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10 years later, a war-weary Ukraine reflects on events that began its collision course with Russia
Nov 21, 2023 12:00 am - KYIV, Ukraine - It happens every November, when the cold descends on Kyiv. The change in weather always makes Dmytro Riznychenko think back, and he is overwhelmed by his...
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says war against Hamas will not stop after cease-fire
Nov 21, 2023 12:00 am - JERUSALEM - Israel and Hamas on Tuesday appeared close to a deal to temporarily halt their devastating six-week war for dozens of hostages being held in the Gaza Strip t...
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Germany's defense minister unveils more help for Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion
Nov 21, 2023 12:00 am - KYIV, Ukraine - German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius vowed Tuesday to keep supporting Ukraine's efforts to win its war against Russia, pledging further military aid w...
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At least 37 dead after stampede at military stadium in Republic of Congo during recruitment event
Nov 21, 2023 12:00 am - BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo - A stampede at a military stadium has left at least 37 people dead in Republic of Congo after large crowds of young people responded to a...
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New Hampshire man had no car and no furniture, but died with a big secret, leaving his town millions
Nov 21, 2023 12:00 am - HINSDALE, N.H. - Geoffrey Holt was unassuming as the caretaker of a mobile home park in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, where he lived a simple, but curious life. Residents wou...
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Ex-Batavia school board member receives state awardNov 21, 2023 12:00 am - Former Batavia Unit District 101 school board member Chris Lowe has received the 2023 Thomas Lay Burroughs Award, recognizing him as the state's outstanding school board...
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Building for the next generation: Palatine setting the table for new fire headquartersNov 21, 2023 12:00 am - With the aid of American Rescue Plan Act dollars, Palatine is moving closer to its goal of remodeling its fire stations on Hicks Road and Colfax Avenue and relocating it...
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Jury finds Woodstock man found guilty of child sex abuseNov 21, 2023 12:00 am - A Woodstock man is facing at least 18 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of child sex abuse, officials said Tuesday. Steven T. Grimmitt, 57, was convicted of ...
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Eruption of Papua New Guinea volcano subsides though thick ash is billowing 3 miles into the sky
Nov 21, 2023 12:00 am - CANBERRA, Australia - An eruption of Papua New Guinea's tallest volcano that raised regional tsunami fears subsided Tuesday, but thick ash still billowed into the sky an...
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2 children stabbed in LisleNov 21, 2023 12:00 am - Two children were stabbed Friday afternoon in Lisle. Lisle police say they were called at 5:25 p.m. to the 1900 block of Matson Lane by the children's father. He said th...