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2 days ago in National

Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes

A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said Sunday.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.

SPC Risk

3 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UPDATE: National Weather Service: Severe weather possible Monday throughout almost all of Illinois

How strong a second round of storms is Monday depends on the first round of storms, says forecasters.

Bruno -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Bruno — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Friendly and social, Bruno gives lots of kisses!

Peanut -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Peanut — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Peanut loves toys, snuggles, and play time!

Hands hold cutouts of a heart, an eye, a kidney, and lungs against a blue background, conveying health awareness.

3 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Donate Life Month: Pass along your organs

Memorial nurse manager says one donor can save eight lives.

Illinois State Police squad

4 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fatal Springfield accident involving pedestrian and State Police squad car

State Police: A pedestrian bent down in the road was struck by one of their squad cars.

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5 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Peaceful end to Jacksonville standoff

Police arrest Thomas Loughary, 37.

5 days ago in National

A violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives

Raeann Hunt scrambled to her cellar as a tornado bore down on her Oklahoma community. "It is headed right for us," she recalled thinking, as she peeked outside, unable to contain her curiosity.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Japan’s Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with ‘The Tale of KAHO’ in July

A new book by Haruki Murakami will mark the first time a full-length novel by the Japanese author features a female main character and her pursuit of finding a way out of a bizarre world.

5 days ago in Sports

Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz out of French Open due to wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz won't play for a third successive French Open title due to a right wrist injury. Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that neither would he appear in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for 2027 with Tiger Woods out

Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland as the Americans try to get back on track against a European team that has dominated the last three decades.

Woman at a podium speaking into a microphone on stage; panelists seated behind her with coffee cup on table and microphones present.

5 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Medicaid cuts worry local experts

This panel spoke to Citizens Club of Springfield.

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5 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Jacksonville man arrested on child porn charges

Jacksonville man has been released on a notice to appear.

Male speaker in a dark suit at podium with microphones during a veterans' ceremony, floral arrangements nearby.

5 days ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

They died alone but are buried among comrades

Camp Butler holds ceremony for "unclaimed veterans."

5 days ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Plea in Earl Moore death

Peter Cadigan, charged with murder, pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter.

5 days ago in National

US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid

A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market, federal officials announced Thursday.

5 days ago in Features

Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help

One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.

5 days ago in Sports

4 tickets to World Cup final are listed on FIFA’s resale site for more than $2 million

FIFA's resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each. The $2,299,998.85 seats for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, are located behind a goal in the lower deck in block 124, row 45, seats 33-36.

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13 minutes ago in Entertainment

Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats

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Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, a move one legal expert theorizes it is to protect her voice and image from potential misuse through artificial intelligence.

25 minutes ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby

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Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.

24 hours ago in Entertainment

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said.