Red Line gunman who left rider paralyzed gets 10-year sentence
Calvin Merritte (Illinois Department of Corrections) A 21-year-old man, Calvin Merritte, has received a ten-year prison sentence for a shooting incident on the CTA Red Line that occurred nearly five…
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Spain shocks France to advance to the World Cup final : NPR
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On Wednesday, Joe Biden announced the upcoming release of his book, which explores his presidency, the decision to seek reelection,…
Maine Democrats aren’t coalescing behind a Graham Platner replacement
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Burnham: New law strikes at 'cover-up culture' over soccer disaster
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Senate Democrats Block Funding For Trump’s Iran War
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AJ Styles reveals surprising new role away from WWE
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Harry Kane underlines England mentality with 6-word message as Three Lions prepare for FIFA World Cup semi-final against Argentina
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France dealt blow as star man gets subbed out after picking up knock in FIFA World Cup S/F against Spain
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Stephen Miller’s Rise as Donald Trump’s Immigration Adviser
Stephen Miller has risen to be one of the most influential figures in Donald Trump's second term in the White…
The Many Lives of Frederic Edwin Church
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Founder Of $1 Billion Cancer Care Startup Steps Down As CEO
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Small Business Only American Institution With Bipartisan Support
Americans' trust in institutions is weak and often divides along partisan lines. The only exception? Strong bipartisan support for small…
Cyclosporiasis outbreak cases surge to record levels
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Shopping Your Values: Organic – Earth911
This is the final article in a six-part series focused on helping consumers choose products that align with their values.…
TV must showcase real animal lives
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Midwest’s Blowout Year of Storms, Power Outages Is a Window into Its Climate-Changed Future; We Must Heed It
The warm season of 2026 has set new records in the Midwest, marked by relentless and often deadly thunderstorms and…
Climate-impacted communities across Asia are taking their fight to court
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