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2 women hit by car on Seattle highway closed amid protests

Authorities say two women were struck by a car on a freeway that had been closed for protests in Seattle.

July 04, 2020 7:49 AM

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October 18, 2019 6:00 PM

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U of Illinois researchers to study animals with MRI scanner

Researchers at the University of Illinois will now be able to closely study mice, rats, pigs and songbirds with the arrival of the university’s first MRI scanner dedicated to animal research.

July 04, 2020 7:49 AM

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Illinois opening more centers to support small businesses

Seven new state-run centers will open this summer to support Illinois small businesses.

July 04, 2020 7:47 AM

News

Illinois regulators warn casinos to take virus precautions

Illinois regulators are warning that casinos failing to follow guidelines aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus could be disciplined, including loss of their license.

July 04, 2020 7:45 AM

World News

Families of Syria detainees hope for news amid US sanctions

Syrian families are hoping that newly imposed U.S. sanctions will force Damascus to reveal news about their loved ones who disappeared into government prisons during the country’s civil war.

July 04, 2020 7:43 AM

Sports

AMERICAN DIARY: July 4 hurts, until I remember my WWII uncle

Associated Press writer Russell Contreras has always had trouble with the July Fourth holiday due to his family’s Mexican American past.

July 04, 2020 7:41 AM

News

At Mount Rushmore, Trump digs deeper into nation’s divisions

President Donald Trump had the stage at the foot of Mount Rushmore and on the eve of Independence Day.

July 04, 2020 7:33 AM

World News

Heavy rain floods southern Japan; over a dozen presumed dead

Heavy rain in southern Japan has triggered flooding and mudslides, leaving more than a dozen people presumed dead, about 10 missing and dozens stranded on rooftops waiting to be rescued.

July 04, 2020 7:30 AM

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Health officials fear virus surge after July 4 celebrations

After a surge in coronavirus cases following Memorial Day, doctors and public health experts fear Alabama will see another spike after this weekend’s July 4 holiday celebrations.

July 04, 2020 7:28 AM

National Politics

Mississippi could drop Jim Crow-era statewide voting process

Mississippi just ditched its Confederate-themed state flag.

July 04, 2020 7:12 AM

Governors stress ‘personal responsibility’ over virus orders

Some governors across the U.S., especially in Republican-leaning states, have been stressing the need for “personal responsibility” to combat the coronavirus instead of issuing statewide mandates to wear masks or avoid large social gatherings.

July 04, 2020 7:10 AM

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