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In a long-awaited development, the disappearance and death of 20-year-old Steven Cook, who vanished during his first solo trip abroad to Crete in 2005, has taken a significant turn. Police have made an arrest in connection with his death, as confirmed by the BBC, just days after the 20th anniversary of his disappearance on September 1. What Happened Steven Cook, a student from England, disappeared on the night of his arrival in Malia, a popular coastal town in Crete, Greece, in 2005. He was last seen asking for directions back to his hotel after spending time at local bars with…
COLUMBUS, Ga. — During a recent visit to Fort Benning, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth focused on the U.S. government’s renewed commitment to strengthening military deterrence. Speaking at the Officer Candidate School (OCS) graduation, Hegseth highlighted the importance of ensuring that potential adversaries think twice before confronting American forces. What Happened At the OCS graduation ceremony, where new officers were commissioned into the Army and Navy, Hegseth expressed his pride in the next generation of military leaders taking on significant roles. Reflecting on his own experiences, he shared personal stories about how his children admire the military, noting how meaningful it…
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. – Two suspects accused of trying to scam and rob an 83-year-old man in a suburban Walmart parking lot are in custody, authorities said. What we know: The incident happened about 3:33 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, in the parking lot of the Walmart at 930 Mt. Prospect Plaza. A community service officer at the store was alerted to a man screaming for help and found the victim, police said. The man told officers that two people had attempted to scam and rob him. He was able to get away as the suspects fled in their vehicle. Police…
CHICAGO – The fall chill has arrived! Temperatures started in the 40s for most of Chicagoland and then only warmed into the mid 60s this afternoon. Typically for this time of September, high temperatures are still in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees. The cooler air will stick around through the upcoming weekend. Future forecast: Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 50s. Southwesterly winds are expected to ramp up during the overnight, likely gusting to around 35 mph by early morning Friday. The gusty conditions will linger through the day tomorrow. High temperatures will once…
CHICAGO – When disaster hits, it leaves more than just destruction – it raises questions. People in Chicago’s Archer Heights and other neighborhoods throughout the city are still drying out from severe flooding that hit August 16-19. In Archer Heights, Englewood, Gage Park, and much of Cook County, families are facing mold, ruined homes, and unanswered questions. As federal teams begin their assessments, many are asking, will politics slow the help they desperately need? What we know: Last month’s floods submerged homes and overwhelmed streets, and for some residents, the same issues happened in July as well. Now, joint preliminary…
CHICAGO – Mexican Independence Day festivities typically draw large crowds across Chicago and suburbs. But this year, excitement is giving way to unease, with community members on edge. What we know: On Thursday afternoon, the Latino Leadership Council gathered at Daley Plaza to present a united front ahead of the celebrations. Council leaders urged residents to continue honoring their heritage and traditions, but to do so responsibly and peacefully. Officials criticized President Donald Trump’s plans to increase Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations and bring in the National Guard, calling the move an effort to provoke unrest. “We will remain calm,…
Getting the pulse of the people on Trump & immigration As immigration protests flare up nationwide, Ipsos President Cliff Young joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to break down the latest polling trends. Young says immigration has surged back into the top tier of voter concerns, especially among Republicans, though it’s still eclipsed at times by the economy and threats to democracy. While Trump’s overall job approval hovers around 48%, his immigration approval has slipped amid controversy over mass deportations. Ipsos polling shows deep partisan divides, with stark disagreements on deporting undocumented parents of U.S. citizen children and due…
From June: Supreme Court rules to limit nationwide injunctions Back in June, the Supreme Court delivered a major victory in President Donald Trump’s quest to block lower courts from issuing universal injunctions that had upended many of his administration’s executive orders and actions. LiveNOW’s Andrew Craft examines the new rules with Zach Smith and Jack Birle. WASHINGTON – A group of anonymous federal judges is criticizing the Supreme Court for overturning lower court rulings and siding with President Donald Trump’s administration with little to no explanation, NBC News reported Thursday. NBC spoke with 12 federal judges, appointed by Democratic and…
CHICAGO (AP) – The Trump administration has informed local officials that its promised immigration enforcement surge in Chicago will operate seven days a week for about six weeks, according to the mayor of a suburb that houses an immigration processing center. Mayor Katrina Thompson said in a letter to the village’s roughly 8,000 residents this week that the Trump administration told Broadview officials that a two-story building used to temporarily hold immigrants before they’re detained or deported will serve as the “primary processing location” for the expected operation. She said local leaders were told the operation will operate continuously for…
A U.S. senator from Louisiana has a dire warning for people who eat “radioactive,” imported shrimp: You could end up looking like the alien from the movie “Alien.” Sen. John Kennedy, a Louisiana Republican, spent more than five minutes on the Senate floor Wednesday discussing radioactive shrimp and aliens, with a blown-up photo of the alien from the 1979 movie “Alien” behind him as a reference. ‘Will cause you to grow an extra ear’ What they’re saying: Kennedy used the “Alien” movie prop as a way to address the federal government’s failure to inspect imported shrimp, “which don’t abide by…