14 Mexican soldiers crossed into US; 1 had marijuana
NewMEXICO CITY (AP) — Fourteen Mexican army soldiers were briefly detained and then returned to Mexico after they crossed into the U.S. at a border…
Continue Reading Ethiopia to world leaders: Be ‘constructive’ on Tigray
NewUNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ethiopia is telling the international community to steer clear of sanctions and avoid meddling over its war with forces from…
Continue Reading Georgia rally marks debut of GOP primary ‘Trump ticket’
NewPERRY, Ga. (AP) — The rewards of an early Donald Trump endorsement were on display Saturday evening in Georgia. A three-man ticket of candidates…
Continue Reading O’Connell rallies Boilermakers late to get past Illini 13-9
NewWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Aidan O’Connell hooked up with T.J. Sheffield on a 14-yard touchdown pass with 5:44 left to play, giving Purdue a…
Continue Reading At UN, turmoil in Haiti, Ethiopia draws global concern
The speeches may be scripted, but the United Nations General Assembly can sometimes be the only direct window into the regional challenges that…
Continue Reading Nebraska billionaire, philanthropist Walter Scott dies at 90
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska billionaire Walter Scott has died at the age of 90. The Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation that Scott founded said…
Continue Reading Big-play defense helps Eastern Illinois stop Tennessee Tech
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Bryce Dewberry returned a fumble 90 yards for a pivotal touchdown and Eastern Illinois went on to defeat Tennessee Tech…
Continue Reading Lombardi’s 4 TDs lead Northern Illinois past Maine 41-14
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Rocky Lombardi rushed for three touchdowns and threw for another, and Northern Illinois beat Maine 41-14. Lombardi was 17 of 24…
Continue Reading Saturday’s Scores
PREP FOOTBALL= Belleville East 9, Alton 6 Benton 41, West Frankfort 0 Bismarck-Henning 42, Fithian Oakwood 14 Bogan 28, Chicago Vocational 6…
Continue Reading Panel OKs Dems’ $3.5T bill, crunch time for Biden agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have pushed a $3.5 trillion, 10-year bill strengthening social safety net and climate programs through the House Budget…
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