Category Archives: Top Stories
US job growth accelerates in January, unemployment rate falls to 4.3%
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - U.S. job growth accelerated in January and the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, signs of labor market stability that could give the Federal Reserve room...
Feb 11, 2026 A “Help Wanted” sign hangs in restaurant window in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S., January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Investigators release video of masked man in Nancy Guthrie abduction
By Erica Stapleton and Jana Winter TUCSON, Arizona, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Authorities on Tuesday released video of an armed man in a ski mask tampering with the doorbell camera at the Arizona home of U.S...
Feb 11, 2026 An image captured by a security camera shows what the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) describes as an armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera at Nancy Guthrie's front door the morning of her disappearance at her home in Tucson, Arizona, U.S., February 1, 2026. Pima County Sheriff's Department/Handout via REUTERS
Update: US FAA reopens El Paso airspace, says no threat to commercial aviation
Updated at 8:12 a.m. WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration lifted its temporary closure of airspace over El Paso on Wednesday, saying all flights will resume as norma...
Feb 11, 2026 A satellite image of El Paso International Airport, in El Paso, Texas, U.S., in this handout picture taken on February 6, 2026. Planet Labs PBC/Handout via REUTERS.
Britney Spears sells rights to music catalogue
LONDON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Pop star Britney Spears has sold her rights to her music catalogue to independent music publisher Primary Wave, the latest artist to strike a deal for her work. Entertainmen...
Feb 11, 2026 FILE PHOTO: Britney Spears poses at the premiere of "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 22, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo
Bondi to face questions on Epstein files in House testimony
By Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will appear before a House of Representatives panel on Wednesday, where lawmakers are expected to press her on the Ju...
Feb 11, 2026 U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 7, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Trump administration again rejects Illinois' request for disaster aid from August storm
Article Summary The Trump administration rejected an Illinois request for a major disaster declaration for a second time on Feb. 7. The request was related to severe storms that impacted northern Illi...
Feb 11, 2026 This graphic from the National Weather Service shows the impact of the August 2025 storm in the
Chicago area.
Olympics-Ice hockey-US hand Canada first-ever shutout at Games in stunning rout
MILAN, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The United States sent a message with a resounding 5-0 win over depleted rivals Canada in the Milano Cortina group stage on Tuesday, handing the defending Olympic champions t...
Feb 10, 2026 Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Women's Preliminary Round - Group A - Canada vs United States - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 10, 2026. General view as Canada and United States players shake hands after the match REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Woman accused of Central Peoria crash released by Peoria County judge
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria County judge has released from custody a woman accused of a crash in Central Peoria that left another driver paralyzed. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 28-year...
Feb 10, 2026 28-year-old Ganala Johnson. (Peoria County Jail)
Man convicted of murdering his girlfriend and neighbor in Peoria in 2024 shooting
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man has been found guilty for the shooting deaths of his girlfriend and a neighbor two years ago. The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office says 44-year-old Stevie Linwood wa...
Feb 10, 2026 (Peoria County Sheriff's Office/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Peoria Public Schools considering allowing Peoria Police access to its camera feeds
PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Public Schools Board is debating whether or not to let Peoria Police have access to the district's cameras. The board tabled a resolution Monday night regarding the topic. Pe...
Feb 10, 2026 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
