Afghanistan’s interior ministry says a suicide attack outside an educational center in the capital, Kabul, has killed at least 18 people and wounded 57 others, including students
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First-time buyers fuel pandemic-related surge in gun sales
It’s been an unprecedented year for the firearms industry, which has seen a steady, pandemic-related surge in sales since Covid-19-related lockdowns began in March.
Read MoreWhat’s new in fast food: Spicy donuts and cheeseburger pizzas
From a new cheeseburger pizza to a spicy donut, Americans’ taste buds were taunted with culinary delights — and a few disasters — this month.
Read MorePolice officer who fatally shot a Black man in Illinois has been fired
A police officer who fatally shot a Black man in a Chicago suburb this week has been fired, authorities said Friday.
Read MoreThe general election debates are over. Here’s what we learned
One debate devolved into chaos. Another one offered American voters a clearer contrast between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden.
Read MoreAntonio Brown has reached an agreement with Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ESPN report says
Wide receiver Antonio Brown has reached an agreement on a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who cited unnamed sources.
Read MoreApartment complex plan draws opposition in Des Plaines
A proposal for a 449-unit apartment complex and a neighboring commercial building has drawn significant opposition in Des Plaines.
Read MoreWaukegan fires police officer who shot, killed Black teenager in car
The Waukegan police officer who shot and killed 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette on Tuesday night and injured his girlfriend was fired Friday night, the city of Waukegan said.
Read MoreCarpentersville moves a step closer to revitalizing Huntley Square
Carpentersville officials agreed to enter into an agreement with Otto Engineering in an effort to revitalize Huntley Square.
Read MoreIndoor dining ban starts in DuPage, Kane, and so does defiance. How about enforcement?
Gov. Pritzker warns of potential penalties for businesses that defy new restrictions to curtail COVID-19 spread in some counties. But the enforcement process might not be quick.
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