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Israel rescues four hostages in Gaza; Hamas says 210 Palestinians killed in Israeli assault
JERUSALEM/CAIRO (Reuters) -Israeli forces rescued four hostages held by Hamas since October in a raid in Gaza on Saturday while over 200 Palestinians were killed in airstrikes in the same area, accord...
Jun 08, 2024 Ramat Gan, June 8, 2024. REUTERS/Marko Djurica
Biden, Macron to discuss Israel and Ukraine in pomp-filled state visit
PARIS (Reuters) - Fresh from commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day, French President Emmanuel Macron will host U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday for a state visit marked by pomp and a parade ...
Jun 08, 2024 Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 6, 2024. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
New housing, sidewalk improvements coming to Peoria through federal tax dollars
PEORIA, Ill. - Federal tax dollars will fund two projects in the Peoria area. Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-Moline) was joined by leaders from Peoria on Friday to announce a total of $1 million in fund...
Jun 07, 2024 (T.J. Carson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
UPDATE: Man armed with rifle surrenders to police
UPDATE: PEORIA, Ill. - A police standoff at a Peoria house ends without incident and the arrest of one man. Police were called to a residence on South Blaine Street on a report of trouble with a man. ...
Jun 07, 2024 Peoria County Sheriff's Office
Peoria felon sentenced in federal court for possession of a firearm
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria man, 35-year-old Christopher Melahn, was sentenced this week to two years in prison, followed by three years supervised release for possessing a firearm as a felon. Co-defendan...
Jun 07, 2024 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
As Trump narrows VP search, his short list is nearly all men
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When the topic of Donald Trump's potential running mate arose at a Manhattan fundraiser last week, the Republican presidential candidate gave high marks to contenders including ...
Jun 07, 2024 FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) boards an elevator to attend a Republican Senate luncheon at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
US job gains surge past expectations, wage growth quickens
(Reuters) -The U.S. economy created far more jobs than expected in May and annual wage growth reaccelerated, underscoring the resilience of the labor market and reducing the likelihood the Federal Res...
Jun 07, 2024 FILE PHOTO: A “Help Wanted” sign hangs in restaurant window in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S., January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
UPDATE: Hunter Biden's daughter testifies at his criminal gun trial
UPDATED 12:51 P.M. WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) -Hunter Biden's daughter Naomi testified about her father's drug treatment as part of his defense on Friday at a criminal trial where he stands accuse...
Jun 07, 2024 Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, and his wife Melissa Cohen Biden, arrive at the federal court for his trial on criminal gun charges in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., June 7, 2024. REUTERS/Hannah Beier
Tremont Turkey Festival underway with food and fun all weekend
TREMONT, Ill. - The Tremont Turkey Festival is underway, with turkey sandwiches, hot wings and Strawberry Shortcakes for everyone. The annual festival kicked off Thursday night with dozens of vendors ...
Jun 07, 2024 turkeyfestival.com
UPDATE: Biden apologizes to Zelenskiy for congressional delays to US aid
UPDATED 1:53 P.M. PARIS (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden met Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Paris on Friday, apologized for congressional delays in approving the latest U.S. aid package, ...
Jun 07, 2024 U.S. President Joe Biden holds a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Paris, France, June 7, 2024. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
