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Afghan Taliban member freed from US custody in exchange for two Americans, Kabul says
KABUL (Reuters) -The United States has freed an Afghan convicted by an American court on charges of drug smuggling and terrorism in exchange for two U.S. citizens held in Afghanistan, authorities in K...
Jan 21, 2025 A man, believed to be released Afghan citizen Khan Mohammad, appears after his release from a California prison following a prisoner exchange between the Afghanistan and the U.S., in this undated picture obtained from social media, said to be taken in Afghanistan. Ministry of Foreign Affairs ? Afghanistan via REUTERS
After taking office, Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Donald Trump pardoned about 1,500 of his supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol four years ago as he moved swiftly to impose his will on the U.S. government just hours after re...
Jan 21, 2025 Washington , DC - January 20: Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump takes part in a signing ceremony in the President’s Room following the 60th inaugural ceremony on January 20, 2025, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Also in attendance are: Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), newly sworn-in Vice President JD Vance, Melania Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.). Melina Mara/Pool via REUTERS
After inauguration, Trump signs orders in front of a cheering crowd
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Donald Trump moved swiftly to impose his will on the U.S. government as he reclaimed the presidency on Monday, taking steps to curb immigration, slash environmental regulations a...
Jan 20, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump shows a signed executive order as U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance looks on during a rally on the inauguration day of his second Presidential term, inside Capital One, in Washington, U.S. January 20, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Victim identified in Sunday morning fatal shooting in North Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. - The victim in a fatal shooting at a Peoria apartment complex on Sunday morning has been identified. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood says 37-year-old Latrista Warfield was pronounced...
Jan 20, 2025 (Midwest Communications)
Reports: Bears set to hire Lions OC Ben Johnson as head coach
The Chicago Bears are closing in on a deal to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their next head coach, according to multiple reports on Monday. Johnson will take over a Bears tea...
Jan 20, 2025 Dec 22, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson before a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images/ File Photo
Trump to sign orders ending diversity programs, declare sex cannot be changed
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump will immediately issue executive orders that slash diversity, equity and inclusion programs and proclaim the U.S. government will only recognize two sexes ...
Jan 20, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Stickers in the shape of a heart with a trans flag are pictured in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, U.S., March 29, 2023. REUTERS/Hannah Beier/File Photo
Trump pledges to save America from decline, vows swift border crackdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump pledged to rescue America from what he described as years of betrayal and decline after he was sworn in as president on Monday, prioritizing a crackdown on illegal ...
Jan 20, 2025 Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. SAUL LOEB/Pool via REUTERS
Friends of Central Illinois opens Peoria's first LGBTQ+ community center
PEORIA, Ill. - The first home base for Peoria's LGBTQ+ community opened its doors Monday. Friends of Central Illinois cut the ribbon on its new location on East War Memorial Drive with supporters in a...
Jan 20, 2025 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
MLK Jr. Luncheon at the Peoria Civic Center
PEORIA Ill. - Locals gathered to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Monday afternoon, in Peoria. A luncheon was held at the Peoria Civic Center. Michael Hurt, with the Peoria Employees fo...
Jan 20, 2025
Man arrested for breaking into West Peoria City Hall construction site
WEST PEORIA, Ill. - A West Peoria man was arrested after a burglary was reported at the construction site of the new West Peoria City Hall on Friday. 29-year-old Quentrell Walker faces charges of resi...
Jan 20, 2025 (Peoria County Jail)
