Nation and World
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Ex-employee sues BNSF, says it wouldn't promote her after gender transition
May 09, 2023 1:00 am - OMAHA, Neb. — A former BNSF worker who was named one of the railroad's employees of the year in 2021 for her work in supporting LGBTQ+ workers is now suing the railroad,...
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Quinn joins discussion over Illinois ethics laws
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John Bland, South African golfer, dies at 77
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Lightfoot declares emergency amid new surge of immigrants bused to Chicago
May 09, 2023 1:00 am - Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday issued an emergency declaration as the city tries to deal with a surge of new arrivals of immigrants in recent weeks. The migrants, asylu...
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Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards writer $5 million
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Biden: U.S.-Mexico border will be 'chaotic for a while' after restrictions end
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Putin tells WWII event West is waging a 'real war' on Russia
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Soldier to be sentenced for murder in Texas protest shooting
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Ukraine flags block Russian ambassador's path on Victory Day
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As many Illinoisans struggle with food access, lawmakers consider state grants for grocers
May 09, 2023 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers are considering creating a grant program that would send state dollars to grocers in Illinois communities that have few options for buying food. ...