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Sean 'Diddy' Combs · United States

Sean 'Diddy' Combs found not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering, but guilty on lesser charges

53% Center coverage: 570 sources

The jury in Combs' Manhattan federal trial returned a mixed verdict against the hip-hop mogul on Wednesday, convicting him of the transportation to engage in prostitution counts, but clearing him of the most serious racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges.See the Story

US Politics · United States

Senate GOP tax bill could crush wind and solar power, advocates say

Military honors bestowed on Illinois veteran identified nearly a decade after death

50% Center coverage: 28 sources

U.S. Army · Chicago See the Story

FCC chairman climbs 200-foot Nexstar tower, lays out policy agenda

74% Center coverage: 8 sources

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission visited Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Wednesday, promoting his “Build America” agenda for the FCC.US Politics · South Dakota See the Story

River North Mass Shooting: City Closes Property With

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

A Chicago alderman is calling on the city to shut down a newly opened restaurant in River North following another fatal shooting outside the location.Brandon Johnson · Chicago See the Story

1 killed, 1 injured in armed holdup inside South Side residence

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

CHICAGO — A woman is dead and another is recovering in the hospital after they were shot during a holdup on the South Side overnight. Chicago police say the shooting unfolded just before 12:30 a.m. Thursday, inside a residence in the 7100 block of South Jeffery Boulevard, in the city’s South Shore neighborhood. Officers said […]Chicago, IL · Chicago See the Story

Dodgers Host the White Sox, Try to Continue Home Win Streak

59% Left coverage: 39 sources

Chicago White Sox (28-58, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (55-32, first in the NL West) Los Angeles; Thursday, 9:10 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Aaron Civale (1-4, 4.74 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 29 strikeouts); Dodgers: Dustin May (4-5, 4.68 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 75 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dodgers -295, White Sox +237; […]Clayton Kershaw · Los Angeles See the Story

Crow-Armstrong, Tucker Named All-Star Starters for National League

56% Left coverage: 25 sources

CHICAGO (WGN) — Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker will both be representing the Chicago Cubs in the starting lineup for the National League in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. "They are very different people, I think that's what's cool—that there's not that one makeup or kind of approach to the game that means you're going to be a good player," Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday. "You can do it in a very different way. Essentially, it means…Ronald Acuna Jr. · Chicago See the Story

Deputies Wrangle Loose Cattle in Unincorporated Maple Park

100% Center coverage: 7 sources

KANE COUNTY, Ill. — A search concluded in Kane County on Thursday morning after deputies successfully rounded up cattle that broke loose. In a Facebook post shared early Thursday morning, deputies said they were working to capture several escaped cattle that broke free in unincorporated Maple Park. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines Deputies said the group of red and black cattle had gotten loose in an area near Keslinger, Meredi…Glenwood Springs · Glenwood Springs See the Story

Purdue Foundation and Archaeological Legacy Institute Set November Search for Earhart's Electra

56% Left coverage: 32 sources

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs found not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering, but guilty on lesser charges

Paramount agrees to pay $16 million to settle Trump CBS ‘60 Minutes' lawsuit

Trump’s megabill advances in the House after GOP divisions nearly derail it

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RFK Jr., Dr. Oz pledge to reform prior authorization of major health insurers

Senate GOP tax bill could crush wind and solar power, advocates say

Military honors bestowed on Illinois veteran identified nearly a decade after death

FCC chairman climbs 200-foot Nexstar tower, lays out policy agenda

River North Mass Shooting: City Closes Property With

1 killed, 1 injured in armed holdup inside South Side residence

Dodgers Host the White Sox, Try to Continue Home Win Streak

Crow-Armstrong, Tucker Named All-Star Starters for National League

Deputies Wrangle Loose Cattle in Unincorporated Maple Park

Purdue Foundation and Archaeological Legacy Institute Set November Search for Earhart's Electra

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