Author Archives: TJ Carson
US VP Harris to meet lawmakers in Tennessee after House expulsion of two Democrats
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Tennessee on Friday to meet lawmakers the day after the state's House of Representatives expelled two Democrats for breaking dec...
Apr 07, 2023 People exit the building after a vote on to expel two of three Democratic members for their role in a gun control demonstration at the statehouse last week, in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., April 6, 2023. REUTERS/Cheney Orr
After bronchitis, cold weather forces pope to skip outdoor service
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis presided at one service on Good Friday, but was ordered by doctors to skip an outdoor evening "Way of the Cross" procession after being hospitalised last week for ...
Apr 07, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Pope Francis visits Casal del Marmo juvenile prison for foot washing Mass in Rome, Italy April 6, 2023. Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS
Top prospects and historic coach part of 2023 Peoria Chiefs team
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Chiefs this weekend begin the 40th season of professional baseball in the River City. The opening series against Cedar Rapids started Thursday and runs through Saturday at Do...
Apr 07, 2023 (Peoria Chiefs)
UPDATE - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thomas defends trips financed by 'dearest friends'
UPDATED 11:33 A.M. (Reuters) -U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Friday defended luxury trips he has taken over decades, funded by real estate magnate and Republican donor Harlan Crow, sayi...
Apr 07, 2023 FILE PHOTO: U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas poses during a group portrait at the Supreme Court in Washington, U.S., October 7, 2022. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
Russia likely behind U.S. military document leak, U.S. officials say
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russia or pro-Russian elements are likely behind the leak of several classified U.S. military documents posted on social media that offer a partial, month-old snapshot of the wa...
Apr 07, 2023 FILE PHOTO: The Pentagon building is seen in Arlington, Virginia, U.S, April 6, 2023. REUTERS/Tom Brenner
Short-term deal in place to keep Rivermen playing at Carver Arena
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Rivermen will stay at Carver Arena for at least one more season. The Peoria Civic Center Authority and Rivermen on Friday jointly announced an agreement to play the 2023-24 s...
Apr 07, 2023 (Peoria Rivermen)
Changes coming to Dozer Park in time for Peoria Chiefs 2023 season
PEORIA, Ill. - New policies will be taking effect this month at Dozer Park for the 2023 Peoria Chiefs season. Manager of Media Relations Cody Schindler says the new policies are being encouraged by Ma...
Apr 06, 2023 (25 News)
UPDATE: Republican-controlled state house expels Democrat after gun control protest
UPDATED: 3:51 P.M. NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Republicans who control the Tennessee House of Representatives voted on Thursday to expel Justin Jones, the first of three Democratic members for th...
Apr 06, 2023 Protesters gather in the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., April 6, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Wurm
Fulton County residents moving forward after EF-3 tornado hits
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - Residents in Fulton County affected by Tuesday's storms are beginning the process of cleaning up and rebuilding. The National Weather Service says the tornado that affected Bryant, L...
Apr 06, 2023 (Mary Shawgo via 25 News)
Recovered pope washes feet of young inmates on Holy Thursday
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis, appearing fully recovered from a bout of bronchitis, on Thursday began an intense four days leading to Easter urging priests to avoid fomenting division in the Ch...
Apr 06, 2023 Pope Francis attends the Chrism Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, April 6, 2023. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
