All Stories from April 15, 2026 (Change date)
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Camp Mystic security guard says an early evacuation order could have saved livesApr 15, 2026 4:36 pm - The security guard at Camp Mystic the night of last year's deadly flood acknowledged Wednesday that if a general evacuation order had come early in the storm, lives could have been saved.
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David Mirkovic announces he’s returning to Illinois for sophomore seasonApr 15, 2026 4:33 pm - Illinois forward David Mirkovic announced on Twitch and Instagram Wednesday that he is returning to the Fighting Illini for the 2026-27 season. Mirkovic ranked third on t...
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Pope doubles down on peace and unity message as Trumps criticism continuesApr 15, 2026 4:26 pm - Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday doubled down as U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism showed no sign of letting up, insisting that the message “the world needs to hear today” is one of peace and dialogue.Leo spoke to journalists en route to Cameroon as he continued his Africa visit.
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Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protectionsApr 15, 2026 4:21 pm - Congress is set to take up the reauthorization of a divisive program that lets U.S. spy agencies pore over foreigners' calls, texts and emails, with supporters like President Donald Trump saying it has saved lives while critics point to long-standing concerns about warrantless surveillance of Americans.
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Prosecutors sought access to Federal Reserve building as Trump threatens to fire PowellApr 15, 2026 4:00 pm - Federal prosecutors made an unannounced visit this week to a construction site at Federal Reserve headquarters that is the focus of an investigation into a $2.5 billion renovation project, according to two people familiar with the visit.
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Bailey moves into Chicago apartment as GOP candidate courts city, suburban votesApr 15, 2026 3:45 pm - Darren Bailey isn’t just trying to win over voters — he wants this year’s campaign to be an impressive experience for Chicago residents.
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Antioch teacher teaches top five in national competitionApr 15, 2026 3:44 pm - Brianna Emerson, a second grade teacher and Antioch native, has surged into the "Top 10" in the national America’s Favorite Teacher competition.
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AI-rendered Val Kilmer debuts in ‘As Deep as the Grave’ trailerApr 15, 2026 3:43 pm - The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave,” the indie film that is using an artificial intelligence-rendered version of Val Kilmer in a prominent role, debuted a first look at the recreated actor Wednesday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
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The NFL’s best teams use Day 3 of the draft to build winning rostersApr 15, 2026 3:33 pm - Winning Day 3 of the NFL draft is a building block for success in the league. While most of the draft buzz centers on top prospects who can make an immediate impact, evaluating players for the later rounds is a crucial part of the process.
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Choosing between bay and bow windows for energy-efficient home upgradesApr 15, 2026 3:18 pm - I have an old picture window I want to replace with a bay or bow window. My budget is tight. Which type is best and most efficient?