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US and China Agree to Slash Tariffs by 115% for 90 Days
Trade War · United States

US and China Agree to Slash Tariffs by 115% for 90 Days

58% Center coverage: 386 sources
The U.S. and China on Monday agreed to suspend most tariffs on each other’s goods in a move that shows a thawing of trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. “We have reached an agreement on a 90-day pause and substantially move down the tariff levels. Both sides on the reciprocal tariffs will move their tariffs down 115%,” Bessent said.See the Story
Hamas says it released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander
Gaza War Hostage Crisis · Gaza

Hamas says it released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander

45% Center coverage: 310 sources
Hamas released US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held in Gaza since October 2023, on Monday afternoon. The handover took place in Khan Younis – in the southern Gaza Strip – amid direct talks between Hamas and the United States aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Gaza. See the Story
Trump Floats Idea of Flying to Istanbul for Russia-Ukraine Talks
Ukraine War · United States

Trump Floats Idea of Flying to Istanbul for Russia-Ukraine Talks

40% Center coverage: 88 sources
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday raised the prospect of joining talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul on Thursday. Trump will be visiting Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar this week. He said: "I think you may have a good result out of the Thursday meeting in Turkey between Russia and Ukraine."See the Story

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Pritzker: GOP cannot know a moment of peace
9  of 66 Sources Lean Left
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Pritzker: GOP cannot know a moment of peace

Smoke from climate-fueled wildfires contributed to thousands of US deaths over 15 years, study says
0  of 65 Sources Lean Right
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Smoke from climate-fueled wildfires contributed to thousands of US deaths over 15 years, study says

Trump promises not to claw back federal cash to keep invasive carp from the Great Lakes

76% Center coverage: 51 sources
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US Olympic wrestler Kyle Snyder arrested in prostitution sting

68% Center coverage: 55 sources
Wrestling · ColumbusSee the Story

Rep. Kelly takes campaign for Durbin's seat to City Club of Chicago

100% Center coverage: 3 sources
CHICAGO (WGN) — Hours after announcing the endorsement of more than a dozen of her congressional colleagues, Rep. Robin Kelly on Monday took her stump speech to the City Club of Chicago for lunch with political movers and shakers. Kelly, 69, last week launched a campaign to replace Sen. Dick Durbin, who announced in April his intention to not seek a sixth term in office. "I know I would bring effective leadership," Kelly told those gathered. "I …Barack ObamaSee the Story

Chicago police searching for missing 16-year-old girl last seen on city’s South Side

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
CHICAGO — Chicago police are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl last seen on the city’s south side. Kennedi Showers is described as 5’6” and 145 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a red top and black shorts. Showers was last seen on Monday, May 5 in the 6200 block of South Emerald Drive in the Englewood neighborhood. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Area One Detectives at 312-747-…Chicago, IL · ChicagoRead Article

Unresponsive swimmer pulled from Lake Michigan: CFD

80% Center coverage: 5 sources
CHICAGO (WGN) - Emergency crews have pulled an unresponsive swimmer from Lake Michigan on the city's South Side. (Photo: SkyCam 9) The Chicago Fire Department said crews were in the water near the boat dock at 31st Street near Fort Dearborn Drive searching for a swimmer who had been reported missing at around 2 p.m. Monday. The unresponsive male swimmer was pulled from the water at around 3:15 p.m. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headli…Chicago, IL · ChicagoSee the Story

Gary man charged in deadly Dan Ryan shooting last summer

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
CHICAGO — A Gary man has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting on the Dan Ryan last summer. Herman Yancy, 37, is facing a first-degree murder charge after Illinois State Police responded to northbound lanes of the Dan Ryan, near 37th Street, on the night of June 7, 2024. Tywuan Donald, 36, was pronounced dead at the scene. Man holding baby fatally shot by Gary police after hostage situation At some point during the investiga…Chicago, IL · ChicagoSee the Story

Opening statements begin in trial for man accused of killing 11-year-old boy defending his pregnant mom

74% Center coverage: 8 sources
CHICAGO — Opening statements began Monday in the trial for the man accused in stabbing an 11-year-old boy to death and seriously injuring his pregnant mother. Twelve jurors and four alternates were seated on Friday. Crosetti Brand is representing himself and facing 17 charges, including first-degree murder and domestic battery. According to police, officers responded to the home 11-year-old Jayden Perkins shared with his mother, Laterria Smith, …See the Story

Suburban chiropractor accused of sexually assaulting 2 boys

83% Center coverage: 6 sources
AURORA, Ill. — A suburban chiropractor has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting two boys in his care, one in January and the other in 2016. Murtaza Hameed, 46, of Naperville, is facing one count of criminal sexual assault, five counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, one count of attempted criminal sexual assault and one count of battery. The investigation into Hameed began in January after a 17-year-old boy visited his Aurora ch…Aurora, Illinois · AuroraSee the Story

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