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Islamic militants and separatists claim sweeping attacks across Mali
Apr 25, 2026 6:27 pm - Islamic militants and separatists said they attacked several locations in Mali 's capital, Bamako, and other cities on Saturday in one of the largest coordinated attacks in the West African country in recent years. The government gave no death toll but said that 16 people were wounded in the attacks.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens, as Zelenskyy calls for more talks
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Georgia wildfires that destroyed more than 120 homes continue to threaten residents
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Roommate charged with two counts of murder in death, disappearance of two USF students
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Senate panel schedules vote to advance Warsh as Powell probe dropped
Apr 25, 2026 5:30 pm - A Senate committee moved late Friday to advance Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, scheduling a vote for Wednesday after U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said she was closing a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell, potentially removing the main obstacle blocking Warsh’s path to confirmation.
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Batavia police investigating man’s death, woman’s serious injury early SaturdayApr 25, 2026 3:47 pm - Batavia police are conducting a death investigation after responding to an early morning call Saturday in which a man was found dead and a woman injured.
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Trump calls off Witkoff, Kushner trip to Pakistan for Iran peace talks
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Families celebrate Earth Day with animals and activities at Randall Oaks ZooApr 25, 2026 1:52 pm - Children of all ages celebrated Earth Day at Randall Oaks Zoo Saturday in West Dundee.
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Volunteers help spruce up newly renovated park for Earth DayApr 25, 2026 1:52 pm - Volunteers spruced up Vogelei Park in Hoffman Estates and distributed wildflower seeds during a spring cleanup event Saturday to celebrate Earth Day.
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‘This project is delivering’: Suburban leaders credit flood-prevention efforts for keeping towns dry during recent delugesApr 25, 2026 11:30 am - New sewers and stormwater detention basins in several flood-prone suburbs have prevented catastrophes this month.