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Emanuel "Chris" Welch, the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, said that Democrats in the Illinois House would no longer work with the public relations firm SKDK due to revelations of a "glaring conflict of interest" in a sexual harassment and retaliation case.

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  • Investigations

Illinois Dems criticize Biden adviser, cut ties with PR firm over #MeToo conflict

Illinois Democrats said they cut ties with the prominent public relations firm SKDK following reporting by NPR about an undisclosed conflict of interest in a sexual harassment case.

September 18, 2023
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  • Tom Dreisbach
People visit the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., April 18, 2022.

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  • Animals

A black bear on a tree in Walt Disney World temporarily shut down parts of the park

Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission captured an adult, female bear and say they will relocate her outside the theme park.

September 18, 2023
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  • Joe Hernandez
Siamak Namazi (second left) and Morad Tahbaz (right) are welcomed after disembarking from a Qatari jet on their arrival at the Doha International Airport on Monday.

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  • World

Iran frees Americans in a swap, gets access to oil money, release of Iranians in U.S.

It's the latest in what has been decades of prisoner swaps between the two countries. The Americans include Siamak Namazi, held since 2015, and Morad Tahbaz and Emad Shargi, both detained in 2018.

September 18, 2023
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  • Larry Kaplow
The former president of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, passes a police van as he leaves a court appearance in Madrid on Friday.

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  • Sports

Spain, soccer and an unwanted World Cup kiss: the Luis Rubiales firestorm, explained

Spain's new women's coach has announced the roster for the team's first matches since their victory at the Women's World Cup. Here's what's happened in the Rubiales case and what to look for next.

September 18, 2023
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  • Laurel Wamsley
Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, is alleging the release of his tax records is a violation of IRS rules. Earlier this year, Biden agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor offenses related to his filing of federal income taxes.

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  • Law

Hunter Biden sues IRS over release of his tax records

Hunter Biden claims the IRS unlawfully released his confidential tax return information. Among other things, Biden is seeking $1,000 for each unauthorized disclosure and attorneys fees.

September 18, 2023
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  • Jaclyn Diaz
This photo was taken on Sept. 14, 2012 at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nev. Two pilots died in a collision Sunday on what was the last day of the famed air races, which were being held for the last time ever this year in Reno.

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  • National

Two pilots were killed in a midair collision on the last day of Nevada air races

The fatal crash occurred on the final day of the National Championship Air Races in Reno — putting a tragic end to the decades-old racing tradition.

September 18, 2023
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  • Juliana Kim
Generac has recalled two types of portable generators that pose a fire and burn risk.

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Generac is recalling around 64,000 generators that pose a fire and burn hazard

At least three incidents involving the recalled generators left people with severe burns. Generac is offering a free repair kit to consumers.

September 18, 2023
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  • Joe Hernandez

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  • Book Reviews

Love, identity and ambition take center stage in 'Roaming'

Roaming, spanning five days as old friends Dani and Zoe reunite on their first break from college, is the first adult graphic novel from Caldecott-winning cousins Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki.

September 18, 2023
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  • Julie Depenbrock
A person puts their ballot in a drop box on Oct. 27, 2020, at a library in Seattle. Under Washington state's primary system, the top two vote getters advance to the general election in November, regardless of party.

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  • Elections

The U.S. has a 'primary problem,' say advocates who call for new election systems

There's a lot of discontent with America's political system, including with party-based primary elections. So reform advocates are urging states to move to nonpartisan primaries.

September 18, 2023
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  • Ashley Lopez
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi before a meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Aug. 30.

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  • World

Latest on Ukraine: China's foreign minister visits Russia after Kim Jong Un's trip

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

September 18, 2023
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  • International Desk
Nine young inmates escaped from the Abraxas Academy detention center on Sunday, police said.

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  • National

9 teens are back in custody after escaping from a Pennsylvania detention center

For the second time in two weeks, Pennsylvania police conducted a major manhunt for escaped inmates. This time, it was a group of teens who fled a detention center after overtaking two female guards.

September 18, 2023
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  • Emily Olson
United Auto Workers members strike at the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant on September 16, 2023 in Wayne, Michigan. This is the first time in history that the UAW is striking all three of the Big Three auto makers, Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, at the same time.

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  • Business

The UAW held talks with GM and Ford over the weekend but the strike persists

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Shawn Fain of the United Auto Workers, who was elected president less than six months ago on promises to end corruption, and win back concessions given to the Big 3.

September 18, 2023
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Thousands of activists, indigenous groups, students and others take to the streets of New York for the March to End Fossil Fuels protest on Sunday, Sept. 17, in New York.

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  • News

Up First briefing: U.N. and climate change; UAW strike Day 4; Barrymore pauses show

People marched against fossil fuel use ahead of the U.N. General Assembly. Auto plants shut down and workers were laid off amid the UAW strike. Drew Barrymore pauses her show after backlash.

September 18, 2023
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  • Suzanne Nuyen
The cover of <em>The</em><em> Care and Keeping of You</em>:<em> The Body Book for Girls</em>, originally published in 1998.

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  • Arts & Life

'The Care and Keeping of You,' American Girl's guide to puberty, turns 25

The Care and Keeping of You from American Girl eased the adolescent anxieties of the millennial and Gen Z girls who read it. Now the book is marking its 25th anniversary.

September 18, 2023
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  • Tilda Wilson
Bagels on display at Katz's Delicatessen in Manhattan.

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  • Food

The Plain Bagel Rule: How naked bread is the ultimate test of a bakery

In a world of everything-bagel seasoning and Instagrammable foods, I refuse to stray from the humble unadulterated bagel.

September 18, 2023
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  • Emma Bowman
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