↑ Fnc White House says Venezuela’s future 'dictated' by US as Trump embraces ‘American dominance’ - White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that the U.S. is in "close correspondence" with interim Venezuelan authorities following the toppling of the Maduro regime.Florida boater accused of killing teen in crash avoids jail time with plea deal - Carlos Guillermo "Bill" Alonso pleaded guilty in connection with a deadly 2024 incident in which he fatally struck 15-year-old Ella Adler with his boat.Slain Ohio dentist's brother-in-law says 'domestic dispute' 911 call came from party guest, not wife - Family clarifies Ohio dentist's wife did not make 911 call months before Columbus couple's alleged murder. Police continue seeking person of interest.Mayor Jacob Frey tells ICE to 'get the f--- out of Minneapolis,' rejects DHS self-defense statement - Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey blasted ICE after a fatal shooting during an enforcement operation, as DHS said an officer faced a vehicle attack amid riots.Family of Brianna Aguilera sues over alcohol service ahead of death - Family of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera files $1M wrongful death lawsuit, alleging organizations illegally overserved alcohol before fatal fall.Minnesota Quality Learning Center featured in Nick Shirley video shuts down, state says - The Minnesota daycare featured in viral YouTube fraud video has closed, state records confirm. Quality Learning Center became infamous after the exposé.LeBron James declares himself 'TBD' for back-to-back games for rest of season: 'I'm 41' - After a 30-point game, LeBron James said every back-to-back game this season is “TBD," reminding fans he’s managing his workload at the age of 41.GOP lawmaker moves to award congressional medal for journalist who exposed Minnesota fraud - Journalist Nick Shirley uncovered Minnesota fraud operations that allegedly cost the state up to $9 billion, prompting Rep. Eli Crane to propose congressional recognition.Maryland recommends $100K payments to descendants of lynching victims after study - The Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission completed a 630-page report documenting state complicity in post-Civil War lynchings, recommending $100K reparations.San Diego sues to stop border barrier construction - San Diego sues federal government over alleged trespassing and razor wire construction on city land near Mexico border without consent or authority.