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New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
Sep 10, 2025 3:29 pm - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life, scientists re...
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Trump administration appeals ruling blocking him from firing Federal Reserve Gov. Cook
Sep 10, 2025 3:27 pm - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday appealed a ruling blocking him from firing Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook as he seeks more control over ...
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Musk loses crown as the world's richest person to Larry Ellison and then snatches it back
Sep 10, 2025 3:23 pm - NEW YORK — Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison wrested the title of the world's richest man from longtime holder Elon Musk early Wednesday, according to wealth tracker Bloomb...
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Israeli airstrikes on Yemen kill at least 35, Houthi officials say
Sep 10, 2025 3:20 pm - DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israel launched another round of heavy airstrikes in Yemen on Wednesday, killing dozens just days after Houthi rebels carried out a drone atta...
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Charlie Kirk, Turning Point founder and Wheeling High School alum, assassinated at Utah college event
Sep 10, 2025 2:14 pm - Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event in Utah, President Trump says.
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Yet another Democrat steps into 9th Congressional District race; that makes 18Sep 10, 2025 2:05 pm - An Evanston economist has joined the race to succeed veteran U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky as Illinois’ 9th District representative in Congress. True to his profession, Democrat Jeff Cohen said he’s running because people across the largely suburban district are concerned about their finances.
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Historical society celebrates 80th anniversary of VE Day with Victory DanceSep 10, 2025 1:17 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society and Museum invites the community to a special Victory Dance on Saturday, Sept. 13, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
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Police investigating student having gun in Benedictine University dormSep 10, 2025 1:17 pm - A dormitory at Benedictine University in Lisle was put on a shelter-in-place order late Tuesday night after someone reported seeing a student display a handgun.
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Batavia’s new energy policy ‘a work in progress’ says mayor
Sep 10, 2025 12:26 pm - The Batavia City Council has approved a new policy to guide the city in upcoming energy decisions amid uncertainty at the state and federal levels.
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DuPage County recorder to hold seminar on property researchSep 10, 2025 12:04 pm - Interested in DuPage County history? The county recorder’s office is hosting a free, hands-on property research seminar in Wheaton this month.