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Driver who broke the sound barrier attempts another land speed record in Utah

Driver who broke the sound barrier attempts another land speed record in Utah

Aug 10, 2026

South Korea, US to begin exercises next week to bolster readiness against North's threats

South Korea, US to begin exercises next week to bolster readiness against North's threats

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Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk kills 12, authorities say

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Illinois back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday

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Third grade teacher sexually abused 5 students 'multiple' times in West Chicago, prosecutors allege

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Illinois back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday

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PALM CARD: Subtractions In Mayor’s Office Complicates Budget Math

PALM CARD: Subtractions In Mayor’s Office Complicates Budget Math

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Thousands Enjoy The Bud Billiken Parade

Thousands Enjoy The Bud Billiken Parade

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The Future Has Steam For Dozens of Chicago Students

The Future Has Steam For Dozens of Chicago Students

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Third grade teacher sexually abused 5 students 'multiple' times in West Chicago, prosecutors allege

Third grade teacher sexually abused 5 students 'multiple' times in West Chicago, prosecutors allege

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WEEKEND WALLET: The cost of being nice

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Illinois back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday

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More than 50 decomposing bodies found at South Side funeral home

More than 50 decomposing bodies found at South Side funeral home

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Man sentenced to 30 months for firing shots near immigration agents

Man sentenced to 30 months for firing shots near immigration agents

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Chicago’s debt sale plan struggles to attract banks

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Judge Timothy C. Evans elevated to Illinois Appellate Court

Judge Timothy C. Evans elevated to Illinois Appellate Court

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Congressional Democrats launch probe into efforts to deport US military members and their families

Congressional Democrats launch probe into efforts to deport US military members and their families

Aug 10, 2026

Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries are next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment

Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries are next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment

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Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel

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Trump's immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota's bruising Senate primary

Trump's immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota's bruising Senate primary

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El-Sayed spoke with Obama as Michigan Democrats look to unite after a bitter Senate primary

El-Sayed spoke with Obama as Michigan Democrats look to unite after a bitter Senate primary

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Many immigrants face deportation without a lawyer at their side in court. This program tries to help

Many immigrants face deportation without a lawyer at their side in court. This program tries to help

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Pentagon pushes defense companies to boost weapons production after concerns of depleted stocks

Pentagon pushes defense companies to boost weapons production after concerns of depleted stocks

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ICE takes issue with AP reporting on policy to release body-worn camera footage

ICE takes issue with AP reporting on policy to release body-worn camera footage

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Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primary

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Hunter Biden says his father's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out

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Asian shares track Wall Street gains, while oil prices bounce higher

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Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can't enforce the law without a chairperson

Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can't enforce the law without a chairperson

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Israel rejects Trump's Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news

Israel rejects Trump's Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news

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Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel spends a chunk of the company's massive cashpile

Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel spends a chunk of the company's massive cashpile

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A New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for Meta. Advocates hope other courts follow

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Army opens test ranges to small companies to try to get weapons quicker to the battlefield

Army opens test ranges to small companies to try to get weapons quicker to the battlefield

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FAA orders crack inspections for hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets

FAA orders crack inspections for hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets

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A Russian retail giant’s warehouse burns after Ukraine's latest long-range drone attack

A Russian retail giant’s warehouse burns after Ukraine's latest long-range drone attack

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US stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes that rate hikes can wait

US stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes that rate hikes can wait

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China's exports slow slightly in July despite robust demand for high-tech products

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Court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online

Court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online

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Union representing IRS workers asks judge to block Trump tax audit immunity deal

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Georgia woman says she was wrongly diagnosed with cancer and had hysterectomy due to labeling error

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Meta says its AI model hacked another company, adding to worries about bots going rogue

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Driver who broke the sound barrier attempts another land speed record in Utah

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Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera rallies to capture second straight U.S. women's gymnastics title

Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera rallies to capture second straight U.S. women's gymnastics title

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Ty Gibbs holds on to win NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway

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Michael Brennan wins Wyndham Championship and qualifies for PGA Tour postseason

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Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson sets MLB record by going 111 straight games without an error

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson sets MLB record by going 111 straight games without an error

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Lynx guard Kayla McBride sets WNBA record by making 10 3s in win over the Wings

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Teddy Bridgewater steps away from Lions, leaving question at backup QB

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Aces rest A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young after brutal back-to-back travel

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If Frederick Richard wants to make men's gymnastics fun, he knows winning has to be part of the plan

If Frederick Richard wants to make men's gymnastics fun, he knows winning has to be part of the plan

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Braves ace Chris Sale ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before start of game against Yankees

Braves ace Chris Sale ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before start of game against Yankees

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Tears of joy for Demi Vollering after winning the Women's Tour de France for the second time

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Olympian Hudson-Smith says he's unsure if he's been paid what's owed by Grand Slam Track

Olympian Hudson-Smith says he's unsure if he's been paid what's owed by Grand Slam Track

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The Dodgers snapped a 7-game skid, but manager Dave Roberts wasn't in a celebratory mood

The Dodgers snapped a 7-game skid, but manager Dave Roberts wasn't in a celebratory mood

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Bills coach Joe Brady enjoys father-son moment before team holds first practice in new stadium

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Toronto's Max Scherzer moves into 10th place all-time in strikeouts, passing Walter Johnson

Toronto's Max Scherzer moves into 10th place all-time in strikeouts, passing Walter Johnson

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Frederick Richard makes a statement in more ways than one en route to first US gymnastics title

Frederick Richard makes a statement in more ways than one en route to first US gymnastics title

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FIFA defends Infantino against allegations tied to his time at UEFA

FIFA defends Infantino against allegations tied to his time at UEFA

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Hossler and Brennan share Wyndham Championship lead with postseason berths at stake

Hossler and Brennan share Wyndham Championship lead with postseason berths at stake

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Boston fails to post 2nd win streak of 10-plus in a season for 1st time, falls to A's 7-3

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Collier, Miles go to work late and carry the WNBA-leading Lynx past the Aces

Collier, Miles go to work late and carry the WNBA-leading Lynx past the Aces

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Red Sox bid for 2nd win streak of 10 or more games ends in 7-3 loss to Athletics

Red Sox bid for 2nd win streak of 10 or more games ends in 7-3 loss to Athletics

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Aug 09, 2026

As the world rediscovers 'The Odyssey,' disabled actors in Greece explore the pain of war

As the world rediscovers 'The Odyssey,' disabled actors in Greece explore the pain of war

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Plaintiff Trump gets reprieve from an order to disclose his finances in BBC case — but only for now

Plaintiff Trump gets reprieve from an order to disclose his finances in BBC case — but only for now

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Why celebrities from Zendaya to Kylie Jenner are wearing Fecal Matter

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John Carpenter turns a hell-elevator dream into 'Cathedral' graphic novel and album

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Ariana Grande’s new video sets off talk about body and beauty standards — again

Ariana Grande’s new video sets off talk about body and beauty standards — again

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New York Film Festival unveils lineup to main slate. James Gray opens and Ava DuVernay closes

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Disney's strong quarter driven by 'Toy Story 5' and the draw of its US theme parks

Disney's strong quarter driven by 'Toy Story 5' and the draw of its US theme parks

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Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative

Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative

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This organ will play one composition until 2640. It's redefining how slowly music can be played

This organ will play one composition until 2640. It's redefining how slowly music can be played

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Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, charged with organizing the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, is on trial

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, charged with organizing the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, is on trial

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Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here's who was there that night

Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here's who was there that night

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Princess Eugenie has given birth to a girl in Portugal, palace says

Princess Eugenie has given birth to a girl in Portugal, palace says

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Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: 'Not a reactive or impulsive thing'

Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: 'Not a reactive or impulsive thing'

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Bono, Eddie Vedder among mourners at the funeral of Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard

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AI-driven Ring Cycle sparks boos at 150th anniversary Wagner Festival

AI-driven Ring Cycle sparks boos at 150th anniversary Wagner Festival

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe's most threatened species

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe's most threatened species

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Thunderbirds to perform at Chicago Air and Water Show second year in a row

Thunderbirds to perform at Chicago Air and Water Show second year in a row

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Comedian Jenny Yang uses a comedy tour to uplift immigrants, one grocery store at a time

Comedian Jenny Yang uses a comedy tour to uplift immigrants, one grocery store at a time

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Former '60 Minutes' correspondents Pelley, Alfonsi go from newsroom to classroom

Former '60 Minutes' correspondents Pelley, Alfonsi go from newsroom to classroom

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Beloved author Benjamin Alire Sáenz, first Latino PEN/Faulkner winner, dies at 71

Beloved author Benjamin Alire Sáenz, first Latino PEN/Faulkner winner, dies at 71

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Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye

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