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US says Proud Boys were 'thirsting for violence' as Jan. 6 trial wraps up
(Reuters) - A U.S. prosecutor on Monday said leaders of the Proud Boys were "thirsting for violence and organizing for action" ahead of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, as the criminal tri...
TJ Carson Apr 24, 2023 FILE PHOTO: A mob of supporters of then-U.S. President Donald Trump climb through a window they broke as they storm the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis
Bed Bath & Beyond shares plunge 25% as retailer goes bankrupt
(Reuters) -Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc plunged about 25% on Monday after the home goods retailer's long fight to save its business ended in bankruptcy. The once high-flying company filed for b...
TJ Carson Apr 24, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen at a Bed Bath & Beyond store in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., June 29, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
Biden's domestic policy adviser Susan Rice departs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House domestic policy adviser Susan Rice is departing after two years, U.S. President Joe Biden said in a statement on Monday praising her efforts on healthcare and immigr...
Julia Bradley Apr 24, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice talks about government student loan forgiveness during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 24, 2022. REUTERS/Leah Millis
'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Strictly' judge Len Goodman dies aged 78
LONDON (Reuters) - Len Goodman, the head judge on British television dancing competition "Strictly Come Dancing" and its U.S. version "Dancing with the Stars", has died aged 78, the BBC said on Monday...
Julia Bradley Apr 24, 2023 FILE PHOTO: Len Goodman, ballroom dancing expert and one of the judges on the television series "Dancing with the Stars", poses at the premiere of "Pirates of the Caribbean At World's End" at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, May 19, 2007. REUTERS/Fred Prouser
Rivermen season ends with loss to Roanoke in the semi-finals
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Rivermen's season ended Sunday afternoon as the team lost Game Three of the semi-finals to the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs 5-3. Peoria's season ends after a first-place finish i...
Julia Bradley Apr 24, 2023 (Peoria Rivermen)
US House to vote on Republican debt limit bill this week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Sunday the House would vote on his spending and debt bill this week, and invited President Joe Biden to di...
Julia Bradley Apr 24, 2023 FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Capitol building is seen in Washington, U.S., April 5, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
US evacuated under 100 people from embassy in Sudan amid fighting
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - All U.S. government personnel were evacuated from Washington's embassy in Khartoum, as well as a small number of diplomatic personnel from other countries, U.S. officials said o...
Julia Bradley Apr 24, 2023 Smoke is seen rise from buildings during clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum North, Sudan. April 22, 2023. REUTERS/ Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah
Woodford Co. crash leaves one dead and several others injured
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. -- A Lacon woman died after a two-vehicle crash in Woodford County Saturday night. Illinois State Police said the crash happened around 5:55 p.m. on Rt. 26, just north of N. Rive...
Julia Bradley Apr 24, 2023 Midwest Communications
Alabama man arrested in Peoria after reckless driving
PEORIA, Ill. - An Alabama man was arrested after officers observed him driving recklessly early Saturday morning. Peoria Police says a vehicle driven by 23-year-old Kyle Patrick was observed driving r...
TJ Carson Apr 23, 2023 (Peoria County Jail)
Woman arrested early Friday morning after Shot Spotter alert
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria woman was arrested early Friday morning after a Shot Spotter alert. Peoria Police says officers were dispatched to the area of Madison and Green Streets at around 12:45 A.M. af...
TJ Carson Apr 23, 2023 (Peoria County Jail)