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.
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Henry Kissinger, Secretary of State Under Presidents Nixon and Ford, Dies at 100
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Tensions Simmer as Newcomers and Immigrants with Deeper US Roots Strive for Work Permits
Across the country, mayors, governors and others have been forceful advocates for newly arrived migrants seeking shelter and work permits. Their efforts and existing laws have exposed tensions among immigrants who have been in the country for years, even decades, and don’t have the same benefits.
Israel and Hamas Agree on a Truce to Free Hostages in Swap, Raising Hopes of Halting War in Gaza
Now in its seventh week, the war has leveled vast swaths of Gaza, fueled a surge of violence in the occupied West Bank, and stirred fears of a wider conflagration across the Middle East.
Turkey Rules the Table. But Poll Finds Disagreement Over Other Thanksgiving Classics
About 3 in 10 U.S. adults (32%) who will celebrate Thanksgiving this year say turkey is their favorite dish in the holiday feast, according to a new poll. Stuffing or dressing (19%) and mashed potatoes (6%) come in second and third.
At Annual Mega-Party, Real Estate Agents on Edge Over Potential Erosion of Their Commissions After Antitrust Verdict
Only two weeks ago, an industry-shaking $1.8 billion verdict in an antitrust class-action case was handed down, finding the National Association of Realtors and two brokerage firms liable for conspiring to keep commissions artificially high.
2024 Presidential General Election Debates Planned for September and October in 3 College Towns
Three debates for next year’s presidential general election are set to be held in college towns in Texas, Virginia and Utah between Sept. 16 and Oct. 9, with the lone vice presidential debate happening in between in Pennsylvania.
Do Snitches Net Fishes? Scientists Turn Invasive Carp into Traitors to Slow Their Great Lakes Push
Over the last five years, agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources have employed a new seek-and-destroy strategy that uses turncoat carp to lead them to the fish’s hotspot hideouts.
Rosalynn Carter, Outspoken Former First Lady, Dies at 96
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96.
NTSB Investigators Focus on ‘Design Problem’ with Braking System After CTA Train Crash
National Transportation Safety Board Chairperson Jennifer Homendy said the Chicago Transit Authority train was traveling at 26.9 mph on Thursday when it struck the snow-removal equipment, which was on the tracks conducting training for the winter season.
Ford, Stellantis Workers Join Those at GM in Approving Contract Settlement That Ended UAW Strikes
Ford, General Motors and Stellantis agreements, which run through April 2028, will end contentious talks that began last summer and led to six-week-long strikes at all three automakers.
Thousands of Starbucks Workers Go on a One-Day Strike on One of the Chain’s Busiest Days of Year
The Workers United union chose Starbucks’ annual Red Cup Day to stage the walkout since it’s usually one of the busiest days of the year.
Judge Reprimands Father of Alleged Highland Park Gunman After He Arrives for Jail Sentence in ‘I’m A Political Pawn’ T-Shirt
Robert Crimo Jr. entered a guilty plea to seven misdemeanor counts of reckless conduct last week in Lake County court. Crimo sponsored his underage son’s firearm application three years before the July 2022 attack in Highland Park, even though the teenager had recently threatened violence.
Consumer Inflation Eased in October, Driven Lower by Cheaper Gas, Cars and Airfares
Tuesday’s report from the Labor Department showed that prices either fell or rose more slowly across a broad range of goods and services, including gas, new and used cars, hotel rooms and housing.
For Craig Counsell, the Chance to Manage the Chicago Cubs Was One He Couldn’t Pass Up
The Cubs introduced Craig Counsell as their 56th manager on Monday, one week after they lured him away from the Milwaukee Brewers with a record contract. He became the majors’ highest paid manager with a five-year deal worth more than $40 million.
Supreme Court’s New Ethics Code Does Not Appear to Impose Any Significant New Requirements
The policy, agreed to by all nine justices, does not appear to impose any significant new requirements on them, and, indeed, they said in an unsigned statement that they have long adhered to ethics standards.
Nonprofits Making Progress in Tackling Homelessness Among Veterans, but Challenges Remain
Since January 2020, the numbers of homeless veterans have fallen 11% and have gone down 55% over the past 13 years, according to a government count. That's in sharp contrast with the general homeless population.
US Childhood Vaccination Exemptions Reach Their Highest Level Ever
More parents are questioning routine childhood vaccinations that they used to automatically accept, an effect of the political schism that emerged during the pandemic around COVID-19 vaccines, experts say.
Biden Says Workers Need ‘Fair Shot’ as He Celebrates the Labor Deal Saving an Illinois Auto Plant
President Joe Biden put on a red United Auto Workers shirt on Thursday as he celebrated a labor deal that will reopen the Stellantis plant in Belvidere, Illinois.
Democrats Won Big on Abortion Rights Tuesday. Here’s What the Results Say for the US Going Into 2024
Abortion rights supporters won an Ohio ballot measure and the Democratic governor of beet-red Kentucky held onto his office by campaigning on reproductive rights and painting his opponent as extremist.
Milwaukee Grapples With the Reality of Craig Counsell Managing the Cubs: ‘A Gut Punch’
After the blockbuster Cubs signing, the Brewers now must try to keep winning in Major League Baseball’s smallest market without the manager who led them to their greatest run of sustained success.
