Breaking News
Breaking news, also called news briefs, are short-to-the-point need-to-know reports for local, national, and international stories.
11 Day Skirmish Ends as Israel and Hamas Agree to a Ceasefire
Hamas and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire after 11 days of cross-border fighting, missile bombardment, and hundreds dead. The...
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‘The Godfather of Comedy’ Paul Mooney Dies at Age 79
Comedian and actor Paul Mooney died after suffering a heart attack in his Oakland, California home. The 79-year-old passed away...
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Toddler in Little Village Among the 48 Shooting Victims in Chicagoland
Little Village was among the Chicago communities this weekend affected by violence throughout the city — 48 shootings. Approximately five...
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Mississippi Supreme Court to Review Abortion Law
The United States Supreme Court in Mississippi has decided it will review the state's abortion law. The Supreme Court...
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Diplomats Push for Cease Fire as Israeli-Hamas Conflict Continues [Video]
The most intense outbreak of violence between Israeli forces and Hamas in years began a week ago, leaving hundreds dead...
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COVID-19 Creates a Gap Between Vaccinated Parents and Their Kids
The CDC announced that fully vaccinated adults could diss their masks. While this sounds great, some parents are concerned about...
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CFD’s First Female Commissioner Appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot
The Chicago Fire Department (CFD) gained its first female commissioner at a graduation ceremony this past Friday. On May 14,...
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Colonial Pipeline Resumes Normal Operations After Paying Ransom Demand
Colonial Pipeline has resumed normal operations delivering millions of gallons per hour to its markets, as reported by USA Today...
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Englewood Cat Jumps to Safety During Apartment Building Blaze [Video]
A lucky Englewood black cat was able to leap to safety from a fifth-floor window during a 3 p.m....
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Family Dog Defends Property From Escaped Leopard [Video]
A leopard escaped from a zoo in east China and wandered onto a residential property before a family dog chased...
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