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Trump ally Kristi Noem wins in South Dakota, Montana midterm primary a tight race
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, easily won the Republican nomination to seek reelection in November, while a former member of ...
Jun 08, 2022 FILE PHOTO: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem speaks at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum during the National Rifle Association (NRA) annual convention in Houston, Texas, U.S. May 27, 2022. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Girl dies days after five-vehicle crash
PEORIA, Ill. - A young girl has died following a weekend crash on Interstate 55 McLean County. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says Mia Ross, 8, of Earlville was pronounced brain dead Tuesday morn...
Jun 07, 2022 (25 News)
Woman tells jury Bill Cosby forced her to perform sex act
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Reuters) -A woman who has filed a civil lawsuit against Bill Cosby took the witness stand in California on Tuesday, telling jurors the comedian forced her to perform a sex act at...
Jun 07, 2022 FILE PHOTO: Plaintiff Judy Huth arrives for opening statements in the civil suit against Bill Cosby at Santa Monica courthouse, California, U.S., June 1, 2022. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Biden meets with actor Matthew McConaughey to discuss guns
UPDATED 3:50 P.M. WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Actor and Uvalde, Texas, native Matthew McConaughey met with President Joe Biden on Tuesday, and urged more congressional action on gun violence in an emotional...
Jun 07, 2022 Actor Matthew McConaughey, a native of Uvalde, Texas as well as a father and a gun owner, speaks to reporters about mass shootings in the United States during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 7, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
USDA: Corn and soybeans almost fully planted in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Corn and soybean planting is almost done in all of Illinois. The USDA's weekly crop progress report indicates 95 percent of corn has been planted statewide, and an official says th...
Jun 07, 2022 David Morris / CC
Trustees: Dunlap Library Director acted lawfully, policies followed in wake of photo-printing incident
DUNLAP, Ill. - The Dunlap Public Library's Board of Trustees has put out a statement regarding their investigation into whether the library did the right thing after a patron could be seen printing wh...
Jun 07, 2022 (Dunlap Public Library)
Peoria Jaycees discontinue International Beer Festival
PEORIA, Ill. - The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed another annual event in Peoria for good. The Peoria Jaycees say they have officially discontinued their International Beer Festival. The last time it w...
Jun 07, 2022 (Peoria Jaycees)
U.S. faces 'unacceptable levels of inflation,' Yellen tells senators
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States faces "unacceptable levels of inflation" and an appropriate budgetary stance is needed to help dampen inflationary pressures without undermining the economy, U....
Jun 07, 2022 – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is seated to testify before a Senate Finance Committee hearing on President Biden's 2023 budget, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 7, 2022. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Uvalde shooting, abortion ruling heighten U.S. extremist threats, DHS says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Texas school shooting, a looming Supreme Court decision on abortion and grievances about security at the U.S.-Mexico border could mobilize American extremists to violence, the...
Jun 07, 2022 FILE PHOTO: Flowers, toys, and other objects to remember the victims of the deadliest U.S. school mass shooting in nearly a decade, resulting in the death of 19 children and two teachers, are pictured at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, U.S., May 30, 2022. REUTERS/Veronica G. Cardenas/File Photo
Schumer gives more time for U.S. Senate gun legislation talks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday that he is giving negotiators in the chamber more time to try to reach a deal on gun legislation. "Senator (Chris) Murp...
Jun 07, 2022 FILE PHOTO: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) answers questions during the weekly Democratic news conference at the United States Capitol building in Washington, U.S., May 24, 2022. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
