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20 hours ago in National
Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.
1 day ago in National
A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect is arrested
A shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, police said Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call soon after 5 p.m. Monday.
2 days ago in National
A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition
A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents.
2 days ago in National
Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end the war
Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a "good foundation for a successful final deal" as they seek a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.
6 days ago in National
Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum
Former President Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago. The guestlist for Thursday's dedication ceremony includes Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono, along with former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
1 week ago in National
A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week
Whenever historian Geoffrey Ward visits the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum to do research, he finds himself caught up in the spirit of FDR himself, the sense of landed contentment and cheerful disarray that helped define his public image.
Sports
20 hours ago in Sports
US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.
20 hours ago in Sports
Mavericks announce hiring of Dusty May as coach hours before the start of the NBA draft
The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night.
Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says
Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests are officially aligned — and the Heat finally have another superstar.
2 days ago in Sports
Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injury
Christian Pulisic returned to training with his U.S. teammates on Monday after missing their most recent match of the World Cup with a calf injury.
2 days ago in Sports
Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammates
Keith Tkachuk waited more than a decade and a half from the end of his NHL playing career to get the call from the Hockey Hall of Fame. When it finally came, the timing only gave his family more reason to celebrate.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with two more goals for Argentina
Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and it's what he did again Monday at the World Cup. The Argentina captain, who many consider the greatest player of all time, scored two more World Cup goals on Monday in his team's 2-0 victory over Austria. That gave him a record total of 18 at the world's biggest tournament.
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2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94
Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.
5 days ago in Education, Entertainment, History, IL State News, Local, Music, National
‘A home for hope’: Obama Presidential Center christened in grand opening ceremony
The project, under construction on Chicago’s southside since 2021, will open its doors to the public on Friday.