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IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at 2028 LA Olympics

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The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted a suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee.

Gift of Giving - Breakthrough T1D

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In May 2026, Necker's partnered with the Breakthrough T1D for the Gift of Giving.

Cargo plane with 5 aboard goes missing off Pakistan's coast, officials say

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Search-and-rescue operations were underway in the Arabian Sea for the K2 Airways plane.

Sabula man arrested after allegedly throwing a mortar firework at neighbor's garage

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A Sabula man was arrested after allegedly throwing a mortar round for a firework at a neighbor's garage, causing damage.

ICE agent shot and killed man who allegedly tried to run him over in Houston, officials say

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An ICE spokesperson said officers were trying to pull over a vehicle as part of a "targeted enforcement operation" when the deadly shooting occurred.

Two US soccer team staff members were suspended by FIFA for Belgium World Cup game

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The U.S. Soccer Federation did not give a reason Tuesday to explain why the staff members were suspended by FIFA.

Man accused of killing Trudy Appleby asks judge to limit, throw out witness testimony

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Jamison Fisher is charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of concealment of a homicidal death in the 11-year-old's 1996 disappearance.

Illinois utility watchdog warns of rising water rates as regulators consider requests

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The rate hike filings come as the state’s major water utilities are seeking a merger.

Monmouth announces new city administrator

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During Monday's meeting, the Monmouth City Council officially entered into an employment agreement with Lou Leone as its new city administrator.

Suspect wanted after woman shot in Rock Island

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Rock Island police have identified a suspect in a shooting on Monday that injured a 34-year-old woman. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.

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IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at 2028 LA Olympics

Gift of Giving - Breakthrough T1D

Cargo plane with 5 aboard goes missing off Pakistan's coast, officials say

Sabula man arrested after allegedly throwing a mortar firework at neighbor's garage

ICE agent shot and killed man who allegedly tried to run him over in Houston, officials say

Two US soccer team staff members were suspended by FIFA for Belgium World Cup game

Man accused of killing Trudy Appleby asks judge to limit, throw out witness testimony

Illinois utility watchdog warns of rising water rates as regulators consider requests

Monmouth announces new city administrator

Suspect wanted after woman shot in Rock Island

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