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Less than a minute after the first words were exchanged between officers and Hill, an officer roughly pulled Hill from the car and forced him to the ground. Hill was cited for careless driving. -
Apple unveiled new models of its iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch — most of which will be available in stores later this month. -
The State Department urged Israel to move quickly to investigate the death of a U.S. woman during a protest against Israeli settlements in the West Bank last week. Eyewitnesses said she was shot in the head by Israeli forces policing the protest. Israeli authorities have said they are investigating the incident. -
Everything about Jones was big: his stage presence, the intensity of his glance and the brilliance of his craft. From Star Wars to The Lion King to CNN, his voice pervaded popular culture.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale will pay tribute to victims of September 11, 2001, with the 9/11 Saluki Stair Climb at the Banterra Center. -
Over 6000 children in Southern Illinois are enrolled in the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program. -
The arrest follows an accident Thursday that left two people on a motorcycle seriously hurt. -
The city will receive $649,240 through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program to install new EV charging stations at the La Quinta Inn & Suites on Gateway Drive. -
Amtrak trains through Bloomington-Normal are getting later and later. A report of on-time performance during the last budget year shows a four-year decline of trains arriving within a half hour of the scheduled time. -
The “Hoop with the Salukis” event will be an opportunity for kids in the neighborhood and throughout Murphysboro to come meet the players and the coach. -
This marks the store’s second major lottery win in 2024, following a $400,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket in April. -
Teenagers spend nearly five hours a day, on average, on social media. And there's growing consensus that it's a big problem for their mental health.
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Interviews are expected to begin next week. -
ArtSpace 304 will host a performance by renowned jazz musician and IL Humanities Road Scholar Speaker John Cooper. -
The two separate cases involved four defendants.
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Participants will experience farm life through demonstrations, animal encounters, and interactive activities, including feeding animals, sampling fresh produce, and discovering how crops are grown and harvested.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing new regulations for vehicle design intended to protect pedestrians in response to the rising number of fatalities on U.S. roads. -
NPR's coverage of their effort to invent an mRNA vaccine that would be free for all countries to manufacture brought them an award for altruism in health. We checked in on their progress. -
U.S. prosecutors allege the pastor illegally funneled money to his church in the Philippines. They also say he victimized minors and young women, requiring them to perform "night duty." -
For its 20th anniversary, the DC Jazz Festival featured performances throughout the Washington, D.C., area culminating in a weekend jam-packed with performances stretched across several venues at The Wharf in Southwest Washington. -
A year after the worst coral bleaching ever recorded, Florida's reefs are slowly recovering. Despite elevated ocean temperatures, scientists say this summer they didn’t see significant bleaching. -
People fleeing violence and persecution can be haunted by their traumas for a long time, even after they have found safety in a new place. And children are particularly vulnerable. Rhitu Chatterjee has the story of a boy who fled Afghanistan and has recently settled in Maine.
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Add these episodes to your listening rotation during the NPR Network's Climate Solutions Week, where we're dedicated to stories and conversations about the search for climate solutions. -
The Princess of Wales announced earlier this year she had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer. -
Tomlinson was initially unsure about sharing her bipolar II diagnosis on stage. But, she says, "I got such amazing feedback from people who had been struggling with their mental health." -
Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane before it reaches the Gulf Coast on Wednesday. Louisiana's governor urged residents to heed orders from local officials. -
The U.S. placed third in the overall medal count, behind China and Great Britain. Here's a look at some of Team USA's athletic accomplishments, from winning streaks to historic firsts. -
With clear, concise prose that delves into harsh topics without losing its sense of humor, Danticat once again proves that she is one of contemporary literature's strongest, most graceful voices.
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