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WEATHER ALERT

11 advisories in effect for 9 regions in the area

CHICAGO


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14 hours ago

Mets place Brett Baty on IL with oblique strain, potentially ending his season

Read full article: Mets place Brett Baty on IL with oblique strain, potentially ending his season

The New York Mets have placed Brett Baty on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain, potentially ending the third baseman’s season.

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14 hours ago

Chicago Cubs place RHP Cade Horton on the 15-day IL with a rib injury

Read full article: Chicago Cubs place RHP Cade Horton on the 15-day IL with a rib injury

The Chicago Cubs have placed Cade Horton on the 15-day injured list, sidelining the right-hander for their first-round playoff series against San Diego.

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1 day ago

Trump's transportation department pulls trail and bike grants it deems 'hostile' to cars

Read full article: Trump's transportation department pulls trail and bike grants it deems 'hostile' to cars

President Donald Trump's transportation department has been reversing grants for recreational trails and bicycle lanes.

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2 days ago

Chicago area center in Trump's immigration crackdown sparks complaints of inhumane conditions

Read full article: Chicago area center in Trump's immigration crackdown sparks complaints of inhumane conditions

A boarded-up building in a small Chicago suburb has become the front line of a federal immigration crackdown in the nation's third-largest city.

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2 days ago

Wisconsin Planned Parenthood pauses abortions amid federal Medicaid funding cut

Read full article: Wisconsin Planned Parenthood pauses abortions amid federal Medicaid funding cut

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin says it will stop scheduling patients for abortions starting next week as it works to provide the service in the face of Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill.

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3 days ago

Trump administration to hold back grants from NYC, Chicago, Fairfax schools over bathroom policies

Read full article: Trump administration to hold back grants from NYC, Chicago, Fairfax schools over bathroom policies

The Trump administration says three major public school districts could lose $24 million in funding because of their policies supporting transgender students.

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ICE denies using excessive force as it broadens immigration arrests in Chicago

Read full article: ICE denies using excessive force as it broadens immigration arrests in Chicago

An immigration enforcement operation in the Chicago area is troubling immigrants and activists because of what they say are increasingly aggressive tactics.

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More than 400 arrests made in Chicago area operation so far, top immigration official says

Read full article: More than 400 arrests made in Chicago area operation so far, top immigration official says

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have arrested over 400 people in the Chicago area as part of an operation that began less than two weeks ago.

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As immigration arrests spike in Chicago, activists escalate tactics to fight back

Read full article: As immigration arrests spike in Chicago, activists escalate tactics to fight back

As encounters with federal immigration agents around Chicago increase, tactics used by activists and immigrant leaders to fight back are also escalating.

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McDonald's plans $200 million investment to promote regenerative practices on US cattle ranches

Read full article: McDonald's plans $200 million investment to promote regenerative practices on US cattle ranches

McDonald’s said Monday it plans to invest $200 million over the next seven years to promote regenerative agriculture practices on cattle ranches.

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Chicago suburb where Pope Leo XIV grew up celebrates his 70th birthday with gospel music, balloons

Read full article: Chicago suburb where Pope Leo XIV grew up celebrates his 70th birthday with gospel music, balloons

The Chicago suburb where Pope Leo XIV grew up is celebrating his 70th birthday with gospel music and a balloon release outside his boyhood home.

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Anthony Rizzo retires with the Chicago Cubs, nearly catches home run in Wrigley bleachers

Read full article: Anthony Rizzo retires with the Chicago Cubs, nearly catches home run in Wrigley bleachers

Anthony Rizzo celebrated his retirement in the famed bleachers in Wrigley Field.

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New dad McCarthy back at practice with Vikings, while Darrisaw ruled out as knee recovery continues

Read full article: New dad McCarthy back at practice with Vikings, while Darrisaw ruled out as knee recovery continues

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.

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New Chicago immigration campaign prompts confusion as city braces for federal intervention

Read full article: New Chicago immigration campaign prompts confusion as city braces for federal intervention

The Department of Homeland Security is trumpeting the start of a new immigration operation in Chicago that's stirring up fresh confusion and anxiety.

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The Latest: Trump intensifies promises of federal law enforcement action in Chicago

Read full article: The Latest: Trump intensifies promises of federal law enforcement action in Chicago

President Donald Trump has amplified his promises to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to Chicago by posting a parody image from “Apocalypse Now” featuring a ball of flames as helicopters zoom over the nation’s third-largest city.

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Chicago churches urge calm resistance ahead of expected federal intervention

Read full article: Chicago churches urge calm resistance ahead of expected federal intervention

As Chicago braces for an influx of federal immigration agents and possibly National Guard troops, churches citywide are turning up their response from the pulpit.

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Trump threatens Chicago with apocalyptic force and Pritzker calls him a 'wannabe dictator'

Read full article: Trump threatens Chicago with apocalyptic force and Pritzker calls him a 'wannabe dictator'

President Donald Trump is amplifying his promises to dispatch the National Guard to Chicago by posting a parody image from “Apocalypse Now" featuring a ball of flames as helicopters zoom overhead.

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Joe Biden undergoes surgery to remove skin cancer on forehead

Read full article: Joe Biden undergoes surgery to remove skin cancer on forehead

Joe Biden recently underwent surgery to remove skin cancer lesions.

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Cubs rookie Cade Horton doesn't mind early hook, even with a no-hitter going

Read full article: Cubs rookie Cade Horton doesn't mind early hook, even with a no-hitter going

Chicago Cubs rookie starter Cade Horton has been almost unhittable since the All-Star break.

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Albies' single in 7th for Braves breaks up combined no-hit bid by Cubs

Read full article: Albies' single in 7th for Braves breaks up combined no-hit bid by Cubs

A combined no-hit bid by Chicago Cubs teammates Cade Horton and Ben Brown was broken up Wednesday night when Ozzie Albies singled leading off the seventh inning.

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Chicago prepares for an influx of National Guard troops and immigration agents

Read full article: Chicago prepares for an influx of National Guard troops and immigration agents

Chicago residents are bracing for an influx of military patrols and immigration agents in the coming days.

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Trump suggests National Guard could go into New Orleans, a blue city in a red state

Read full article: Trump suggests National Guard could go into New Orleans, a blue city in a red state

President Trump suggests New Orleans could be his next target for deploying the National Guard to fight crime.

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US job openings slip to 7.2 million in July, more evidence the American labor market is cooling

Read full article: US job openings slip to 7.2 million in July, more evidence the American labor market is cooling

U.S. employers posted 7.2 million job vacancies in July as the American labor market continued to cool.

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Trump says he's set to order federal intervention in Chicago and Baltimore, despite local opposition

Read full article: Trump says he's set to order federal intervention in Chicago and Baltimore, despite local opposition

President Donald Trump says he will direct federal law enforcement intervention to combat crime in Chicago and Baltimore, despite staunch opposition from state and local officials in both cities.

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As WNBA regular season comes down to final days, playoff picture is still muddled

Read full article: As WNBA regular season comes down to final days, playoff picture is still muddled

The playoff picture in the WNBA is unclear with nine days remaining in the regular season.

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Chicago Cubs agree to a 1-year contract with first baseman Carlos Santana, AP source says

Read full article: Chicago Cubs agree to a 1-year contract with first baseman Carlos Santana, AP source says

The Chicago Cubs have added Carlos Santana, agreeing to a one-year contract with the veteran first baseman that puts him in the mix for the playoffs, according to a person familiar with the deal.

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DHS Secretary Noem confirms more ICE resources are heading to Chicago for immigration crackdown

Read full article: DHS Secretary Noem confirms more ICE resources are heading to Chicago for immigration crackdown

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the Trump administration will soon expand immigration operations in Chicago.

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Chicago mayor defies Trump's immigration crackdown plan for the city

Read full article: Chicago mayor defies Trump's immigration crackdown plan for the city

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order to counter the Trump administration's plan to send federal officers into the city.

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Micah Parsons joins other NFL stars traded away during their primes

Read full article: Micah Parsons joins other NFL stars traded away during their primes

The Dallas Cowboys have traded Micah Parsons to Green Bay after four dominant seasons.

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Trump suggests more US cities need National Guard but crime stats tell a different story

Read full article: Trump suggests more US cities need National Guard but crime stats tell a different story

President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard to Chicago and other big cities as a way to fight crime.

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'Leave our kids alone': Schools reopen in DC with parents on edge over Trump's armed patrols

Read full article: 'Leave our kids alone': Schools reopen in DC with parents on edge over Trump's armed patrols

Public schools have reopened in the nation’s capital with parents on edge over the presence of thousands of National Guard troops, some armed, and federal law enforcement officers.

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Frank Nazar insists he is the same guy after agreeing to extension with the Blackhawks

Read full article: Frank Nazar insists he is the same guy after agreeing to extension with the Blackhawks

As far as Frank Nazar is concerned, everything is pretty much the same.

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NFL stars under pressure: Which players have the most to prove this season?

Read full article: NFL stars under pressure: Which players have the most to prove this season?

Several big-name NFL players are under pressure this season, with their futures and their teams' success on the line.

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Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against diversity programs at schools and colleges

Read full article: Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against diversity programs at schools and colleges

A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation’s schools and universities.

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Mira Sorvino to star as Roxie Hart in 'Chicago' on Broadway

Read full article: Mira Sorvino to star as Roxie Hart in 'Chicago' on Broadway

Mira Sorvino is set to make her Broadway debut this fall in the musical “Chicago.”.

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Cleveland has cut AL Central deficit from 15 1/2 games to 6. The record divisional comeback is 14

Read full article: Cleveland has cut AL Central deficit from 15 1/2 games to 6. The record divisional comeback is 14

The Cleveland Guardians have been on a bit of a tear despite off-field challenges.

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White Sox celebrate showman Bill Veeck with wedding, 50-foot hot dog, petting zoo at ballgame

Read full article: White Sox celebrate showman Bill Veeck with wedding, 50-foot hot dog, petting zoo at ballgame

The Chicago White Sox threw a party that would have made Bill Veeck proud.

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FAFSA application is open for early testing. Here's what to know.

Read full article: FAFSA application is open for early testing. Here's what to know.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-27 school year has opened for a limited number of students as part of a beta test, according to the Department of Education.

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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem gives update on ICE efforts

Read full article: U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem gives update on ICE efforts

The Department of Homeland Security has removed age limits for new hires at the agency responsible for immigration enforcement.

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McDonald's posts better-than-expected sales as chicken strips, Minecraft meal drive traffic

Read full article: McDonald's posts better-than-expected sales as chicken strips, Minecraft meal drive traffic

Hot products like a “Minecraft”-themed meal helped McDonald’s turn around its sagging sales in the second quarter.

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WNBA says fan was arrested for throwing sex toy in Atlanta, threatens ejection, ban moving forward

Read full article: WNBA says fan was arrested for throwing sex toy in Atlanta, threatens ejection, ban moving forward

The WNBA said Saturday that the individual who threw a sex toy on the court at an Atlanta Dream game earlier in the week was arrested and that any person throwing objects onto the court will be ejected from the arena and face a minimum one-year ban.

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Wrigley Field chosen to host 2027 All-Star Game. Manfred downplays spat with Phillies' Harper

Read full article: Wrigley Field chosen to host 2027 All-Star Game. Manfred downplays spat with Phillies' Harper

The Friendly Confines are set to host The Midsummer Classic.

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Kyle Schwarber will defer his Indiana University Hall of Fame selection because of attendance rule

Read full article: Kyle Schwarber will defer his Indiana University Hall of Fame selection because of attendance rule

All-Star Game MVP Kyle Schwarber is deferring his selection to the Indiana University Athletics Hall of Fame because of a rule requiring all living inductees to attend the ceremony.

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Yankees bolster outfield, acquire veteran Austin Slater from the White Sox

Read full article: Yankees bolster outfield, acquire veteran Austin Slater from the White Sox

Austin Slater is heading to the New York Yankees, giving them another right-handed bat they can plug into a part-time role down the stretch.

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Fans reel after successive deaths of Hulk Hogan, Ozzy Osbourne and other celebrities

Read full article: Fans reel after successive deaths of Hulk Hogan, Ozzy Osbourne and other celebrities

Fans are reeling following the successive deaths of celebrities including “The Cosby Show” actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, jazz performer Chuck Mangione, wrestler Hulk Hogan, heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne and baseball star Ryne Sandberg.

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Texas man pleads guilty to stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark and gets 2 1/2 years in prison

Read full article: Texas man pleads guilty to stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark and gets 2 1/2 years in prison

A 55-year-old Texas man who told police he was in “an imaginary relationship” with WNBA star Caitlin Clark was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to stalking and harassing the Indiana Fever guard.

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Immigration judges fired by Trump administration say they will fight back

Read full article: Immigration judges fired by Trump administration say they will fight back

Federal immigration judges fired by the Trump administration are filing appeals, pursuing legal action and speaking out in an unusually public campaign to fight for their jobs.

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NASCAR will hold first street race on active military base at Naval Base Coronado in 2026

Read full article: NASCAR will hold first street race on active military base at Naval Base Coronado in 2026

NASCAR will hold a street race on Naval Base Coronado in Southern California next June as a replacement for its downtown Chicago event that ran the last three years.

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Rich Hill becomes oldest player in majors at 45 with start against Cubs

Read full article: Rich Hill becomes oldest player in majors at 45 with start against Cubs

Kansas City’s Rich Hill seemed a bit rusty in his return to the majors as baseball’s oldest active player.

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Lloyd Howell steps down as executive director of NFL Players Association

Read full article: Lloyd Howell steps down as executive director of NFL Players Association

Lloyd Howell has resigned as executive director of the NFL Players Association, citing distractions his leadership has caused in recent weeks.

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Survivors' lawyers say Illinois has one of nation's worst records on sex abuse in juvenile detention

Read full article: Survivors' lawyers say Illinois has one of nation's worst records on sex abuse in juvenile detention

Illinois has one of the nation’s worst problems with child sex abuse at juvenile detention centers.

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Shane van Gisbergen dominates on another road course, wins at Sonoma to extend streak

Read full article: Shane van Gisbergen dominates on another road course, wins at Sonoma to extend streak

Shane van Gisbergen extended his winning streak to two straight and three victories in the last five weeks with yet another dominating run on a road course.

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From one 14 to another, White Sox great Konerko gets gift from Pope Leo XIV in honor of 2005 title

Read full article: From one 14 to another, White Sox great Konerko gets gift from Pope Leo XIV in honor of 2005 title

White Sox great Paul Konerko got a present from one No. 14 to another in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship run — a jersey signed by noted Chicago fan Pope Leo XIV.

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NASCAR’s first in-season tournament adds some drama to the Cup Series finish in Chicago

Read full article: NASCAR’s first in-season tournament adds some drama to the Cup Series finish in Chicago

NASCAR’s first in-season tournament hasn’t made much of an impression on its drivers so far.

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Busch hits 3 homers and Cubs set club record with 8 in 11-3 rout of Cardinals

Read full article: Busch hits 3 homers and Cubs set club record with 8 in 11-3 rout of Cardinals

Michael Busch hit three home runs, Pete Crow-Armstrong connected twice and the Chicago Cubs went deep a franchise-record eight times in pounding the St. Louis Cardinals 11-3 for their fourth straight victory.

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Military honors bestowed on Illinois veteran identified nearly a decade after death

Read full article: Military honors bestowed on Illinois veteran identified nearly a decade after death

A veteran who died in Chicago without any recollection of their life has been memorialized in a funeral service with military honors.

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Giants exercise contract option on manager Bob Melvin for the 2026 season

Read full article: Giants exercise contract option on manager Bob Melvin for the 2026 season

The San Francisco Giants are showing their confidence in manager Bob Melvin, exercising his contract option for the 2026 season.

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Future of NASCAR's downtown Chicago weekend is unclear going into the third year of contract

Read full article: Future of NASCAR's downtown Chicago weekend is unclear going into the third year of contract

When it comes to NASCAR’s return to downtown Chicago, Julie Giese has a long list of responsibilities.

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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte reveals fan who brought him to tears shouted he messaged his late mother

Read full article: Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte reveals fan who brought him to tears shouted he messaged his late mother

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte said a fan in Chicago who brought him to tears during a game against the White Sox this week shouted that he messaged his late mother the previous night.

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Team USA's Bobby Witt Jr. ready for bigger role in 2026 World Baseball Classic

Read full article: Team USA's Bobby Witt Jr. ready for bigger role in 2026 World Baseball Classic

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is going to again play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

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Arizona Diamondbacks fighting their way through a rash of injuries

Read full article: Arizona Diamondbacks fighting their way through a rash of injuries

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been snakebit all season.

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Fan banned by MLB after heckling Dbacks' Marte to tears with barb about late mother, AP source says

Read full article: Fan banned by MLB after heckling Dbacks' Marte to tears with barb about late mother, AP source says

A 22-year-old fan who heckled Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Tuesday night has been banned indefinitely from all major league stadiums, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.

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Comedy and crime fighting join forces for police learning leadership skills

Read full article: Comedy and crime fighting join forces for police learning leadership skills

The University of Chicago Crime Lab's Policing Leadership Academy tackles some serious topics like how to make data-driven decisions or how to help officers handle on-the-job trauma.

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What to know about debate over protesters and ICE agents wearing masks amid immigration crackdowns

Read full article: What to know about debate over protesters and ICE agents wearing masks amid immigration crackdowns

People fearful of being arrested for wearing masks while protesting immigration raids in Los Angeles and other cities have voiced anger over Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents covering their faces.

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Cal Raleigh caps big series for Seattle with major league-leading 31st homer

Read full article: Cal Raleigh caps big series for Seattle with major league-leading 31st homer

There is no stopping Cal Raleigh at the moment.

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Sports play through another dangerously hot day in parts of the US

Read full article: Sports play through another dangerously hot day in parts of the US

Several major league teams played through a second straight day of muggy conditions as dangerously hot temperatures dominated parts of the United States during a June heat wave.

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Eastern half of US sweltering again, with dangerous heat wave expected to last until midweek

Read full article: Eastern half of US sweltering again, with dangerous heat wave expected to last until midweek

Tens of millions of people across the Midwest and East are enduring another sweltering day of dangerously hot temperatures as a sprawling June heat wave grips much of the U.S. Most of the northeastern quadrant of the country from Minnesota to Maine was under some type of heat advisory Sunday.

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Reds' Elly De La Cruz and Mariners reliever Trent Thornton fall ill while playing in extreme heat

Read full article: Reds' Elly De La Cruz and Mariners reliever Trent Thornton fall ill while playing in extreme heat

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz and Seattle Mariners reliever Trent Thornton got sick while playing in the extreme heat that covered much of the United States.

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Lefty Shota Imanaga will rejoin the Cubs next week in St. Louis

Read full article: Lefty Shota Imanaga will rejoin the Cubs next week in St. Louis

Left-hander Shota Imanaga will rejoin the Chicago Cubs early next week in St. Louis following a sharp Triple-A rehab start on Friday.

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A tornado that swept through a rural town in North Dakota left at least 3 people dead

Read full article: A tornado that swept through a rural town in North Dakota left at least 3 people dead

Three people are dead and a regional airport has been heavily damaged after powerful winds including a tornado swept across the upper U.S. Midwest.

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Cal Raleigh breaks Johnny Bench's record for homers by a catcher before All-Star break

Read full article: Cal Raleigh breaks Johnny Bench's record for homers by a catcher before All-Star break

Cal Raleigh broke Hall of Famer Johnny Bench’s 1970 record for home runs by a catcher before the All-Star break, hitting his major league-leading 28th and 29th in the Seattle Mariners’ 9-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.

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Raleigh homers twice, breaks Bench's record in the Mariners' 9-4 victory over the Cubs

Read full article: Raleigh homers twice, breaks Bench's record in the Mariners' 9-4 victory over the Cubs

Cal Raleigh broke Johnny Bench’s record for home runs by a catcher before the All-Star break, hitting his major league-leading 28th and 29th in the Seattle Mariners’ 9-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.

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R. Kelly claims prison officials plotted to kill him. Judge denies his release

Read full article: R. Kelly claims prison officials plotted to kill him. Judge denies his release

A judge has denied singer R. Kelly’s request for furlough from prison after the convicted sex offender accused federal prison officials of plotting to murder him.

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Cubs legend Sammy Sosa returns to Wrigley Field after 20-plus-year hiatus

Read full article: Cubs legend Sammy Sosa returns to Wrigley Field after 20-plus-year hiatus

Legendary Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley Field for the first time in more than 20 years before Chicago’s game with the Seattle Mariners.

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Singer R. Kelly alleges mistreatment after hospitalization and prison 'murder plot'

Read full article: Singer R. Kelly alleges mistreatment after hospitalization and prison 'murder plot'

R. Kelly's attorneys say the R&B singer collapsed in prison and was hospitalized.

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In White Sox stadium broadcast, Pope Leo XIV sends message of hope to Chicago and the US

Read full article: In White Sox stadium broadcast, Pope Leo XIV sends message of hope to Chicago and the US

In his first words directed specifically to Americans, Pope Leo XIV told young people on Saturday how to find hope and meaning in their lives through God and in service to others.

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Chicago Sky are struggling out of the gate with a new coach and revamped roster

Read full article: Chicago Sky are struggling out of the gate with a new coach and revamped roster

The Chicago Sky are struggling with a new coach and revamped roster.

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Nancy Wilson's stolen custom-built Telecaster guitar was recovered by police in New Jersey

Read full article: Nancy Wilson's stolen custom-built Telecaster guitar was recovered by police in New Jersey

Police say they've retrieved one of the two irreplaceable instruments owned by the rock band Heart that were stolen in Atlantic City, New Jersey, two weeks ago.

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Video shows dolphin calf birth and first breath at Chicago zoo. Mom's friend helped

Read full article: Video shows dolphin calf birth and first breath at Chicago zoo. Mom's friend helped

A bottlenose dolphin at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago gave birth to a calf early Saturday morning with the help of a fellow mom.

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Chicago police say an officer was accidentally shot and killed by her partner

Read full article: Chicago police say an officer was accidentally shot and killed by her partner

Chicago police officials say an officer killed this week was accidentally shot and killed by her partner after they encountered someone with a rifle when they chased a suspect into an apartment.

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White Sox reach agreement for potential future sale of controlling interest to Justin Ishbia

Read full article: White Sox reach agreement for potential future sale of controlling interest to Justin Ishbia

The Chicago White Sox have reached an agreement that will give Justin Ishbia, the brother of Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia, the chance to buy a future controlling interest in the club.

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Arrest made in theft of instruments stolen from the rock band Heart at New Jersey venue

Read full article: Arrest made in theft of instruments stolen from the rock band Heart at New Jersey venue

Authorities have made an arrest in the theft of two irreplaceable instruments owned by members of the rock band Heart that were stolen from a venue in New Jersey last weekend.

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Fans around the world queue up in long lines for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 launch

Read full article: Fans around the world queue up in long lines for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 launch

Throngs of gamers stood in long lines outside of stores hours before they opened from Tokyo to New York City in hopes of snaring a long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 video game console.

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Rock band Heart offering reward for instruments stolen from New Jersey venue

Read full article: Rock band Heart offering reward for instruments stolen from New Jersey venue

Two irreplaceable instruments owned by members of the rock band Heart were stolen from a venue in New Jersey last weekend as the group prepared to launch a nationwide tour.

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Reds star Elly De La Cruz homers after learning of the death of his sister

Read full article: Reds star Elly De La Cruz homers after learning of the death of his sister

Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz played with a heavy heart.

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More Americans file for jobless aid but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty over tariffs

Read full article: More Americans file for jobless aid but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty over tariffs

Filings for U.S. jobless aid jumped last week but American workers broadly remain secure in their jobs despite economic uncertainty over global trade.

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Texas lawmakers fail to pass ban on social media for those under 18

Read full article: Texas lawmakers fail to pass ban on social media for those under 18

A push in Texas to ban children under 18 years old from social media platforms has failed at the state Capitol.

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Fictional fiction: A newspaper's summer book list recommends nonexistent books. Blame AI

Read full article: Fictional fiction: A newspaper's summer book list recommends nonexistent books. Blame AI

There's another artificial intelligence blunder impacting news organizations.

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Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese help WNBA to stellar ratings in opening weekend

Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese help WNBA to stellar ratings in opening weekend

It was a busy opening weekend for the WNBA with record breaking performances and ratings as the league’s stars shined.

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White Sox unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV and his World Series appearance

Read full article: White Sox unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV and his World Series appearance

There is a new landmark at the home of the Chicago White Sox — Section 140, Row 19, Seat 2.

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White Sox to unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV

Read full article: White Sox to unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV

The Chicago White Sox plan to unveil a graphic installation on Monday that honors Pope Leo XIV.

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Bears shift focus for new enclosed stadium back to the suburbs from the Chicago lakefront

Read full article: Bears shift focus for new enclosed stadium back to the suburbs from the Chicago lakefront

The Chicago Bears seem to have shifted their attention for a new enclosed stadium back to the suburbs from the city’s lakefront, citing “significant progress” with local leaders to build on a tract of land they own in Arlington Heights.

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Cooper Flagg is still just a kid from Maine. And he's out to silence all doubters

Read full article: Cooper Flagg is still just a kid from Maine. And he's out to silence all doubters

Cooper Flagg is starting to settle into his new reality.

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Popular Turkish American online political commentator detained, questioned at Chicago airport

Read full article: Popular Turkish American online political commentator detained, questioned at Chicago airport

A popular Turkish American online streamer who is critical of President Donald Trump was recently detained and questioned at O’Hare International Airport after his flight from Paris landed in Chicago.

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Nodule found in former President Joe Biden’s prostate during routine physical exam

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A small nodule has been found in the prostate of former President Joe Biden during a routine physical exam.

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Rick Welts was at the 1st NBA lottery. And he was there when Mavs won a chance to draft Cooper Flagg

Read full article: Rick Welts was at the 1st NBA lottery. And he was there when Mavs won a chance to draft Cooper Flagg

Rick Welts was there, 40 years to the date earlier, when the NBA draft lottery got started.

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Elko makes his first hit count: His 3-run homer lifts the White Sox over the Marlins 4-2

Read full article: Elko makes his first hit count: His 3-run homer lifts the White Sox over the Marlins 4-2

Tim Elko’s first big league hit was a homer.

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Pope Leo XIV's Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America

Read full article: Pope Leo XIV's Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America

The election of Pope Leo XIV, who is the first U.S. pope and has Creole roots, is raising more awareness about the complexity of the Creole identity.

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Pope Leo XIV is a White Sox fan — and the organization is embracing the occasion

Read full article: Pope Leo XIV is a White Sox fan — and the organization is embracing the occasion

It’s the biggest victory for the struggling Chicago White Sox in a long time.

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Wordle, White Sox and more: Fast facts about Pope Leo XIV

Read full article: Wordle, White Sox and more: Fast facts about Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV, now the successor of St. Peter, leads the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church in a sacred role that few others will ever hold.

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