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Chicago Woman Sues U.S. Over Border Patrol Shooting
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Marimar Martinez is suing the federal government over being shot five times by a Border Patrol agent in Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz, after assault charges against her were dropped. Her attorneys say a forensic reconstruction supports her account that she was driving away when the agent fired; federal officials had alleged she rammed agents, and Chicago police are investigating the shooting.
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Texas State Fair Fire Damages Game Stand
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A fire caused significant damage to a Midway game stand at the State Fair of Texas early Tuesday, but no one was injured and the fair was expected to open as scheduled. Dallas Fire-Rescue said an electrical short caused the blaze, though one report said the cause was still under investigation.
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Lane Johnson Retirement Draws Backlash Over ESPN Remarks
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Philadelphia Eagles tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement midway through his 14th NFL season, saying he needs to prioritize his mental health and family. A five-time All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion, Johnson spent his entire career with Philadelphia and is regarded as one of the greatest players at his position.
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Fatal Rollovers Kill Two in Arizona, Texas
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A rollover crash on westbound Loop 202 near Cooper Road in Gilbert, Arizona, killed one person and injured another; the cause is under investigation. Separately, a single-vehicle rollover on Loop 375 at Midway in El Paso killed one person.
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Was NIH’s Trans Kids Research Russ Vought’s Last Straw?
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‘Bang’: Firework Collides With Plane Carrying 52 Passengers
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— Jul 6, 2026
A firework hit a commercial plane on the Fourth of July while it was landing at the Midway International Airport in Chicago.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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ICE Launches ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ In Chicago As Trump Escalates War On Sanctuary Cities
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— Sep 8, 2025
The Trump administration on Monday announced the launch of a federal immigration operation in Chicago after weeks of teasing a new sanctuary city to target. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is kicking off…
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Minnesota State Fair Closes Early After Brawl Spirals Into Mass Chaos
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— Sep 4, 2022
A gunshot led to panic and the early closure of the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday night. The incident took place near the entrance of the fair’s Midway, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune . A statement from…
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs ‘Right To Protest’ Order As Trump Admin Targets City
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— Sep 16, 2025
Democratic Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed a sweeping executive order Tuesday that seeks to fortify protest protections in Chicago. The Trump administration launched “Operation Midway Blitz” in Chicago and across…
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Midwest and Northeast Brace for Severe Storms
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— Aug 9, 2026
Weekend storms are forecast to hit Chicago with potentially two rounds on Sunday bringing damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding, with ongoing risk into Monday. Travel disruptions were already evident at O'Hare and Midway as storms approached, highlighting the broader impact on transportation.
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Corrie ten Boom's Sister Betsie Prays for the Guards
Prisoner intercedes for her Ravensbrück tormentors
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Watch: US Military Plane Carrying Head of National Guard Slams Into Flock of Birds Taking Off from Chicago
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— Nov 27, 2022
A National Guard jet had a close encounter of the highly dangerous kind recently near Chicago’s Midway airport on Monday. Video of the incident posted to CNN and social media shows the plane flying into a flock of birds…
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Tilt-A-Whirl marks 100 years at Minnesota State Fair
Lifestyle
— Aug 28, 2026
The Tilt-A-Whirl, invented by Herbert Sellner after a failed water-ride prototype and debuting at the Minnesota State Fair in 1926, marks a 100-year milestone with riders recalling enduring thrills as the ride remains largely unchanged in design and a staple at fairs nationwide. Its origin story includes Sellner’s early experiments, a patent filed in 1926, and a transition from the Midway to the family-friendly Kidway over time, underscoring its lasting appeal and evolution.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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