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Santa Ana police used a planned meetup and a drone assist to arrest a 45-year-old man who allegedly tried to exploit a 16-year-old boy. Story Snapshot Police arrested Ernesto Orozco Villa, 45, near Bristol Street and McFadden Avenue just before 1 a.m. Officers say Villa asked a 16-year-old for explicit images and tried to set up a sexual meeting The teen’s mother found messages and alerted police, prompting the operation Villa was booked into Santa...

Federal court papers say a Missouri House candidate discussed planting cocaine and Adderall on his primary rival to sway an election. Story Snapshot Federal complaint describes a plan to plant cocaine and Adderall on a Missouri candidate’s rival. A former campaign manager reported the plot to local police and handed over alleged drugs. Agent summary cites texts using coded language about “the substance” discussing the plan. The case is at the accusation stage; no court...

Maine’s highest court upheld a custody order that lets a father block his 13-year-old daughter’s church attendance and limit her exposure to Bible teaching at her mother’s home. Story Snapshot The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the father’s final say over the child’s religious involvement after years of conflict. The order covers attendance at Calvary Chapel Greater Portland and, if parents disagree, other religious exposure. The mother argued the order violates the First Amendment, but...

Milo Yiannopoulos was detained by immigration officers and is facing a final removal order, highlighting how fast the system can move when it wants to. Story Snapshot Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Yiannopoulos in Louisiana, according to multiple reports. Media accounts say he is under a final removal order, triggering stricter detention rules. Listings tied to Immigration and Customs Enforcement databases showed him in custody and identified him as a United Kingdom citizen. Officials have...

NATO quietly sent America’s newest electronic warfare jet to the edge of Kaliningrad, putting high-tech pressure on Russia without crossing its airspace. Story Snapshot U.S. EA-37B Compass Call joined a large NATO air package near Kaliningrad on August 18. Allied fighters, a NATO airborne warning jet, and tankers supported the mission. Flight tracking showed the EA-37B orbiting west of Kaliningrad for about two hours. Polish and NATO voices framed the activity as routine training with...

Democratic hopefuls in tough 2026 races are scrubbing Joe Biden from their campaigns, signaling a party split that could shape 2028. Story Snapshot At least nine ex-Biden officials running in 2026 are keeping distance from him. Democratic candidates are steering away from Biden-era border policies. Kamala Harris remains a top 2028 name, but her Biden ties still shadow her. History shows parties lose midterms under unpopular presidents, fueling the strategy. Democrats in 2026 Races Create Daylight...