The Colorado decision marked the first time in history the provision has been used to prohibit someone from running for the presidency, and the U..S. Supreme Court is likely to have the final say over whether the ruling will stand.
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The Constitution’s Insurrection Clause Threatens Donald Trump’s Campaign. Here’s How That is Playing Out
Dec 20, 2023 | Associated Press
Colorado Supreme Court, in Landmark Ruling, Bans Donald Trump From State’s Ballot Under Insurrection Clause
Dec 19, 2023 | Associated Press
The decision from a court whose justices were all appointed by Democratic governors marks the first time in history that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment has been used to disqualify a presidential candidate.
Some 2020 Donald Trump Fake Electors Haven’t Faded Away. They Have Roles in How the 2024 Race Is Run
Dec 18, 2023 | Associated Press
Nevada, Wisconsin, Arizona and Pennsylvania are among the states were Donald Trump fake electors are still involved in the 2024 election.
Jury Awards $148 Million in Damages to Georgia Election Workers Over Rudy Giuliani’s 2020 Vote Lies
Dec 15, 2023 | Associated Press
The damages verdict follows emotional testimony from Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, who tearfully described becoming the target of a false conspiracy theory pushed by Giuliani and other Republicans.
Homelessness in the US Up 12% to Highest Reported Level as Rents Soar and Pandemic Aid Lapses
Dec 15, 2023 | Associated Press
About 653,000 people were experiencing homelessness, the most since the country began using the yearly point-in-time survey in 2007 to count the homeless population. The total in the January count represents an increase of about 70,650 homeless people compared with a year earlier.
Andre Braugher, Emmy-Winning Actor From Chicago Who Starred in ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ Dies at 61
Dec 13, 2023 | Associated Press
Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor who would master gritty drama for seven seasons on “Homicide: Life on The Street” and modern comedy for eight on “Brooklyn 99,” died Monday at 61.
Joe Biden Goes Into 2024 with the Economy Getting Stronger, but Voters Feel Horrible About It
Dec 11, 2023 | Associated Press
Pollsters and economists say there has never been as wide a gap between the underlying health of the economy and public perception. The divergence could be a decisive factor in whether the Democrat secures a second term next year.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is Not Rare, Says New CDC Survey. It Affects 3.3 Million US Adults
Dec 9, 2023 | Associated Press
Doctors have not been able to pin down a cause, although research suggests it is a body’s prolonged overreaction to an infection or other jolt to the immune system.
The Census Bureau Wants to Change How It Asks About Disabilities. Some Advocates Don’t Like It
Dec 9, 2023 | Associated Press
Disability advocates say the change would artificially reduce their numbers by almost half. At stake are not only whether people with disabilities get vital resources for housing, schools or program benefits but whether people with disabilities are counted accurately in the first place, experts said.
Actor Ryan O’Neal, Star of ‘Love Story,’ ‘Paper Moon’ and ‘Barry Lyndon,’ Dies at 82
Dec 8, 2023 | Associated Press
Ryan O’Neal was among the biggest movie stars in the world in the 1970s, who worked with many of the era’s most celebrated directors including Peter Bogdanovich on “Paper Moon” and Stanley Kubrick on “Barry Lyndon.”
Two Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease Approved in US
Dec 8, 2023 | Associated Press
Regulators on Friday approved two gene therapies for sickle cell disease that doctors hope can cure the painful, inherited blood disorder that afflicts mostly Black people in the U.S.
Chicago-Based McDonald’s Empire Set for Unprecedented Growth Over the Next 4 Years with 10,000 New Stores
Dec 6, 2023 | Associated Press
Ahead of a day-long event for investors, the Chicago burger giant said Wednesday that it aims to have 50,000 restaurants in operation worldwide by the end of 2027. McDonald’s had 40,275 restaurants at the start of this year.
Norman Lear, Producer of TV’s ‘All in the Family’ and Influential Liberal Advocate, Has Died at 101
Dec 6, 2023 | Associated Press
A liberal activist with an eye for mainstream entertainment, Norman Lear fashioned bold and controversial comedies that were embraced by viewers who had to watch the evening news to find out what was going on in the world. His shows helped define prime time comedy in the 1970s.
After Chicago Driver Injured by Air Bag Explosion, US Agency to Watch Unrecalled Takata Inflators
Dec 5, 2023 | Associated Press
A complaint filed with the agency shows that on Oct. 23, the inflator on a 2014 X3 exploded, shooting a large gold-colored metal disc that a surgeon had to remove from the driver’s lung.
Supreme Court Wrestles with OxyContin Maker’s Bankruptcy Deal as Billions of Dollars at Stake
Dec 4, 2023 | Associated Press
The agreement hammered out with state and local governments and victims would provide billions of dollars to combat the opioid epidemic. The Sacklers would contribute up to $6 billion and give up ownership of the company, but retain billions more.
Father of Palestinian American Boy Killed in Plainfield Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Dec 4, 2023 | Associated Press
Oday Al-Fayoume filed the lawsuit last month against the suburban Chicago landlord charged in the attack that left his child dead and the boy’s mother seriously wounded.
US Targets Oil and Natural Gas Industry’s Role in Global Warming With New Rule on Methane Emissions
Dec 2, 2023 | Associated Press
The EPA said the rule will sharply reduce methane and other harmful air pollutants generated by the oil and gas industry, promote use of cutting-edge methane detection technologies and deliver significant public health benefits.
House Expels New York Rep. George Santos in Just the Sixth Expulsion in the Chamber’s History
Dec 1, 2023 | Associated Press
The vote to expel was 311-114. Expulsion requires support from two-thirds of the House, a purposefully high bar, but a blistering House Ethics Committee report that accused Santos of breaking federal law proved decisive.
Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the First Woman on the Supreme Court, Has Died at Age 93
Dec 1, 2023 | Associated Press
Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra O’Connor died of complications related to advanced dementia and a respiratory illness, the Supreme Court said in a news release.
Corey Perry Says He’s Seeking Help for Alcohol Abuse After the Blackhawks Terminated His Contract
Nov 30, 2023 | Associated Press
After an internal investigation, the Blackhawks said earlier this week that Corey Perry’s actions violated his contract, putting him on unconditional waivers to terminate his $4 million deal for this season. Perry cleared Wednesday, and his contract was terminated.
Henry Kissinger, Secretary of State Under Presidents Nixon and Ford, Dies at 100
Nov 29, 2023 | Associated Press
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China, died Wednesday. He was 100.
Inheritance Money in Dispute After Death of Woman Who Made Millions Off Sale of Sue the T-Rex to Field Museum
Nov 29, 2023 | Associated Press
For years, the massive mostly intact dinosaur skeleton that came to be known as Sue the T-rex was at the center of a legal battle. The latest dispute involves who inherits what’s left of the money created by the sale of Sue.
Blackhawks Say Corey Perry Engaged in Unacceptable Conduct and Move to Terminate His Contract
Nov 28, 2023 | Associated Press
The team has not given any indication as to what Perry did to warrant being sent home last week without explanation. General manager Kyle Davidson on Saturday said Perry would be away from the Blackhawks for the foreseeable future.
Nikki Haley Wins Backing From Powerful Koch Network as She Aims to Take on Trump
Nov 28, 2023 | Associated Press
Despite seizing polling momentum in recent months, the former United Nations ambassador’s campaign has been lacking significant manpower on the ground in primary states to ensure her supporters turn out to vote.
Donald Trump Hints at Expanded Role for the Military Within the US. A Legacy Law Gives Him Few Guardrails
Nov 27, 2023 | Associated Press
Calling New York City and Chicago “crime dens,” the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination told his audience, “The next time, I’m not waiting. One of the things I did was let them run it and we’re going to show how bad a job they do,” he said. “Well, we did that. We don’t have to wait any longer.”
Supporting Nonprofits on GivingTuesday This Year Could Have a Bigger Impact Than Usual
Nov 27, 2023 | Associated Press
Many organizations will look to make up the difference on GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, which started as a hashtag in 2012 and has grown into one of the biggest fundraising dates on the calendar.