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UN chief says 6 peacekeepers killed in drone strike on a UN facility in Sudan

BY SAMY MAGDY
Dec 13, 2025 6:05 pm - A drone strike hit a United Nations facility in war-torn Sudan on Saturday, killing six peacekeepers, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said.
At least 2 killed and several more hurt in shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER
Dec 13, 2025 6:00 pm - At least 2 people were killed and several more injured in a shooting in the area of Brown University on Saturday, a law enforcement official said, as the Ivy League school issued an active shooter alert and urged students and staff to take shelter during the second day of final exams.
Arctic air sweeps south as residents of the Pacific Northwest remain on guard after severe flooding

By MARTHA BELLISLE
Dec 13, 2025 5:59 pm - A blast of arctic air swept south from Canada and spread into parts of the Northern U.S., while residents of the Pacific Northwest braced for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.
Severe winter storm batters Gazans left with no defenses

By Yeganeh Torbati, Hazem Balousha and Suzan Haidamous
Dec 13, 2025 5:46 pm - A severe winter storm with winds and heavy rains has killed more than a dozen people across the Gaza Strip, inundating its low-lying coast, flooding thousands of tents and collapsing buildings already shaken by two years of Israeli bombardment.
Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza, threatening fragile truce

By Yeganeh Torbati
Dec 13, 2025 5:39 pm - Israel killed a senior Hamas commander in Gaza on Saturday, the Israeli military said, another challenge to the shaky ceasefire between the sides brokered by the United S...
Geneva woman charged with felony hate crimes, aggravated battery on police officer

By Brenda Schory
Dec 13, 2025 5:11 pm - A 51-year-old Geneva woman was charged with multiple felonies after police alleged she spit in an officer’s mouth and threatened to attack her neighbors, records show.
Chicago man charged with breaking into Downers Grove North High School, battering janitor

By Christopher Placek
Dec 13, 2025 4:52 pm - A 56-year-old Chicago man was charged with burglary, attempted robbery and aggravated battery for breaking into Downers Grove North High School and accosting a janitor, prosecutors said.
Lego lovers check out train displays at Arlington library

By Brian Hill
Dec 13, 2025 4:50 pm - Children of all ages were captivated by the creations of the Northern Illinois Lego Train Club at the Arlington Heights Public Library Saturday. A steady stream of Lego a...
Trump’s claim doesn’t line up with White House investment list

By Bob Oswald
Dec 13, 2025 3:14 pm - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims about investments, Sesame Street and more.
Highland Park author releases first graphic novel in long-term ‘Ultimate Oz Universe’ project

By Ryan Cole
Dec 13, 2025 3:14 pm - An author based in Highland Park is working on a 10-book graphic novel series based on the Oz universe. Elton John wrote the forward.

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