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Chicago elects its first Black woman mayor who also happens to be the city's first openly gay mayor
Politics 1 hour ago
In Chicago's 182-year history, the city has never had a Black woman or an openly gay person as its mayor. That changed Tuesday night with the runoff election of Lori Lightfoot, a former prosecutor and now leader of the Windy City.
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US warns China against use of force on Taiwan
World news 3 hours ago
After Taiwan reported two Chinese fighter jets entering territory in the Taiwan Strait that divides mainland China and the self-ruled island, the US has issued a warning to China to not use "force or coercion" with Taiwan.
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No tsunami warning after 6.5 magnitude earthquake rocks Alaska’s Aleutian Islands
Weather 3 hours ago
The earthquake hit the Aleutian Islands, a chain of volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean. According to Alaska’s earthquake monitoring agency, it was the largest US quake so far in 2019. No Tsunami watch or warning was issued for the U.S. West Coast or Canada.
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Man suspected of killing Nipsey Hussle has been arrested
US news 3 hours ago
The LAPD confirmed that 29-year-old Eric Holder has been arrested and is in police custody. Holder is wanted for homicide in the shooting death of rapper Nipsey Hussle.
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US and Lithuania sign defense agreement through 2024
World news 4 hours ago
In the agreement roadmap, the US and Lithuania will strengthen existing training and security in the Baltic region, including cyber security. The Lithuania Roadmap is the first to be signed, with Estonia and Latvia roadmaps to come.
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Woman carrying Chinese passports allegedly entered Mar-a-Lago illegally, US prosecutors say
US news 4 hours ago
US authorities are charging Yujing Zhang with illegally entering President Trump's Florida property with two Chinese passports, four cellphones and a device containing malware over the weekend. Court documents state that Zhang told Secret Service that she was a member of the club and wanted to use the pool.
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Trump incorrectly states that his father was born in Germany
US news 4 hours ago
In a discussion about Germany's contributions to NATO, President Trump said his father was born in Germany, but records show the president's father was born in New York City.
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Algeria's Prime Minister Bouteflika resigns after weeks of protests
World news 4 hours ago
Following weeks of mass protests, Prime Minister Abdelaziz Bouteflika has stepped down, ending his two-decade rule.
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Media attorneys request the unsealing of Jussie Smollett's file
US news 5 hours ago
Attorneys for media outlets including the Chicago Tribune, CNN and ABC News filed an emergency motion to "vacate the seal order" on actor Jussie Smollett's court file.
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At least one dead following chemical fire in Crosby, Texas
US news This afternoon
A shelter is in place for nearby residents after a chemical fire broke out at a KMCO chemical plant in Crosby. At least one person was confirmed dead with two others taken by helicopter to a hospital.
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Trump says he’s prepared to close US-Mexico border for security despite economic concerns
US news Earlier today
In the Oval Office, President Trump said he is willing to close parts of the southern border as early as this week unless he gets a deal with Congress or Mexico acts to curb illegal immigration. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the disruption of traffic across the U.S.-Mexico border could "cause a potentially catastrophic impact" on the economy.
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Jeremy Corbyn says he’s happy to meet Theresa May for Brexit deal talks
Brexit Earlier today
Prime Minister Theresa May said she will seek an extension to Brexit day – currently scheduled for April 12.
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Two NYPD officers injured in funeral for prominent Brooklyn rabbi
US news Earlier today
One officer was injured by the hearse, while the other was struck by a falling drone. Thousands came to mourn the 95-year-old Grand Rabbi Yisrul Avraham Portugal, who also was a Holocaust survivor.
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LAPD says suspect in Nipsey Hussle shooting remains at large
US news Earlier today
The Los Angeles Police Department is looking for Eric Holder, a 29-year-old last seen in a 2016 white four-door Chevy Cruze. Rapper and businessman Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot outside of his LA store on Sunday.
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Mandan, North Dakota, quadruple homicide victims identified
Developing Earlier today
Police identified that the owner and three employees of RJR Maintenance and Management were killed on Monday. Police have not identified or arrested a suspect.
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Trump takes aim at Puerto Rican leaders after disaster bill fails
Politics Earlier today
President Trump lashed out at Carmen Yulín Cruz, the mayor of San Juan, calling her "crazed and incompetent" after Senate Democrats blocked a disaster aid bill over lack of funding for the island.
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Equal Pay Day is here to draw attention to gender pay gaps
Social action Earlier today
The day is intended to represent how far into the work year a woman works to catch up to a man's previous year earnings.
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Pelosi says she does not think allegations against Biden disqualifies him from 2020 run
Politics Earlier today
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the recent allegations against former vice president Joe Biden were not "disqualifying" but suggested that he "join the straight-arm club" and respect people's space.
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People share stories about their loved ones with autism 💙
Health This morning
Friends, family members and siblings of people with autism share their experiences to raise awareness about living with autism.
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Amazon slashes prices on hundreds of Whole Foods products again
US news This morning
Amazon and Whole Foods announced that prices will be reduced by an average of 20% on select products starting Wednesday.
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