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09/11/2025

The man accused of slinging a sandwich at a federal officer in Washington, D.C., which turned him into a symbol of opposition to President Trump’s crackdown on local crime, has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor assault.

The man accused of slinging a sandwich at a federal officer in Washington, D.C., which turned him into a symbol of opposition to President Trump’s crackdown on local crime, has pleaded not guilty t…

09/11/2025

Unusual chemical compounds found on rocks on Mars could be a sign that life once existed on the red planet, though researchers have cautioned that the evidence is far from conclusive.

Unusual chemical compounds found on rocks on Mars could be a sign that life once existed on the red planet, though researchers have cautioned the evidence is far from conclusive.

09/11/2025

A chaotic scene unfolded at a California port Tuesday morning when dozens of containers fell off a cargo ship.

09/11/2025

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) broke with Senate Republican leaders Wednesday afternoon and voted in support of an amendment sponsored by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) directing the Department of Justice to release all unclassified records and documents related to convicted s*x offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Two notable Republican senators broke ranks Wednesday to vote in support of an amendment to release all unclassified Jeffrey Epstein records and documents.

09/11/2025

Mass General Brigham scientists developed a blood test to identify HPV-related head and neck cancers up to a decade before anyone would notice the growing cancer.

Medical Watch Digest for Sept 10 Test identifies HPV-related cancers early A new way to detect cancer years before symptoms arise. Mass General Brigham scientists developed a blood test to identify…

09/11/2025

SOX WIN! Mike Tauchman and Lenyn Sosa hit two-run doubles and Michael A. Taylor had an RBI double during a five-run second inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 on Wednesday night.

Recap: https://tinyurl.com/m24kpm8d

09/11/2025

CUBS WIN! Carson Kelly homered for the first of three runs against reigning NL Triple Crown winner Chris Sale and the Chicago Cubs outlasted the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Wednesday to win the series.

Recap: https://tinyurl.com/2mzpfs74

09/11/2025

WGN TV obtained body-worn camera footage from a May 8 incident involving Stover in Downers Grove, where officers responded to a 911 domestic disturbance call. Like the allegations detailed in federal court documents, Stover is seen dwelling on his fears over political figures wanting to kill him and his wife.

Michael D. Stover, 33, was released on a $10,000 secured bond and ordered to home confinement and electronic monitoring after being charged with using interstate commerce to make a threat, for alle…

09/11/2025

Attorney General Pam Bondi, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and other top federal officials traveled to Illinois to tout the seizures, which included more than 600,000 illegal products taken from a distributor outside of Chicago, officials said.

Details: https://tinyurl.com/b5yxpuwt

09/11/2025

Today, Krystal Rivera became the latest addition to the Gold Star Families Memorial Wall, which honors fallen CPD officers, dating back to when the department was founded in 1835.

Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera’s name was added to the Gold Star Families Memorial Wall on Wednesday, becoming the 607th fallen CPD officer to be honored.

09/11/2025

: Authorities are seeking a new person of interest in Charlie Kirk’s assassination, according to a law enforcement official.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/2ypwxdwk

09/11/2025

Costco has announced a recall of its popular Dubai Style Chocolate, according to a Sept. 4 company announcement.

The chocolates, made by Rolling Pin, are being recalled due to an error in the allergen statement, which incorrectly lists gluten as an allergen.