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• Trump's commerce secretary says new electronics tariff exemptions are temporary, chip tariffs coming

  13-04-2025 23:07 via wane.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tariff exemptions announced Friday on electronics like smartphones and laptops are only a temporary reprieve until the Trump administration develops a new tariff approach specific to the semiconductor industry, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday.“They’re exempt from the reciprocal tariffs but they’re included in the semiconductor tariffs, which are coming in probably a month or two,” Lutnick told ABC's “This Week”
  
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• Wisconsin teen charged in parents' deaths accused of plotting to kill Trump

  13-04-2025 18:41 via wane.com
  
  MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Wisconsin teenager charged in the deaths of his parents faces wider allegations that he killed them to “obtain the financial means” to assassinate President Donald Trump and overthrow the government, according to a recently unsealed federal warrant.Nikita Casap, 17, was charged last month by Waukesha County authorities with first-degree murder, theft and other crimes in the deaths of his mother, Tatiana Casap, and his stepfather, Donald Mayer. Autho
  
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• Can you fly without a REAL ID after the May deadline?

  13-04-2025 17:08 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — In less than a month, those looking to fly domestically in the U.S. will need a new form of identification: a REAL ID. But what if you don't have a REAL ID by the May 7 deadline?First, don't panic. You may already have a REAL ID-compliant identification card, or another form of identification that can get you on a plane.Here's what you need to know about flying with — and without — a REAL ID ahead of the May deadline.What is a REAL ID?Congress passed the REAL ID Act
  
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• Can I get an extension if I can't file taxes by April 15?

  13-04-2025 15:58 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – There are only a few days left to gather your documents, calm your nerves and hope for a good tax refund – but if you already know you're unlikely to make the deadline, here's how you can get an extension.The last day to file in 2025 for most people is Tuesday, April 15, but the Internal Revenue Service has a tax deadline extension for those who need a few extra months.If you're planning on pushing back your filing date, you can get an automatic six-month extension using
  
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• Clouds, rain chances wrap up the weekend

  13-04-2025 15:42 via wane.com
  
  Our sunny Saturday is no more. Clouds have moved back in to wrap up this weekend, and we've even seen a few scattered rain showers this morning. Luckily, we will still be seeing some seasonable warmth.A few more rain showers may be possible this morning but they will be widely scattered. Temperatures are climbing through the 40s this morning, and look to enter the 50s by this afternoon. Occasional pockets of sunshine will be possible today, but skies will be mostly cloudy overall. Those to the s
  
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• Trump administration says man mistakenly deported to El Salvador is 'alive and secure'

  13-04-2025 15:31 via wane.com
  
  Video above: SCOTUS says Trump admin must 'facilitate' return of mistakenly deported man(The Hill) — The Trump administration provided a Saturday wellness report for the Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador in its first daily update mandated by a court order.U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ordered the White House to document reports on the status of Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Friday in an effort to determine if the administration is complying with her order to "facilitate" the man'
  
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• Clouds, rain chances wraps up the weekend

  13-04-2025 14:03 via wane.com
  
  Our sunny Saturday is no more. Clouds have moved back in to wrap up this weekend, and we've even seen a few scattered rain showers this morning. Luckily, we will still be seeing some seasonable warmth.A few more rain showers may be possible this morning but they will be widely scattered. Skies overall will be quite cloudy with temperatures slowly climbing through the 40s this Sunday morning.Skies will be fairly cloudy with temps crawling through the 40s this morning.A few more opportunities for
  
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• Clouds return with a slight Sunday rain chance

  13-04-2025 13:00 via wane.com
  
  Our sunny Saturday is no more. Clouds have moved back in to wrap up this weekend, and we've even seen a few scattered rain showers this morning. Luckily, we will still be seeing some seasonable warmth.A few more rain showers may be possible this morning but they will be widely scattered. Skies overall will be quite cloudy with temperatures slowly climbing through the 40s this Sunday morning.Skies will be fairly cloudy with temps crawling through the 40s this morning.A few more opportunities for
  
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• 1 dead following shooting in Downtown Fort Wayne

  13-04-2025 13:00 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - One man is dead following a shooting in Downtown Fort Wayne.It happened at the intersection of Wayne St. and Monroe St. around 5:41 a.m.
  According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, officers responded to the area and found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.It's unclear what exactly happened that led to the shooting. WANE 15 is working to learn more and will provide all updates as they become available.
  
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• Police investigate early morning shooting on city's east side

  13-04-2025 07:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is investigating a shooting.Dispatch confirmed to Wane 15 that shortly after 1 a.m., officers responded to the 2100 block of Hobson Road on reports of a shooting.All other details surrounding the shooting remain unclear. Wane 15 is working to learn more and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
  
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• 1 in life-threatening condition after shooting

  13-04-2025 07:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A person has life-threatening injuries after an early morning shooting.Dispatch confirmed to Wane 15 that shortly after 1 a.m., officers responded to the 2100 block of Hobson Road on reports of a shooting. One person is in life-threatening condition as a result of the shooting. All other details surrounding this shooting are unclear.Wane 15 is working to learn more and will update you as more information becomes available.
  
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• 1 dead, 1 in life-threatening condition after shooting

  13-04-2025 07:48 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A man is dead and another is in life-threatening condition after an early morning shooting.According to a press release, the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) responded to reports of a shooting in the 2100 block of Hobson Road at approximately 1:15 Sunday morning. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Medics arrived shortly after and attempted life-saving measures. The man was pronounced dead shortly after.At the same time, anoth
  
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• Slight rain chance and breezy to end the weekend

  13-04-2025 04:30 via wane.com
  
  We hope you enjoyed a beautiful sunny spring day to begin the weekend! High pressure brought us light winds, plentiful sunshine, and fairly seasonable air on Saturday! The weather will be changing though to end the weekend...Clouds will continue to increase as daybreak Sunday approaches. Look for temperatures to drop down to as low as around 40° and a few stray showers will also be around.A slight rain chance arrives as we approach dawn Sunday, with temperatures in the 40s.
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• 'Our biggest day of the year': Record Store Day 2025

  13-04-2025 02:31 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Thousands of vinyl records found new homes after Record Store Day during one of the busiest days of the year for record stores.
  The day started with around 70 people waiting in front of Welcome Back Records before its opening at 8 a.m., some who had been there since 10 p.m. the night before. Owner of Welcome Back Records, Morrison Agen, said it was "heartwarming" to see such a big crowd since the store had relocated from Broadway to Calhoun Street just months ago.
  
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• Man dies at LaGrange County Jail despite aid

  13-04-2025 01:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — According to the LaGrange County Sheriff's Department, a man died on Sunday afternoon at the LaGrange County Jail.The 37-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell around 2:30 p.m..
  Parkview EMS, LaGrange Volunteer Fire, LaGrange Police Department and Indiana DNR all responded to help at the scene where life-saving measures were taken, but were ultimately unsuccessful.The incident is being investigated by the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. More inform
  
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• Clouds increase tonight after a sun-filled day

  13-04-2025 00:00 via wane.com
  
  The biggest influence on today's weather is the influence of a nearby high pressure system. This keeps us dry and sunny! This sunshine will continue this evening, and will also boost our temperatures.Unfortunately, this sunny weather does not last into Sunday. Tonight, clouds increase. Lows drop to around 40. There is a slight chance for a rain shower, however, most will stay dry.A warm front glides through the region on Sunday, which does boost our temperatures to the upper 50s for many. There
  
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