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By Taylor Romine | CNN A New Jersey man was arrested Monday after defacing an ancient rock formation in 2019 with suspected QAnon-related graffiti, according to police in Salem, New Hampshire. Mark Russo, 50, was charged with one count of …

Ald. Maria Hadden (49th) | Rich Hein/Sun-Times file Ald. Maria Hadden (49th) cites four examples where Lightfoot has failed to deliver for progressives with potential to undermine the mayor’s chances for reelection. Mayor Lori Lightfoot was accused Friday of “going …

A laboratory at the University of Colorado Boulder euthanized more than 100 mice in its care at the beginning of the pandemic because COVID-19 protocols reduced the number of researchers on campus to work with and care for the animals, …

OAKLAND — A Bay Area man who prosecutors say was responsible for the smuggling and distribution of hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine was sentenced Friday to 14 years in federal prison. Sergio Vasquez-Gonzalez, 29, whom prosecutors say goes by the …

Nick Madrigal (left) and Tim Anderson (right) wore “Mr. 3000” shirts specially made for Madrigal. (Daryl Van Schouwen/Sun-Times) “It’s really a cute shirt,” Sox manager Tony La Russa says GLENDALE, Ariz. — The White Sox had some fun with Nick …

 Summary List Placement Water damage to your home or belongings is covered if it is from a covered event. For Texans, much depends on what occurred first: the freeze or the power outage. Contact your homeowners or renters insurance immediately …

In his first foray into WNBA free agency as the Sparks’ general manager, Derek Fisher picked Nneka Ogwumike. He prioritized the 30-year-old, six-time All-Star and former WNBA MVP over all else, designating the WNBPA president and former Stanford star as …

In its next priority group for COVID vaccinations, North Carolina is including everyone who has smoked 100 cigarettes in their lifetime. Group 4, eligible on March 24, covers several groups ages 16-64: essential workers, homeless or incarcerated people, those living …

A nurse loads the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine into a syringe. | Frederic J. Brown/Getty There were concerns people who experienced the annoying rash might have a worse reaction with the second dose. A report published Wednesday finds that’s not the …

Summary List Placement DrWitnesser, the online alias of internet pastor and streamer Joseph Hennig, announced on Twitter that he intends to pursue legal action against Twitch. Hennig, a member of the strict Seventh-Day Adventist Church Christian denomination, started streaming on …

The California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) recently reported a 26 percent increase in early teacher retirements in the second half of 2020 relative to the previous year. CalSTRS officials suggest that the COVID-19-driven spike in retirements will not affect …

The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a decision Friday that a Hennepin County judge erred when he refused to reinstate a third-degree charge against Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged for the death of George Floyd. Friday’s decision …

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Washington Football Team has released quarterback Alex Smith. | Keith Srakocic/AP Smith made a triumphant return to NFL action last season, two years after breaking two bones in his right leg and requiring 17 surgeries to repair it. Washington released …

Summary List Placement Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California, a former House impeachment manager, on Friday filed a federal lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and a number of his close allies — Donald Trump Jr., Rudolph W. Giuliani, and …

Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead StickyBuying a home in Illinois According to Zillow, the typical home value in Illinois is lower than the typical value of $269,039 across the US. The typical home value in Illinois is $219,806, and …

Summary List Placement Bitcoin-mining stocks sank across the board on Friday as the cryptocurrency struggled to reclaim the $50,000 per-coin level. Shares of Marathon Patent Group, Riot Blockchain, and Hive Blockchain Technologies all dropped double digits in percentage terms on …

Medical supplies are laid out at a mass COVID-19 vaccination event held at Malcolm X College in December. More than 3 million doses have been administered in Illinois since then | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times About 8% of the state is fully …

Dorie Olds, the ex-wife of infamous forger and murderer Mark Hofmann, appears in the new Netflix docuseries “Murder Among the Mormons.” Olds told the Deseret News about a subsequent story of redemption and forgiveness. | Netflix Mark Hofmann’s ex-wife tells …

The San Diego Zoo has vaccinated nine great apes for the coronavirus after a troop of gorillas in its Safari Park became infected, officials said Thursday. Four orangutans and five bonobos received COVID-19 injections in January and February. Three bonobos …

By Susan Heavey, Nandita Bose | Reuters WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday rounded out his White House staff with a host of new appointments focused on COVID-19, criminal justice, the economy and other major issues, including a …

Takeout rotisserie chickens are more than fast and convenient. They can be downright scrumptious. Turning on a spit keeps juices distributed throughout the meat. Plus, flavorful drippings fall from one revolving bird to the next, keeping them well-basted. No wonder …

  Summary List Placement Connecticut boasts charming seaside towns, lush greenery, quaint enclaves, and bustling cities.  Airbnb is a safer option than hotels during COVID because it promotes social distancing. We found Airbnbs in Connecticut, including top-rated cabins, cottages, and …

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., arrives at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, March 5, 2021, as the Senate steers toward a voting marathon on Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that’s expected to end with the chamber’s approval of …

Summary List Placement Morgan Stanley has told incoming interns across the firm that it is planning to start their internships virtually this summer, as Wall Street tacitly accepts that the coronavirus pandemic has yet to sufficiently wane to allow for …

Summary List Placement Apple made it through the pandemic with more acclaim than bruises: Its highly-anticipated 5G iPhone was a hit, it earned rave reviews for the first MacBooks powered by its own chips, and it became the first American …

Humans have an undeniable effect on the environment via our emissions. Period. That may sound like a surprising statement coming from a Republican elected official, but facts are facts and science is science. Republicans in the state legislature are willing, …

Summary List Placement Kettlebells help optimize workouts as they combine strength work with cardio and flexibility training. Beginners should pick their weight carefully and learn proper form to minimize the risk of injury. Our top pick, the Everlast Vinyl Dipped …

In this file photo kids pose as their father takes a photo in front of a makeshift memorial to George Floyd near the site where he died in police custody, in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 20, 2020. | Getty A …

Summary List Placement The deep freeze in Texas that left most of the state without power and threw energy markets into turmoil last month has resulted in significant paper gains for Goldman Sachs Group, according to reports from Bloomberg. If …

Summary List Placement The deep freeze in Texas that left most of the state without power and threw energy markets into turmoil last month has resulted in significant paper gains for Goldman Sachs Group, according to reports from Bloomberg. If …

Summary List Placement Investors should expect “uncertainty and volatility” in the stock market for weeks until the Fed clarifies its policy stance, says BlackRock’s Rick Rieder. The CIO of global fixed income, who oversees $2.7 trillion, expects the Fed to …

Early spring is a time of hope, optimism, and figuring out what to plant in your vegetable garden. As you decide what kind of tomatoes, peppers, and herbs you want to grow, you may want to consider planting some flowers …

Summary List Placement Around half of all US households have some money invested in the stock market, according to the Pew Research Center. Just a few years ago, I was part of the other 50% that didn’t invest anything at …

Jim Cohen is a fourth-generation funeral director. His family’s Feldman Mortuary has been at the corner of East 17th Avenue and York Street since 1939, specializing in services that adhere to the customs and traditions of the Jewish faith. In …

In this Feb. 26, 2021, file photo, an injured protester is escorted as police tried to disperse a demonstration against the military coup in Mandalay, Myanmar. Myanmar’s security forces have killed scores of demonstrators protesting a coup. The outside world …

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Summary List Placement If you recently shopped for health insurance but found it unaffordable, you might want to give it another shot soon.  The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill that congressional Democrats are voting on includes some of the most …

Summary List Placement It’s time to meet an entirely new White House. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have already announced more than 200 White House hires, including well-known figures like Ron Klain, John Kerry, and Jennifer Psaki. …

In this Tuesday, July 10, 2018 file photo, members of the royal family gather on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, with from left, Britain’s Prince Charles, Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth II, Meghan the Duchess of …