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The great American humorist Josh Billings once said, “There are some people so addicted to exaggeration that they can’t tell the truth without lying.” That may be charming in a storyteller, but in a president, that’s truly dangerous. To put …

Mahmoud Khalil, the first target of President Donald Trump’s crusade against international students he describes as “terrorist sympathizers,” was released from custody last Friday after more than three months of detention. But the Trump administration is still trying to deport …

The female-fronted rock group Daisychain is bringing the sounds of 70s psych-rock to the modern day with the new album, All in a Name. The Chicago band, which formed in 2017, consists of vocalist and bassist Nickole Regala, lead-guitarist Frankie …

The Blackhawks haven’t substantially altered their jerseys in many decades, and they’re not about to do so. But they nonetheless unveiled Friday a slightly tweaked version of their traditional red home jerseys that they’ll wear for home games during their …

Elsa Milani froze in front of her bathroom mirror, horrified at her reflection — her lip torn and dangling from her face. She was 12 when the dog attack happened, and that moment would lead to her life’s calling. In …

Tucked away on a Belmont Cragin corner, a rich mural helps Chicago’s Kichwa Ecuadorian community honor and remember their homeland. A member of that community, a group indigenous to Ecuador, painted the mural. Fernando Lechón of New York spent about …

The world according to Jim: • Have you, too, begun taking extra care not to do anything that might rupture your Achilles tendon? … • “Epidemic” isn’t exactly the right terminology, is it? Or maybe it is. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary …

Democrats in the state Legislature advanced a budget deal Friday with Gov. Gavin Newsom that raises general fund spending and puts off major cuts to government programs for another year, in a $321 billion spending plan the governor is expected …

By CHINEDU ASADU, MATTHEW LEE and ELLEN KNICKMEYER WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda on Friday signed a peace deal facilitated by the U.S. to help end the decadeslong deadly fighting in eastern Congo while helping …

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is using a portion of Terminal Island to stage raids in the South Bay and across Los Angeles County, according to various local community groups and descendants of the Japanese American village that once thrived …

By TIFFANY STANLEY ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — They are a day away from becoming Catholic priests, rehearsing for their ordination Mass under the gothic cathedral’s arches. Related Articles ‘Rust’ crew settles lawsuit against film producers and Alec Baldwin in fatal …

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic efforts in the Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from further escalating with Iran fell short Friday, with Republicans opposed to a resolution marking Congress’ first attempt to reassert its war powers following …

A dead woman was found in her Brooklyn home among more than 80 sickly dogs including one that was giving birth when police arrived (Picture: Animal Care Centers of NYC) A woman was found dead inside her home along with …

Over the last 10 years, Moses has taken on 20 short-term IT contracts as he struggles to maintain permanent work (Picture: Owner supplied) Nobody enjoys applying for new roles, but for Londoner Moses Tai, life is one long job interview. …