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Canada announces new federal agency to build affordable housing
MONTREAL (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Sunday a new federal agency supported by an initial C$13 billion ($9.39 billion) in capitalization to build affordable housing, fo...
Thomson Reuters Sep 14, 2025
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect not cooperating with authorities, Utah governor says
By James Oliphant and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The man arrested in the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is not cooperating with authorities, but investigators are working to establ...
Thomson Reuters Sep 14, 2025
US House Republican McCaul, a vocal Ukraine ally, will not seek re-election
By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Representative Michael McCaul from Texas, a longtime Republican lawmaker focused on foreign policy, announced on Sunday he would not seek re-election for his ...
Thomson Reuters Sep 14, 2025
Swiss bank UBS mulls move to US to avoid new rules, reports New York Post
BERLIN (Reuters) -Swiss bank UBS is considering moving to the United States in response to proposals from the Swiss government on new capital requirements, the New York Post reported at the weekend. S...
Thomson Reuters Sep 14, 2025
Man rescued from Illinois River after jet ski crash
PEORIA, Ill. - A collision between two jet skis resulted in one man being rescued from the Illinois River. It happened around 4:15 p.m. Saturday in an area of the river just north of the McClugage Bri...
Ed Hammond Sep 14, 2025
Peoria Park District welcomes proposal toward riverfront amphitheater
PEORIA, Ill - The Peoria City Council has approved a letter of intent for an $11 million donation from the Hengst Foundation toward a 5,000 seat riverfront amphitheater Peoria Park District Executive ...
Ed Hammond Sep 14, 2025
UnitedHealth sought to meet Trump, WSJ reports
(Reuters) -UnitedHealth has sought meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump, although it has not secured a meeting yet, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. UnitedHealth CEO Stephen Hemsley re...
Thomson Reuters Sep 14, 2025
Tesla's German plant plans to lift production, factory boss tells DPA news agency
BERLIN (Reuters) -U.S. electric carmaker Tesla plans to raise production at its German plant for the rest of the year due to strong sales, the head of the Gruenheide factory told Germany's DPA news ag...
Thomson Reuters Sep 14, 2025
Weekend temperatures soar in Central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. - If you think it was hot Saturday, you were right. The thermometer peaked at 96 degrees in Peoria according to the National Weather Service, making Saturday the hottest day of the year. ...
Ed Hammond Sep 14, 2025
Powerball jackpot grows to $64 million
URBANDALE, Ia. - No grand prize winning tickets were sold for Saturday night's Powerball drawing. The jackpot now grows to $64 million for the next drawing Monday. The winning numbers were: 28, 37, 42...
Ed Hammond Sep 14, 2025

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