All Stories from May 20, 2026 (Change date)
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Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie charted his own way, until toppled by TrumpMay 20, 2026 7:18 am - Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, known for his independent voting and willingness to oppose Trump, was a prominent figure in the House.
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Putin and Xi hail their high-level ties and growing energy trade as they meet in BeijingMay 20, 2026 7:08 am - Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed their strategic ties and growing energy trade as they met in Beijing Wednesday only days after a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to China.
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Stephen Colbert’s long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a voidMay 20, 2026 6:58 am - The on-air feud between Stephen Colbert and President Donald Trump seemingly ends Thursday as Colbert’s top-rated late-night TV program goes off the air for the final time, effectively silencing a high-profile White House critic.
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Starting with the Obama Presidential Center opening, Chicago and suburban museums unveil ambitious summer exhibitionsMay 20, 2026 6:30 am - The biggest cultural event in the Chicago area this year promises to be the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in June. But other suburban and Chicago museums have significant exhibitions planned too.
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Always impressive, caramel-drenched flan is easy when you know a few tricksMay 20, 2026 5:47 am - Flan, also known as crème caramel, is an elegant dessert with smooth but firm custard topped with caramel sauce. Despite its impressive presentation, flan is quite simple to make with the right technique.
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5 big salad recipes to anchor your next get-togetherMay 20, 2026 5:31 am - When it comes to American entertaining, salads are often an afterthought. They’re traditionally treated as a light starter or side to accompany a main course and round out a meal. But when they get bulked up with more substantial ingredients, such as meat, beans or bread, salads can easily become a centerpiece-worthy way to feed a crowd.
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What’s the best lime seltzer? 15 top-selling brands rankedMay 20, 2026 5:29 am - Nailing a natural lime taste is apparently tough business. But testers found enough consensus in an epic fizz-a-thon to name a winner — and to help shoppers decide which brands might line up with their own preferences. Here are the waters that bubbled to the top, and those that simply fell flat.
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Daily Herald opinion: ‘Get ahead of this right now’: New transit security initiatives must produce more than promise and reportsMay 20, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: It is reassuring to sense that law enforcement and rail line leadership are attuned to public concerns about the transportation system It is also true, though, that press conferences and task forces do not improve conditions by themselves.
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Ineffective policyMay 20, 2026 4:00 am - In the “Daily Herald” edition of 05/18/26, a front-page article states Illinois will be banning the Bradford pear tree due to the invasive problems it causes. The ban wil...
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Say no to flags, stadiumMay 20, 2026 4:00 am - Regarding flying rainbow flags on Palatine village hall: In a recent story, a social worker states that "LGBTQ+ youth are watching government stripping away their protect...