Lab-grown meat ban goes into effect in Texas, faces legal challenge

The Lone Star State has officially outlawed lab-grown meat in its stores and restaurants.

Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 261, which took effect Sept. 1, banning the …

Watch: Passenger plane makes hard landing at Sint Maarten

Video shows a passenger plane making a hard landing as it arrived at Sint Maarten on Sunday, September 7, according to local news reports.
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Toddler dies after accidental shooting on Chicago’s South Side: police

CHICAGO – A 2-year-old boy has died after an accidental shooting Monday afternoon on Chicago’s South Side, authorities said.
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The shooting happened about 1 p.m. in …

Cook County property tax fix could aid seniors, homeowners

COOK COUNTY – Property taxes in Cook County are once again drawing attention, this time with a proposed fix aimed at closing a loophole that critics say …

Body recovered after car goes over Grand Canyon rim

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Search and rescue responders standing at the edge near the South Kaibab Trailhead on Sept. 7. (NPS)

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. – A person is …

At least 5 detained in ICE operations on Chicago’s Southwest Side, alderman says

CHICAGO – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations are ramping up across the City of Chicago, as promised by the Trump administration.
One Southwest Side official is calling …

Trump’s alleged Epstein birthday letter released

PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Trump denies Epstein birthday card
President Donald Trump is denying sending Jeffrey Epstein a birthday card in 2003, following a Wall Street Journal story. Trump has sued the …

Chicago man charged after allegedly carrying machine gun in Riis Park

CHICAGO – A Chicago man is facing federal gun charges after allegedly carrying a loaded machine gun in a city park earlier this year.
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Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren sells Arlington Heights stadium to fans before season opener

CHICAGO – Just hours before the Chicago Bears were set to kick off their 2025 season on Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings, team President and CEO …

Chicago weather: Bears game stays dry as temps warm into a summerlike week

CHICAGO – Skies will be quiet for Monday night’s Chicago Bears game at Soldier Field.
Chicago weather forecast

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After reaching highs in the low 70s, …