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There's a new police superintendent in Chicago. The city council chose the ex-counterterrorism head
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago's City Council unanimously confirmed Larry Snelling as the city's police superintendent Wednesday, elevating the department's counterterrorism chief to lead a department coping with a mixed bag of crime. After the council approved Snelling by a 48-0 vote,...
Rising star Jasmine Amy Rogers is tapped to play iconic Betty Boop in new stage musical
NEW YORK (AP) — The actor picked to play the iconic, baby-faced flapper Betty Boop in a new stage musical is a triple threat from Texas with a contagious laugh. Jasmine Amy Rogers will star in “BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical” making its debut this fall in Chicago with hopes that...
Jets sign veteran Siemian to their practice squad. Kaepernick reaches out for an opportunity
The New York Jets signed veteran quarterback Trevor Siemian to the practice squad Tuesday, giving them an experienced backup to embattled starter Zach Wilson. The team announced the move after the 31-year-old Siemian passed a physical at the Jets' practice facility in Florham Park,...
Messi's status for US Open Cup final on Wednesday remains unclear
Lionel Messi's status remains unclear for Inter Miami's U.S. Open Cup final match against Houston on Wednesday night. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner was subbed out of a match against Toronto on Sept. 20 in the first half because of a leg issue, and did not play in the team's 1-1...
Music Review: Breathy, mid-tempo Wilco returns for 'Cousin,' which is heavy on the slower tracks
If you like your Wilco mid-tempo, melodic and breathy, then “Cousin” is for you. Taking yet another departure in tone after last year's epic double album “Cruel Country,” the Chicago combo's latest is more along the lines of 2019's “Ode to Joy.” Wilco...
Clevinger pitches 6 strong innings; Chicago beats Boston 3-2 to win 1st series since early August
BOSTON (AP) — Mike Clevinger pitched six solid innings, Elvis Andrus had a two-run double and the Chicago White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 in a rain-shortened game on Sunday, ending a string of 12 straight series losses. Trying to avoid their second 100-loss season in five...
The Supreme Court will hear a case with a lot of 'buts' & 'ifs' over the meaning of 'and'
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's hard to imagine a less contentious or more innocent word than “and.” But how to interpret that simple conjunction has prompted a complicated legal fight that lands in the Supreme Court on Oct. 2, the first day of its new term. What the justices decide...
Gil scores his 9th goal of the season and the New England Revolution clinch an MLS playoff spot
CHICAGO (AP) — Carles Gil had a shot deflected up and in for his ninth goal of the season and the New England Revolution tied the Chicago Fire 2-2 on Saturday night to clinch an MLS playoff spot. Each of the last five regular-season meetings between the Fire and the Revolution have...
With temporary status for Venezuelans, the Biden administration turns to a familiar tool
MEXICO CITY (AP) — From a White House podium in May, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas outlined new legal pathways to the United States for Venezuelans and others, along with a “very clear” message for those who come illegally. “Our borders are not open....
Sebastian Munoz pulls away for 3-shot lead in LIV Golf-Chicago
SUGAR GROVE, Ill. (AP) — Sebastian Munoz quickly pulled away from a crowd at the top on Saturday, playing his opening five holes in 5-under par on his way to a second-round 8-under 63 and a three-shot lead in LIV Golf-Chicago. Munoz was part of a five-way tie for the lead after the...
