreign Investors
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Trump Sues IRS and Treasury for $10 Billion Over Tax Leak
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Silver Plunges 15 Percent in Global Selloff
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Experts Call FBI Search of Georgia Election Center Dangerous
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Waymo Driverless Car Strikes Child Near California School
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Suspected Jihadists Attack Niamey Airport Near Niger Capital
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Juno Captures Largest Volcanic Eruption Ever Seen on Io
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"Their was great speculation that highly respected Kevin Hassett was going to be named Chairman of the Fed, and a great Chairman he would have been but, quite honestly, he is doing such an outstanding job working with me and my team at the White House, that I just didn’t want to let him go. Kevin is indescribably good so, as the…"