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Brett Favre reveals Parkinson's diagnosis while testifying at Congressional hearing
Favre, a retired NFL quarterback, revealed the news Tuesday morning while appearing before a Republican-led House committee on welfare abuses. He is currently being sued by the state Mississippi over the receipt of funds intended for poor women and children.
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Wisconsin apple orchard wagon rolls over during field trip; more than 2 dozen injured
About 25 children and adults were injured Wednesday when a wagon carrying them overturned at a western Wisconsin apple orchard.
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In-person voting begins for the US presidential election in Minnesota, 2 other states
In-person voting for this year’s presidential election began Friday, a milestone that kicked off a six-week sprint to Election Day after a summer of political turmoil.
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Illinois Supreme Court rules odor of burnt marijuana not enough to warrant vehicle search
An odor of burnt marijuana doesn’t justify a search of a car without a warrant in Illinois, the state Supreme Court said Thursday.
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Brewers outperform preseason expectations again to win 3rd NL Central title in 4 years
The Chicago Cubs’ 5-3 loss to the Oakland Athletics enabled the Brewers to wrap up the division crown
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Apple iOS18: When and what time it comes out, list of new features and more
Apple’s highly anticipated iOS18 comes out Monday, with a slew of updates and features including an enhanced Siri assistance, artificial intelligence features dubbed “Apple Intelligence” and more.
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‘Faint' Northern Lights possible overnight as far south as Illinois
Solar storms may bring faint but visible auroras to the Northern Hemisphere starting late Thursday and extending into early Friday morning.
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McDonald's extends popular menu item through December
McDonald’s is extending its $5 value meal until December at most U.S. stores, a move that rivals are likely to follow.
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Diver who died in Lake Michigan trying to retrieve severed line in shipwreck remembered as ‘family man'
Loved ones and friends of Patrick Kelly are remembering the 72-year-old diver as a friendly, family man after his body was recovered from Lake Michigan Wednesday.
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Chicago, suburbs to commemorate 9/11 attacks with ceremonies, moment of silence
New York, Chicago and other cities and towns across the U.S. will hold a moment of silence Wednesday morning, the day that marks 23 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.