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Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate expected in Miami court

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate in Miami on Monday after they were arrested to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom.

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Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of...

3 days ago in National

China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas

By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced Thursday it will drastically shorten visas for foreign…

6 days ago in National

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.

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Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.

2 weeks ago in National

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

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Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.

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Oil prices rise, and stocks fall worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’

Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are falling worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

Sports

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Spain’s World Cup champions head home for a royal welcome and a parade through Madrid

Spain's World Cupwinning soccer team is set to return home on Monday, where the 26-man squad will be greeted by Spanish royalty and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez before boarding an open-top bus for a parade through central Madrid.

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Joe Thuney of the Bears is voted as the top interior offensive lineman in the NFL by an AP panel

FILE - Chicago Bears guard Joe Thuney reacts as he leaves the field after NFL football game against the New York Giants, Nov. 9, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Thuney helped turn a weakness for the Bears into a strength with his stellar pass blocking and he earned the honor of being picked as the top interior offensive lineman in the NFL by The Associated Press.

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Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard agrees to a $75 million, five-year contract

Bedard, who turned 21 on Friday, had been a restricted free agent.

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Former Cubs player Anthony Rizzo snares Michael Busch’s home run ball in the Wrigley Field bleachers

Cubs player lifts the World Series trophy above his head on the field, with a photographer nearby and a 2016 Cubs Champions display behind him.

Busch initially didn't know Rizzo retrieved the ball.

5 hours ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Pitching-strapped Cubs acquire RHP Aaron Civale from the Athletics for a minor leaguer

The Athletics relief pitcher Aaron Civale (45) reacts in the dugout after being pulled during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Civale is 48-51 with a 4.26 ERA over eight major league seasons with six teams.

3 days ago in Sports

Bill Belichick’s 1st college team struggled at UNC. He’s hoping lessons learned lead to more success

NFL coaching great Bill Belichick spent a bumpy debut season at North Carolina trying to blend a roster full of newcomers and adjusting...

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Sports

MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent use of AI to make decisions

Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make...

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Mets-Phillies start time moved, MLS game between Vancouver-Chicago ppd. due to wildfire smoke

A general view of street mall during poor air quality due to dense smoke from Canadian wildfires in Glenview, Ill., Thursday, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) CORRECTION: Glenview, not Northbrook

The National Weather Service said a lingering high pressure system has trapped the smoke close to the ground.

Lifestyle

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How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar

Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. How long should kids be out? How do I know they're OK? What should I avoid?

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Illinois invites travelers to explore Route 66 as centennial celebration continues

Gabrielle Lyon, Ph.D., chair of the Illinois 250 Coalition, unveils a "Passport to Illinois" Wednesday, February 11, at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

"It's just another way, a fun way to connect the traveler with 66 sites on Route 66."

2 days ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

‘Big Boy’ wows big crowd downtown

Steam locomotive 4014 on the tracks beside a crowded platform, with people taking photos and waving.

World's largest operating locomotive rolls through Illinois.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Sports

MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent use of AI to make decisions

Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make...

3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio

A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with "Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio...

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10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final

Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There's nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped...

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How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice

Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard Wagner's...

3 days ago in Agriculture, Business, Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

Tinkering with time: Is it time to make daylight saving permanent?

White round analog clock on a light wooden surface, showing almost twelve o'clock.

Proponents want to provide more evening sunlight hours, while opponents point to sunrise coming later during the winter months.

Local News from Capitol City Now

1 hour ago in IL State News, Local

GOP secretary of state hopeful wants to bring customer service back

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Diane Harris, right, Republican candidate for Illinois Secretary of State, is seen in this photo with now-former Illinois Republican Party Chair Kathy Salvi, and Springfield's Don Tracy, GOP candidate for U.S. Senate.

Diane Harris says Alexi Giannoulias' campaign war chest does not scare her.

5 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk

Microscopic view of a stained slide showing red blood cells among blue-stained tissue cells.

Products with the potential to be contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were shipped to 27 states including Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New Jersey.

6 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local, National

ADM appoints Jeff Rowe as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Jeff Rowe of Syngenta will be appointed COO of ADM.

Rowe will oversee ADM's commercial businesses, R&D efforts and global manufacturing.

7 hours ago in IL State News, Local

Illinois civil rights safeguard bill awaits Pritzker’s signature

This plan codifies the use of disparate impact standards within the Illinois Human Rights Act.

7 hours ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide

Illinois invites travelers to explore Route 66 as centennial celebration continues

"It's just another way, a fun way to connect the traveler with 66 sites on Route 66."

9 hours ago in Education, IL State News, Local

IL students’ math performance is lagging: report

$Close-up of a hand holding white chalk against a chalkboard filled with algebraic equations and diagrams.$

Recommendations for lawmakers include requiring an hour of math per day in grades K-5.

Entertainment News

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Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio

A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with "Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio...

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Music

10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final

Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There's nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped...

3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice

Nicholas Brownlee had just fallen in love with opera and was eager to see if his emerging bass-baritone voice could handle Richard Wagner's...

4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says

Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press...

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Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications

Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest...

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before

Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.

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