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Banks and retailers run short on pennies as the US Mint stops making them
President Donald Trump's decision to stop producing the penny earlier this year is starting to have real implications for the nation's commerce.
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China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, treasury secretary says
China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday.
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New Trump administration rule bars student loan relief for public workers tied to ‘illegal’ activity
The Trump administration is forging ahead with plans to eject some nonprofits from a popular student loan forgiveness program if their work is deemed to have a "substantial illegal purpose" — a move that could cut off some teachers, doctors and other public workers from federal loan cancellation.
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Trump says he has deals with China after meeting Xi to try to solve trade tensions
President Donald Trump said he's made deals with China after meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday, the final day of a trip to Asia that was an opportunity for the leaders of the world's two largest economies to stabilize relations after months of turmoil over trade issues.
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Why was Grayson convicted of Second Degree Murder? Legal experts weigh in
Second Degree Murder versus First Degree, and why police body cameras are so important.
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Sonya Massey’s family says Grayson trial verdict is a ‘miscarriage of justice’
Family members say the verdict wasn't fair, but an attorney says it's something.
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Mayor, senator react to Grayson verdict
Buscher: City and SPD "will continue to review our own policies and training to ensure every person is treated with dignity and respect." Turner: "Justice has been served. Today's verdict shows that no one is above the law."
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Attorney Ben Crump reacts to Grayson verdict
Deputy convicted of lesser charge for killing Sonya Massey.
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Davidsmeyer: IL remap would be more JB hypocrisy
Texas Republicans set off a mid-decade redistricting to guard against anticipated 2026 losses.
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Nationwide recall of Golden Island Fire-Grilled Korean Barbecue Pork Jerky due to metal contamination
Over 2 million pounds of jerky sold at Costco and Sam’s Club are affected.
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Flight is diverted to Boston after a passenger stabs 2 teens with a fork, authorities say
The flight took off from Chicago.
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Michael Jordan criticizes load management in latest installment of NBC conversation
Jordan addressed the topic of NBA players missing games in the second installment of a series that NBC is calling “MJ: Insights to Excellence,” which aired Tuesday night between games of a doubleheader on the network.
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Sean Grayson Trial: Day 8 Blog
More jury deliberations. Click here for real-time updates as they become available.
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No verdict yet in Sean Grayson trial; deliberations resume Wednesday
Closing arguments, and about seven hours of jury deliberations Tuesday.
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Illinois joins lawsuit to force federal government not to pause SNAP benefits
Nearly 2M Illinoisans could lose benefits as federal shutdown continues.
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U.S. House Minority Leader Jeffries accelerates Illinois redistricting push
New York Democrat makes stop in Chicago, Springfield.
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Trump administration must restore grants for school counselors, judge rules
The preliminary ruling by Kymberly K. Evanson, a U.S. District Court judge in Seattle, applies only to some grantees in the sixteen Democratic-led states that challenged the Education Department's decision.
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‘We have to be good or ICE will get us’: Takeaways from Chicago children caught in immigration raids
Why did the agents tear gas a residential neighborhood?
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Chicago’s children are getting caught in the chaos of immigration crackdowns
‘We’ll always be targeted.'
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Judge orders daily meetings with Border Patrol official Bovino on Chicago immigration crackdown
Bovino got an earful from U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis as soon as he settled into the witness chair in his green uniform.
