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Trial of actor Jussie Smollett, accused of faking hate crime, goes to jury
By Brendan O'Brien CHICAGO (Reuters) - The jury began deliberations on Wednesday in the trial of actor Jussie Smollett, a one-time star of the TV drama "Empire" who stands accused of orchestrating a h...
Dec 08, 2021
U.S. FDA authorizes AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 antibody drug
(Reuters) - The U.S. drugs regulator said on Wednesday it had authorized AstraZeneca's antibody cocktail to prevent COVID-19 infections in individuals who have weak immune systems or a history of seve...
Dec 08, 2021
Feds reach settlement with Dunlap Schools over Americans with Disabilities Act complaint
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The U.S. Attorneys office has reached an agreement with the Dunlap School District over violations of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. The Justice Department says...
Dec 08, 2021
U.S. envoy to visit UAE, Turkey, Egypt to discuss Ethiopia conflict -State Dept
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Jeffrey Feltman will depart on Thursday for the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Egypt to discuss international support for diplomatic ...
Dec 08, 2021
Coroner investigates Brimfield teen’s drowning death
BRIMFIELD, Ill. – The Peoria County Coroner is looking further into the death of a teenager who is believed to have drowned in a hot tub. The coroner says first responders went to the 11000 bloc...
Dec 08, 2021
American, Delta, United CEOs to testify before U.S. Senate panel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chief executives of American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines will testify on Dec. 15 at an oversight hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee, a committ...
Dec 08, 2021
U.S. envoy Malley to return to Vienna for resumed Iran nuclear talks over weekend -State Dept
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Rob Malley will plan to travel to Vienna over the weekend to lead a U.S. delegation to talks to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, State Department s...
Dec 08, 2021
Congo an economic ‘bright spot’ in Africa, says IMF chief
KINSHASA (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo is a rare "bright spot" in Africa's economic performance as high commodity prices and government reform improve finances, the head of the Internationa...
Dec 08, 2021
U.S. appeals court pauses antitrust orders against Apple App Store
(Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday paused the enforcement of an injunction against Apple Inc that could have forced it to allow links and buttons to outside payment methods outside its App ...
Dec 08, 2021
Serbia gov’t bows to protesters’ demands, changes two laws
BELGRADE (Reuters) - Serbia's ruling coalition moved on Wednesday to change two laws critics say would let foreign companies exploit local resources, bowing to demands by anti-government protesters wh...
Dec 08, 2021
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