Crime
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Man who brought massive gambling ring to Illinois State University avoids prison
Sep 28, 2021 1:00 am - The youngest person charged in connection with a massive international gambling ring, who was accused by the feds of running a "significant bookmaking operation" at Illi...
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Car theft ring used stolen, fake identities to buy luxury cars in Cook, DuPage countiesSep 28, 2021 1:00 am - Six people have been charged with operating a car theft ring that used stolen or false identities to buy automobiles from dealerships, including several in DuPage and Co...
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$1 million bail set for Chicago man after high-speed chase in DuPage CountySep 28, 2021 1:00 am - Bail was set at $1 million for a Chicago man who lead police officers on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle Monday afternoon, according to the DuPage County state's ...
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R&B superstar R. Kelly convicted in sex trafficking trial
Sep 27, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - R. Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem 'œI Believe I Can Fly,'ť was convicted Monday in a sex trafficking trial after decades of avoiding crimi...
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FBI: 2020 homicides up nearly 30%, largest 1-year jump ever
Sep 27, 2021 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Homicides in the U.S. in 2020 increased nearly 30% over the previous year, the largest one-year jump since the FBI began keeping records, according to ...
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China: 2 Canadians in prisoner swap freed for health reasons
Sep 27, 2021 7:00 am - TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - China's Foreign Ministry said Monday that two Canadians detained in late 2019 who were allowed to return to Canada in a prisoner swap were released...
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John Hinckley, who shot Reagan, to be freed from oversight
Sep 27, 2021 7:00 am - A federal judge said Monday that John Hinckley Jr., who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan four decades ago, can be freed from all remaining restrictions next ...
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Jailed Belarus opposition leader wins European rights prize
Sep 27, 2021 7:00 am - BRUSSELS (AP) - The Council of Europe on Monday awarded its major human rights prize to jailed Belarus opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova, who was arrested last year af...
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As daughter sought state license, Noem summoned agency head
Sep 27, 2021 7:00 am - SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Just days after a South Dakota agency moved to deny her daughter's application to become a certified real estate appraiser, Gov. Kristi Noem sum...
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Northwestern suspends fraternity activities as it probes drugging allegations
Sep 27, 2021 1:00 am - Northwestern University suspended all fraternity-related activities for at least three weeks as the school investigates reports people were drugged at on-campus residenc...