Articles filed under Politics
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Pending legislation would allow small modular nuclear reactors in Illinois. What are they?Nov 28, 2023 5:00 am - Legislation awaiting the governor's signature would lift Illinois' nuclear ban beginning in 2026 - but only for reactors that have an output of 300 megawatts or less. T...
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Greek officials angry and puzzled after UK's Sunak scraps leaders' meeting over Parthenon MarblesNov 28, 2023 12:00 am - LONDON - Greek officials said Tuesday that they will continue talks with the British Museum about bringing the Parthenon Marbles back to Athens, despite U.K. Prime Minis...
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Rosalynn Carter honored by family, friends, first ladies and presidents - including husband JimmyNov 28, 2023 12:00 am - ATLANTA (AP) - Rosalynn Carter was memorialized Tuesday as a matriarch who felt most comfortable among the impoverished and vulnerable as she was mourned by a rare gathe...
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Hamas and Israel exchange more hostages for prisoners on fifth day of temporary cease-fireNov 28, 2023 12:00 am - DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip - Hamas released 12 hostages and Israel released 30 Palestinian prisoners on Tuesday, the fifth day of a fragile cease-fire that has enabled hu...
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The U.S. tells Israel any ground campaign in southern Gaza must limit further civilian displacementNov 28, 2023 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - The Biden administration has told Israel that it must work to avoid "significant further displacement" of Palestinian civilians in southern Gaza if it renew...
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Will stars align for Haley in bizarre GOP contest?Nov 28, 2023 12:00 am - The political world spends a lot of time discussing former President Donald Trump's lead over the Republican field in national polls - currently at 45.4%, according to t...
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The age-old age issueNov 28, 2023 12:00 am - By Debra J. Saunders Syndicated columnist Having turned 81 on Monday, President Joe Biden is the oldest U.S. president ever. When he was elected in 2016, former Presid...
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Freed Israeli hostage describes deteriorating conditions while being held by HamasNov 28, 2023 12:00 am - TEL AVIV, Israel - An Israeli hostage freed by Hamas said in an interview that she was initially fed well in captivity until conditions worsened and people became hungry...
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Former state legislator takes plea deal in sexual photos case, gets 90 days in jailNov 28, 2023 12:00 am - Former state Rep. Nick Sauer pleaded guilty Monday to attempted nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images and was sentenced to 90 days in jail and 24-months p...
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Cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that's not the answerNov 28, 2023 12:00 am - PORTLAND, Ore. - Tossing tent poles, blankets and a duffel bag into a shopping cart and three wagons, Will Taylor spent a summer morning helping friends tear down what h...