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The US has been cutting cyber defenses as AI boosts attacks

By Joseph Menn
Nov 29, 2025 3:29 pm - The federal government’s ability to counter cyberespionage, destructive hacks and organized criminal scams is declining under the Trump administration just as artificial intelligence supercharges those threats, according to interviews with current and former officials as well as outside cybersecurity experts.
Communities honor West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington

By JEFFREY COLLINS, BRUCE SCHREINER and SARAH BRUMFIELD
Nov 28, 2025 6:30 pm - West Virginia communities and officials were honoring two members of the state's National Guard who were shot in Washington, D.C., this week, lauding their dedication to serving their country.
DC police to begin patrolling with National Guard after fatal attack

By Jenny Gathright, Emily Davies, Olivia George
Nov 28, 2025 4:39 pm - National Guard troops patrolling in Washington, D.C., will be paired with local law enforcement personnel, at least temporarily, in the wake of the Wednesday attack that killed one Guard member and critically injured another, according to an email obtained by The Washington Post and two D.C. police officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss planning that is still in progress.
Chicago train attack prompts Trump criticism of Illinois no-cash bail

By Kim Bellware, Tim Craig and Justine McDaniel
Nov 28, 2025 3:35 pm - A horrific attack on a woman riding a commuter train this month is reviving President Donald Trump’s strong opposition to cashless bail, once again pitting the White House against liberal-leaning states and cities that have embraced criminal justice reform.
Man charged with setting house on fire after Thanksgiving family argument

By Katlyn Smith
Nov 28, 2025 9:53 am - A 21-year-old Beach Park man is accused of setting his house on fire on Thanksgiving night after his family told him that he was going to be kicked out of the home, authorities said.
Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has died

By JOSH BOAK, BEN FINLEY, ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER
Nov 27, 2025 6:59 pm - WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — President Donald Trump said that one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by an Afghan national near the White House had died, ...
Man facing child sex abuse charge in McHenry County arrested by ICE at Des Plaines casino

By Amanda Marrazzo
Nov 27, 2025 4:37 pm - A man accused of child sex abuse set to appear in McHenry County court has been detained by immigration authorities, his attorney said.
Chicago region ranks worst in nation for porch piracy; Here’s how to avoid being plundered

By Charles Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas
Nov 27, 2025 12:35 pm - Here’s one list we in the Chicago area aren’t happy to sit atop as the holiday shopping officially begins today: Favorite city for porch pirates. We asked some local experts for some tips on how to avoid being plundered.
Man charged with robbing Oak Brook gas station

By Susan Sarkauskas
Nov 27, 2025 12:03 pm - A man on parole for armed robbery has been charged with robbing an Oak Brook gas station.
Police: ‘Door kick challenge’ hits Arlington Heights

By Charles Keeshan
Nov 26, 2025 6:19 pm - Arlington Heights police are warning residents that the viral “door kick challenge” has come to town.

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