The Illinois governor says sanctions are in store for bars and restaurants that disregard serving restrictions meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus By JOHN O’CONNOR and KATHLEEN FOODY Associated Press October 22, 2020, 10:29 PM • 3 min read SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov....
Another body found in search for Tulsa race massacre victims
The search for remains of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims has revealed another body in an unmarked mass grave at a Tulsa cemetery By KEN MILLER Associated Press October 22, 2020, 10:34 PM • 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article...
How conservative South Dakota could be at the forefront of legalizing marijuana
While ruby red South Dakota may not be a swing state in the presidential election — it may be at the forefront of the green revolution as one of five states where recreational and medical marijuana legalization are up for a vote this election year....
Australian cyclist Jai Hindley claims 18th stage of Giro d’Italia, puts himself in contention to win overall race
Australian Jai Hindley has thrust himself into contention to win a wide-open Giro d’Italia after taking victory in an extraordinary 18th stage that saw the rider from Perth move into second place overall, just 12 seconds behind his teammate Wilco Kelderman. Riding the race of...
Woman with COVID-19 died on flight from Las Vegas to Dallas Texas
The Dallas County woman’s death was reported by the area’s health officials within Sunday’s daily count. They said she was in her 30s and had underlying high risk health conditions. An airport spokesperson confirmed to CBS 11 News that the flight the woman was on...
Kerrin McEvoy eyeing racing’s grand slam if he wins Cox Plate
Not only would McEvoy become the latest jockey to win all of the Melbourne and Caulfield Cups, a Cox Plate and a Golden Slipper if Probabeel claimed Saturday’s running, but he’d become the first to win the grand slam plus an Everest. Loading “As I...
Stepdad repeatedly raped young girl before she choked newborn baby to death
The court heard the man was in a sexual relationship with the girl when she was aged between 11 and 16 in the 1990s. Picture: Ross Swanborough A stepfather whose child abuse victim killed their newborn baby in a caravan park toilet more than two...
Kerrin McEvoy eyeing racing’s grand slam if he wins Cox Plate
Not only would McEvoy become the latest jockey to win all of the Melbourne and Caulfield Cups, a Cox Plate and a Golden Slipper if Probabeel claimed Saturday’s running, but he’d become the first to win the grand slam plus an Everest. Loading “As I...
United States co-sponsors declaration against the right to abortion alongside Egypt, Brazil
The United States has joined Egypt, Uganda, Brazil, Indonesia, and Hungary to co-sponsor an international declaration against the United Nation’s universal right to abortion. The Geneva Consensus Declaration, a non-binding international agreement, asks signatories to reaffirm that every human being has “the inherent right to...
Melbourne AFL grand final public holiday rebranded ‘Thank You Day’
media_play Lebanese Artist Creates Sculpture Out of Rubble From Beirut Blast A sculpture of a woman made out of rubble from the Beirut Port explosion, created by Lebanese artist Hayat Nazer, now sits near the site in Lebanon’s capital, reports said. The statue is made...