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On ‘Andor,’ minor ‘Star Wars’ villains play major rolesMay 02, 2025 3:00 pm - In the galaxy of “Andor,” “Star Wars” super villains are relegated to the shadows. The Disney+ series is more interested in what might be called supervisor villains: the bureaucrats, planners, schemers and petty functionaries who make tyranny possible.
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Former Gov. George Ryan dies at 91May 02, 2025 2:33 pm - He served as governor from 1999 to 2003. The longtime Republican leader, who also served as secretary of state, gained both accolades and criticism during his tenure.
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Maryland Zoo’s ‘surprise’ baby giraffe gets a nameMay 02, 2025 1:51 pm - A baby giraffe whose birth in March came as a surprise at the Maryland Zoo this week received a name — Titali, which means “butterfly” in the Bulu language spoken in sout...
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Who’s on third? The Cubs’ best option may still wind up being Matt ShawMay 02, 2025 12:36 pm - The one unresolved spot in the Cubs’ lineup remains third base, which is not at all surprising. That clear need drove the decision to pursue Alex Bregman, who ultimately chose the Boston Red Sox during spring training, signing a three-year, $120 million contract that includes opt-out clauses and a substantial amount of deferred money.
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Plan to overhaul higher education funding meets U of I oppositionMay 02, 2025 12:35 pm - A proposed Illinois public university funding formula aims to distribute $1.7B over 10-15 years based on need, but the U of I system objects as it would get only 28% of new funding.
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Soviet-era spacecraft once bound for Venus expected to crash to Earth in MayMay 02, 2025 12:24 pm - Part of a spacecraft that launched in 1972 and has been orbiting Earth for 53 years is due to reenter Earth’s atmosphere in the next two weeks and could crash to the ground intact, scientists say.
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Examining the Chicago Bears’ depth chart following the NFL draftMay 02, 2025 11:50 am - The 2025 Bears roster is nearly complete. The Bears could make another free-agent addition or two before the season begins. But for the most part, this is what the team will look like Week 1.
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Wall Street loses ground, breaking a 9-day winning streak, and crude oil prices tumbleMay 02, 2025 11:30 am - Wall Street extended its gains to a ninth straight day Friday, marking the stock market's longest winning streak since 2004 and reclaiming the ground it lost since President Donald Trump escalated his trade war in early April.
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CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 yearsMay 02, 2025 11:02 am - More U.S. children have died this flu season than at any time since the swine flu pandemic 15 years ago, according to a federal report released Friday.
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Trump re-ups his threat to strip Harvard University’s tax-exempt statusMay 02, 2025 10:38 am - President Donald Trump on Friday re-upped his threat to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status, escalating a showdown with the first major college that has defied the administration's efforts to crack down on campus activism.