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Michael Madigan exploited the public trust, prosecutors say as corruption trial beginsOct 22, 2024 7:45 am - As the longest-serving legislative leader in American history, Michael Madigan repeatedly exploited his public role for private benefit, federal prosecutors alleged Monday during opening statements in Illinois’ largest corruption trial in years.
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Lower-priced new cars are gaining popularity, and not just for cash-poor buyersOct 22, 2024 7:41 am - Across the industry, auto analysts say, an “affordability shift” is taking root. The trend is being led by people who feel they can no longer afford a new vehicle that would cost them roughly today’s average selling price of more than $47,000 — a jump of more than 20% from the pre-pandemic average.
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How Project 2025’s rightward vision became a flashpoint in this year’s electionOct 22, 2024 7:38 am - For the past year, Project 2025 has endured as a persistent force in the presidential election, its far-right proposals deployed by Democrats as shorthand for what Donald Trump would potentially do with a second term at the White House.
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Israeli strike destroys building near Beirut as Blinken presses for Gaza cease-fireOct 22, 2024 7:33 am - The Israeli military leveled a building in a suburb of Beirut on Tuesday that it said housed Hezbollah “facilities,” sending smoke and debris into the air a few hundred yards from where a spokesperson for the militant group had just briefed journalists about a weekend drone attack that damaged the Israeli prime minister's house.
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Murray runs for a TD, leads Cardinals to game-winning FG and 17-15 win over ChargersOct 21, 2024 11:07 pm - GLENDALE, Ariz. — Kyler Murray ran for a 44-yard touchdown and led the Cardinals on a drive that set up Chad Ryland's 32-yard field goal as time expired, and Arizona rall...
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Lamar Jackson throws for 281 yards, 5 TDs to lead streaking Ravens to 41-31 victory over BuccaneersOct 21, 2024 10:48 pm - TAMPA, Fla. — Lamar Jackson threw for 281 yards and five touchdowns, helping the Baltimore Ravens overcome an early double-digit deficit and extend their winning streak t...
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Biden is 'deeply concerned' about the release of secret documents on Israel's possible attack plansOct 21, 2024 5:44 pm - WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is “deeply concerned” about the unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel's preparation for a potential retaliatory attack o...
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Central Park Five sue Donald Trump for presidential debate commentsOct 21, 2024 4:44 pm - The men formerly known as the Central Park Five before they were exonerated filed a defamation lawsuit on Monday against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Wi...
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McDonald’s agreed to Trump event but says it isn't endorsing a presidential candidateOct 21, 2024 4:26 pm - McDonald’s Corp. agreed to host former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania store over the weekend but said it isn’t endorsing a candidate in the U.S. presidential race.
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After decades in comedy, Tim Heidecker is ready to get serious about musicOct 21, 2024 3:42 pm - Best known for his absurdist comedy and creative partnership with Eric Wareheim, Tim Heidecker has leaned more into songwriting in recent years. Tim Heidecker & The Very Good Band’s “Slipping Away Tour 2025” is coming to Chicago’s Thalia Hall Jan. 31.