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Feb 06, 2026
President Donald Trump used his social media account to share a video about election conspiracy theories that includes a racist depiction of former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle.
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Feb 06, 2026
A 29-year-old man died at the scene of an overnight drive-by shooting on the Far South Side in the Roseland neighborhood.
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Feb 06, 2026
When Savannah Guthrie made a heart-wrenching plea to the kidnapper of her 84-year-old mother to send "proof of life," she addressed the possibility of people creating deepfakes.
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Feb 06, 2026
Wall Street was poised to open with gains early Friday as the technology sector clawed back a small portion of this week's losses and bitcoin's slide appeared to stabilize.
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Feb 06, 2026
Here is a timeline of the Epstein investigations and the efforts to open up the government's files.
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Feb 06, 2026
Former U.S. Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Gregory Bovino was reportedly asked to leave a Las Vegas bar out of safety concerns for the venue's customers.
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Feb 06, 2026
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.
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Feb 06, 2026
In 2015, Woody Allen and his wife, Soon-Yi Previn, went on a trip to Washington, D.C. With the help of their friend Jeffrey Epstein, they were able to tour the White House.
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Feb 06, 2026
Melissa Robertson said she is pleased with the 20-year sentence given to John Shadbar, 72, who pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
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Feb 06, 2026
There's a reason Warroad has branded itself as Hockeytown USA, even though the title originated in Detroit.
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Feb 06, 2026
Pope Leo XIV, an avid tennis player and sports fan, marked the start of the Winter Games on Friday by extolling the positive values of sport and fair play while warning that the pursuit of profits and performance risked corrupting sport entirely.
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Feb 06, 2026
Authorities in Norway have opened an investigation into former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland on suspicions of corruption following revelations of his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Feb 06, 2026
The start of the 2026 Winter Olympics is here. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.
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Feb 06, 2026
Three months before Trinity Christian College closes in Palos Heights, students and parents remain uncertain about their next steps.
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Feb 06, 2026
The West Chicago Elementary School District 33 board announced that it had accepted the teacher's voluntary resignation Thursday night.
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Feb 06, 2026
Maria Estela Parra didn't know how to sew and knew even less about sports when W.G.N. Flag and Decorating Co. hired her as a seamstress in 1986.
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Feb 06, 2026
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 6, according to the Tribune's archives.
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Feb 06, 2026
On Feb. 6, 1998, Washington National Airport was renamed Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, honoring the former president on his 87th birthday.
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Feb 05, 2026
Since the U.S.-brokered truce came into effect, four Israeli soldiers have been killed in Gaza, with more injured.
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Feb 05, 2026
In advance of Super Bowl Sunday, the Illinois Gaming Board Thursday issued more than 60 cease-and-desist letters to illegal online gambling companies, demanding that they immediately block Illinois residents from accessing their websites and stop offering them prizes. Operators who fail to comply may be subject to civil or criminal penalties. The letters aim to […]
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Feb 05, 2026
The Kremlin said Thursday it regretted the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States.
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Feb 05, 2026
Education Secretary Linda McMahon addressed students at a private Christian high school, her latest stop on a controversial, national civics tour.
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Feb 05, 2026
Robert Joor was a standout basketball player during high school in Chicago and later at Lake Forest College before embarking on a two-decade career coaching boys basketball at Waukegan High School — a time when he led the team to a berth in 1975 state basketball championship tourney in Champaign.
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Feb 05, 2026
A government lawyer who told a judge that her job "sucks" during a court hearing stemming from the Trump administration's immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota has been removed from her Justice Department post.
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Feb 05, 2026
Cook County prosecutors have charged a man with murder in the August drowning death of a beloved Chicago charter boat captain, alleging that the man trespassed onto the DuSable Harbor docks and then punched the captain, causing him to fall and slip into the water.
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Feb 05, 2026
Holly Kim, a candidate for Illinois comptroller, lost value in a campaign contribution through a purchase of her cryptocurrency, putting a spotlight on the digital assets in the statewide race.
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Feb 05, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has kept up pressure on Iran, moving aircraft carriers and other military assets to the Gulf.
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Feb 05, 2026
Black officials backed Pat Hynes' bid for Cook County assessor Thursday, highlighting still-fresh anger over higher home assessments on Chicago's South and West sides.
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Feb 05, 2026
U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level in more than five years, another sign that the American labor market remains sluggish.
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Feb 05, 2026
Jonathan Wisniewski, 44, of the 24400 block of Arrowhead Drive, Manhattan, faces 14 counts of unauthorized video recording.
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Feb 05, 2026
Former Indiana Secretary of Public Safety Jennifer-Ruth Green announced Thursday she will not seek the Republican nomination for Indiana's First Congressional District in November because the Indiana legislature did not pass mid-census redistricting.
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Feb 05, 2026
Marimar Martinez, the Chicago woman shot five times by a Border Patrol agent in October, will attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union Speech before Congress later this month, her attorney said in a court filing Thursday. Martinez, who was charged with assault only to have the case dismissed by the U.S. attorney's office […]
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Feb 05, 2026
The Senate Utilities Committee has passed the bill designed to make electric utility more affordable to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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Feb 05, 2026
A Thayer man could head back to prison for his sons' 2018 Kankakee River drowning deaths after he violated his probation.
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Feb 05, 2026
In the years leading up to the Civil War, Lockport had become a fulcrum point for abolitionists, according to researcher Lindsey Minas.
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Feb 05, 2026
Illinois' adoption of the American Academy of Pediatrics' childhood vaccine schedule is the latest example of Illinois breaking with the federal government over health care policies.
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Feb 05, 2026
Authorities have accused a 17-year-old boy of wounding seven teenagers just outside the Chicago Theatre last November in a mass shooting that renewed citywide discussions about how to best manage "teen takeovers" downtown.
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Feb 05, 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is relaxing rules that restrict when food companies can claim their products have no artificial colors.
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Feb 05, 2026
Dubbed "The Scottie Pippen Collection," the auction is set to begin in March and will feature items he personally wore during his 17-year NBA career.
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Feb 05, 2026
A federal judge on Thursday set a May trial date in the politically charged "Broadview Six" case accusing a group of Democrats and other protesters of conspiring to impede immigration agents at the ICE facility that became a lightning rod for opponents of Operation Midway Blitz.
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Feb 05, 2026
The Trump administration will launch TrumpRx, a website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs directly from manufacturers at a discounted rate.
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Feb 05, 2026
METRA service on the BNSF line was disrupted Thursday morning after a vehicle struck a bridge Thursday.
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Feb 05, 2026
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.
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Feb 05, 2026
Remember Iryna murals have ignited a debate on Iryna Zarutska's killing as a political rallying cry for the right. One was recently painted in North Center.
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Feb 05, 2026
Nearly a year after announcing plans to open a public market, the city appears unable to share concrete details about what that project will look like.
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Feb 05, 2026
Illinois Democratic and Republican voters will soon decide their party's nominees for races at the federal and state levels, as well as in a few local races, during the March 17 primary election.
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Feb 05, 2026
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 5, according to the Tribune's archives.
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Feb 05, 2026
On Feb. 5, 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act, granting workers up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for family emergencies.
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Feb 04, 2026
While the change might appear small, ballots mailed close to March 17 might not be postmarked by Election Day and therefore be deemed invalid, county official warns.
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Feb 04, 2026
The Gary Common council was unable to get a majority vote on a controversial ordinance that would allow a wet processing system.
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Feb 04, 2026
Minute Maid's parent company is halting sales of frozen juice concentrates in the U.S. and Canada, saying it wants to focus on the fresh juices that customers now prefer.
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Feb 04, 2026
Belmont Area detectives are investigating possible links between a pair of shootings that wreaked havoc up and down the Near West Side over a few hours Tuesday afternoon, where the same group of gunmen in a pair of incidents may have shot at a total of six people in three cars, leaving three of the victims dead and another wounded.
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Feb 04, 2026
Nancy Guthrie's upscale Arizona neighborhood is quiet and mostly dark at night, lit mainly by car headlights and homes spaced far apart. Long driveways, front gates and desert plants provide a buffer from the winding streets and curious eyes.
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Feb 04, 2026
A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."
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Feb 04, 2026
A Lake County Policeman who was arrested after traveling in excess of 100 mph while under the influence of alcohol last month returned to work Wednesday after the department "addressed it through disciplinary action consistent with department policy," said Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr.
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Feb 04, 2026
The fiery meeting Mayor Brandon Johnson hosted at the South Shore Cultural Center is a sign that last fall's grueling 2026 budget fight shows no signs of simmering down.
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Feb 04, 2026
A judge sentenced a Gary man to two years in prison Wednesday after admitting he opened fire at a couple outside a laundromat last spring.
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Feb 04, 2026
A Gary man is facing charges for a drunken crash in Merrillville that hurt at least two of his kids, according to charging documents.
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Feb 04, 2026
Former Rep. Lee Hamilton, a crewcut-wearing Indiana Democrat who was a leading foreign affairs voice during three decades in Congress and helped oversee investigations of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, died Tuesday. He was 94.
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Feb 04, 2026
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.
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Feb 04, 2026
Educators and parents favored an Indiana Senate bill that bans cellphones and smart watches for students during the entire school day.
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Feb 04, 2026
Mickey Lolich had three complete-game victories for the Detroit Tigers in the 1968 World Series, the last pitcher to post the incredible feat.
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Feb 04, 2026
A 47-year-old Indiana man was arrested Wednesday for the Monday fatal shooting of a bar owner's fatal shooting during a robbery in rural south suburban Momence.
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Feb 04, 2026
A federal judge has dismissed a whistleblower lawsuit brought by a veteran police misconduct investigator against the city and the former chief administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability who resigned last year.
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Feb 04, 2026
The Winter Olympics are a land of snow and frozen water — no "ice," though, at least not at the hospitality house being hosted by U.S. sports teams in Milan for the Games.
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Feb 04, 2026
A federal judge in Indiana has temporarily barred federal officials from deporting a Chicago man acquitted last month of charges he offered money for the killing of Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino.
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Feb 04, 2026
Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news releases.
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Feb 04, 2026
The House committee passed a bill that would shape how nuclear facilities receive premits, and it moves to the House for final approval.
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Feb 04, 2026
Authorities are looking for the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie after they say she was taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona, against her will over the weekend.
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Feb 04, 2026
The Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments, not just the newsroom, is being laid off.
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Feb 04, 2026
The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants, border czar Tom Homan said.
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Feb 04, 2026
Talks between Iran and the United States will be held Friday in Oman, Iranian media reported Wednesday as tensions remain high with Washington after Tehran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests last month.
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Feb 04, 2026
A federal judge is set to hear arguments Wednesday after an appeals court directed him to take a fresh look at President Donald Trump's bid to erase his hush money conviction.
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Feb 04, 2026
Two people were arrested after a 12-year-old boy suffered a graze wound to his head while traveling with his family on the West Side.
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Feb 04, 2026
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.
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Feb 04, 2026
Congress is discussing potential new rules for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Here's what to know.
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Feb 04, 2026
Drivers pulled over for traffic violations in a growing number of Cook County suburbs will be able to pay tickets online for the first time.
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Feb 04, 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson has not named permanent heads of the Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Housing Authority or Chicago Transit Authority.
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Feb 04, 2026
Officials and environmentalists, pushing for state regulation of wetlands, say law will help close federal gaps after Trump rollbacks.
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Feb 04, 2026
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 4, according to the Tribune's archives.
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Feb 04, 2026
On Feb. 4, 2004, Facebook had its beginnings as Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg launched "TheFacebook."
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Feb 03, 2026
After sitting through jury selection and an extensive evidence hearing on Monday, Damian "Rico" Donaldson declined to leave his jail cell for his rape trial on Tuesday.
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Feb 03, 2026
A shooting at a UI Health parking garage in the Illinois Medical District left a woman dead Tuesday afternoon, according to a University of Illinois at Chicago spokesperson.
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Feb 03, 2026
Graphic videos showing the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk while he spoke to a crowd on a Utah college campus quickly went viral, drawing millions of views.
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Feb 03, 2026
A bill addressing gratuities in response to the federal case against former Portage Mayor James Snyder passed the Indiana House Monday and heads to the Senate for consideration.
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Feb 03, 2026
The district on Tuesday said administration worked with the police department to ensure students remained safe during the walkout.
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Feb 03, 2026
Marimar Martinez's testimony comes after weeks of blowback against the immigration enforcement raids that have rattled cities like Chicago.
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Feb 03, 2026
The Orland Park Village Board agreed Monday to fund $12.1 million of renovations to the swimming pool at the Orland Park Health and Fitness Center and the Centennial Aquatic Center, while expressing hopes to better manage the businesses. The board also discussed legislative priorities to be pushed forward by two lobbying firms that were hired […]
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Feb 03, 2026
Melinda French Gates is reacting to newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein that mention her ex-husband, Bill Gates.
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Feb 03, 2026
After two days, 2,500 dogs and more than 200 breeds, the Westminster Kennel Club is coming down to just seven canines vying for U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize.
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Feb 03, 2026
After two days, 2,500 dogs and more than 200 breeds, the Westminster Kennel Club is coming down to just seven canines vying for U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize.
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Feb 03, 2026
The daylight shooting occurred in a parking lot in the 2300 block of West Roosevelt Road around 1:20 p.m., police said.
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Feb 03, 2026
Valentine's Day is big business for U.S. restaurants. It's the second-most popular holiday for dining out after Mother's Day, according to the National Restaurant Association.
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Feb 03, 2026
Surrounded by twin beds inside the men's shelter, Mayor Eddie Melton announced a $3 million investment to build a new shelter a block away in the 2100 block of Washington Street. The popular community garden, next to the existing shelter at 2120 Broadway, will be relocated by the new building, Melton said.
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Feb 03, 2026
PepsiCo is cutting prices on Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos and Tostitos chips this year to win back customers exasperated by years of price hikes.
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Feb 03, 2026
A U.S. Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday.
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Feb 03, 2026
The game has changed. Colleges may not even know what they're looking for — but students who think critically, master fundamentals, study people, and use every tool at their disposal will always have the edge.
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Feb 03, 2026
The first husband of former first lady Jill Biden has been charged with killing his wife at their Delaware home in late December, authorities announced in a news release Tuesday.
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Feb 03, 2026
Turning Point USA (TPUSA) announced Monday that Kid Rock will headline the Super Bowl halftime show it's offering as an alternative to Bad Bunny's live performance during the Feb. 8 game.
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Feb 03, 2026
The House on Tuesday passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump and setting the stage for a debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding.
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