World News | US says Rafah offensive would jeopardize cease-fire talks as Biden threatens to halt more Israel aid By Zeke Miller May 9, 2024 at 5:10 p.m. Biden last week put on hold a shipment of large bombs to Israel over concerns...
World News | In response to US threat to withhold arms, Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel will fight with its ‘fingernails’ if needed By Joseph Krauss May 9, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. President Joe Biden has urged Israel not to go ahead with such an operation over...
History | Today in History: Nelson Mandela chosen to lead South Africa By Associated Press May 9, 2024 at 4:00 a.m. On May 9, 1994, South Africa’s newly elected parliament chose Nelson Mandela to be the...
National News | Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered By Joseph Krauss May 8, 2024 at 6:11 p.m. The Israeli military says it has reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza but a...
World News | Biden says US won’t supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally By Zeke Miller May 9, 2024 at 6:31 a.m. President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he would not supply offensive weapons that Israel could...
History | Today in History: South Africa adopts constitution guaranteeing equal rights By Associated Press May 8, 2024 at 4:00 a.m. On May 8, 1996, South Africa took another step from apartheid to democracy by adopting...
Education | U. of C. police clear protest encampment early Tuesday, days after president announces intention to intervene By Rebecca Johnson May 7, 2024 at 7:09 p.m. University of Chicago Police cleared a pro-Palestine protest encampment in a brief raid at the...
World News | Israeli forces seize Rafah crossing in Gaza, threatening aid and putting cease-fire talks on edge By Samy Magdy May 7, 2024 at 5:43 p.m. Israeli tanks seized control of Gaza’s vital Rafah border crossing on Tuesday as Israel brushed...
Lake County News-Sun | Waukegan officials balk at requested Israel-Hamas ceasefire vote; ‘I do wish peace and love for everyone, of course’ By Steve Sadin May 7, 2024 at 2:52 p.m. With a standing-room-only crowd of 155 people in the City Council Chamber and dozens more...
World News | Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever By EMMA BURROWS May 7, 2024 at 9:29 a.m. President Vladimir Putin began his fifth term at a glittering Kremlin inauguration Tuesday, embarking on...