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November 9, 2023

Commission weighs discipline for Illinois judge who controversially reversed rape conviction

Adams County, Illinois Judge Robert Adrian faces potential removal from office as a judicial oversight group determines whether he bypassed the law in reversing a rape conviction.

November 9, 2023

Illinois lawmakers OK new nuclear technology but fail to extend private-school scholarships

The Illinois legislature has voted to allow construction of small modular nuclear reactors beginning in 2026, but failed to take up new legislation on a private school scholarship program.

November 9, 2023

Missouri teacher accused of having sex with student, fondling on school field trip

Lindsey Limbaugh and Kristin Kirker, teachers at Missouri's Kelly School District, were arrested and charged with two counts, each, of sexual conduct with a student in the same week.

November 9, 2023

Biden assures press 'it wasn't me' who fell during brief UAW speech interruption

After seeing a person fall during his latest speech to the United Auto Workers on Thursday, President Biden joked to the press that it wasn’t him this time.

November 9, 2023

Former Arizona Sen Martha McSally says she was sexually assaulted while on run in Iowa

Former Republican Arizona Sen. Martha McSally said she was sexually assaulted Wednesday while on a jog in Iowa along the Missouri River.

November 9, 2023

Michigan Democrat calls Biden 'transitional president,' suggests he step down after one term

The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that prominent Democratic leaders in major swing states were concerned about President Biden's chances against Donald Trump.

November 9, 2023

Museum honoring LeBron James to open in NBA superstar's hometown: 'This is still so crazy to me'

LeBron James has made headlines in the sports world for more than two decades. Now, his path from prodigy to NBA great is being memorialized where it all began — his hometown.

November 9, 2023

Indiana town where infamous 1930 lynching occurred elects state's first Black Republican mayor

Voters in an Indiana town with a dark Civil Rights history have elected the state's first Black Republican mayor, Ronald Morrell Jr., who defeated an incumbent Democrat.

November 9, 2023

Wisconsin governor expected to approve bill for early processing of absentee ballots

The Wisconsin governor is planning to sign a bill allowing early processing of absentee ballots. The bill prohibits counting votes before elections but allows preliminary tasks.

November 9, 2023

Design ideas pour in as Minnesota looks to rework its state flag and seal after complaints

More than 2,000 submissions came in as Minnesota looks to redesign its state seal and state flag — and some took the assignment more seriously than others.