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A 'nightmare' in Minnesota

The suspect in the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers faces federal murder and stalking charges. It's Monday's news. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Mon Jun 16 2025

 

Rebecca Morin Newsletter Writer

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The suspect in the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers visited the homes of other state officials. Two New Orleans fugitives are still on the run, 30 days after escaping jail. And there's a new, sort-of-presidential cellular service.

👋 Hello! Rebecca Morin here. Let's hop to Monday's news.

But first: Bye-bye bikinis. 👙 It's tankini summer, but the tummy-covering two-piece set is sparking online debates.

Minnesota shooting suspect captured and charged

Vance Boelter, the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers, went to the homes of two other state officials the morning he launched a targeted "political assassination," said Joseph Thompson, the acting U.S. attorney for Minnesota. Boelter drove to the houses of the other state officials after he shot and wounded state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, in the early morning hours Saturday. Boelter was arrested Sunday night in rural Sibley County, about 50 miles from Minneapolis, after state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed, and Hoffman and his wife were shot multiple times and wounded. 

'Stuff of nightmares': Boelter faces six federal charges, including multiple counts of murder and stalking. Minnesota state prosecutors said they plan to pursue first-degree murder charges against Boelter. Thompson, the acting U.S. attorney for Minnesota, said Boelter's "crimes are the stuff of nightmares." 👉 Follow the latest updates.

Minnesota shootings: Hoffman's wife speaks out as suspect arrested
The sights in Minnesota as the state mourns
How prosecutors say the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers unfolded

Minnesota shooting memorials

A makeshift memorial for Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman is seen at the Minnesota State Capitol building on Monday in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Steven Garcia, Getty Images

Travel warning to Israel amid conflict with Iran

Americans are advised not to travel to Israel after another wave of Iranian missile attacks struck the country and killed at least eight people. The State Department on Monday classified travel to Israel and the West Bank as level 4, or "do not travel," the highest advisory level on the U.S. government's scale and one associated with life-threatening risks. Americans who are already in countries that have a "do not travel" warning are advised by the State Department to leave as soon as it is safe to do so. Israel launched a bombing campaign against Tehran late last week to limit its nuclear enrichment capabilities. Iran has returned fire on Israel, striking the heavily populated city of Tel Aviv and setting off air raid sirens in Jerusalem. What travelers should know about the new guidance.

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Iran Nuclear Israel Missiles

Smoke rises at an impacted facility site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, at Haifa, Israel on Sunday.

Rami Shlush, REUTERS

Real quick

Dancing and cuddles! Duchess Meghan shares tribute of Prince Harry for Father's Day.
From seat swaps to liquids, flying mistakes you'll wish you didn't make.
Couple sit on (and destroy) crystal-coated chair at Italian art museum.
Pope Leo delivers a fastball at White Sox park in Chicago.
A singer performs the national anthem in Spanish, even after Dodgers said no.

30 days since New Orleans jailbreak

It was like a scene out of a Hollywood movie. Thirty days ago, 10 men broke out of a New Orleans jail, prompting a manhunt for two escapees still on the run. The fugitives, some facing charges for violent crimes including second-degree murder, escaped after pulling off the sink-toilet unit affixed to the wall just after midnight May 16. But it wasn't until the morning that authorities knew fugitives escaped Orleans Parish Prison. In the days and weeks after the escape, authorities caught most of the fugitives. Authorities are still looking for Antoine Massey, 32, and Derrick Groves, 27. 👉  Inside the New Orleans jailbreak and manhunt.

Jail employee arrested after New Orleans jailbreak

Jail employee arrested after New Orleans jailbreak

Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office

A new 'T' mobile

The Trump presidency. Trump hotels. And now, Trump phones? The Trump Organization, the holding company for President Donald Trump's business ventures, on Monday announced a new cellular service called Trump Mobile. The network will offer 5G service with a flagship plan available for $47.45 a month − a nod to the president's first and second terms. But it's not just a service: The conglomerate also announced a new mobile phone, dubbed the T1 Phone, which will use an Android operating system and retail for $499. 📱 What to know about Trump Mobile.

A break from the news

🪑 Get ready for outdoor celebrations: Top 10 Fourth of July patio furniture sales.
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🧽 The better way to clean your grill grates.

Rebecca Morin is a newsletter writer at USA TODAY. Got thoughts or feedback? Reach out to her at rdmorin@usatoday.com.

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Large crowds attended 'No Kings' rallies nationwide: Organizers

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Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman hospitalized after drug overdose

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