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Political commentator and standup comedian Dave Smith, who supported and voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 election, is voicing his anger against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s attack on Iran and Trump’s reported full knowledge of the planned attack …

ARLINGTON, Texas — It has been a whirlwind of a week for right-hander Aaron Civale. After being taken out of the Brewers’ rotation, he requested a trade and saw that request granted two days later when he was dealt to …

In a moment that would have made Michael Scott proud, actor and comedian Steve Carell led Northwestern University graduates in a surprise dance break during his commencement speech Sunday at the United Center. “It is time now to follow me …

Metra trains in the west suburbs were halted for about 45 minutes Sunday after a pedestrian was hit by a train, Metra said. The trains were stopped near Berwyn shortly before 5 p.m. after an Amtrak train hit a pedestrian, …

At a news event Monday, Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker called President Donald Trump’s threat to ramp up ICE’s presence in Democrat -run cities like Chicago an “ill-conceived mission,” and questioned his use of the National Guard in California. Calling out …

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who cover their faces while conducting official business could face a misdemeanor charge in California under a new proposal announced Monday. The bill would require all law enforcement officials …

By Ronda Kaysen | The New York Times As 2025 began, the stars were aligning for a housing market rebound. Inflation was easing, the economy looked strong, and mortgage rates were drifting downward. By April, there were more available homes …

By THOMAS BEAUMONT, Associated Press The NAACP announced Monday the group will not invite President Donald Trump to its national convention next month in Charlotte, North Carolina, the first time the prominent civil rights organization has opted to exclude a …

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Nine days after he helped defend the U.S. Capitol from a mob of Trump supporters, Metropolitan Police Officer Jeffrey Smith shot and killed himself while driving to work. Over four years later, …

Total betting on Santa Anita racing rose about 10% from a year ago as the Arcadia track ran more races with more horses during its winter-spring season, executives said Monday. The season, which opened Dec. 26 and ended Sunday, was …

By MIKE STOBBE, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — All 17 experts recently dismissed from a government vaccine advisory panel published an essay Monday decrying “destabilizing decisions” made by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that could lead to …

By MATTHEW PERRONE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Shares of Sarepta Therapeutics plunged Monday after the biotech drugmaker reported a second death in connection with its gene therapy for muscular dystrophy. Sarepta reported the death over the weekend and provided …

It’s unclear how long Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ dusk-to-dawn curfew will continue to encircle a one-square-mile area, as scattered protests continue downtown — though much smaller than the massive “No Kings” marches on Saturday. The City Council will weigh …

A U.S. Postal Service carrier was shot in the arm on Monday, June 16, near the Green Meadows area of South Los Angeles, and police were searching for a suspect. The shooting was reported at 11:40 a.m. in the area …

SAN LEANDRO — A man walking his dog Saturday morning was fatally shot, becoming the city’s first homicide victim of the year, police said. The name of the man, who police said appeared to be in his 40s, was not …