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How the Dred Scott Decision Helped Push the United States Toward Civil War

How the Dred Scott Decision Helped Push the United States Toward Civil War

The Dred Scott decision of 1857 is often cited as a pivotal moment in American history, one that significantly heightened tensions between the Nort...

Inside the Long-Term Legacy of the Dred Scott Decision

Inside the Long-Term Legacy of the Dred Scott Decision

The Dred Scott decision of 1857 is often regarded as one of the most consequential rulings in the history of the United States Supreme Court. Its i...

ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an 'alarming' rate, an AP investigation finds

ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an 'alarming' rate, an AP investigation finds

Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees are taking their own lives at a pace that’s unprecedented in the agency’s two-decade history, highlighting what experts call failures in care and oversight

USMNT World Cup roster officially revealed

USMNT World Cup roster officially revealed

And, we know the jersey numbers!

The Fire and Tornado That Led to the Temple’s Demolition

The Fire and Tornado That Led to the Temple’s Demolition

The Nauvoo Temple, a significant religious structure for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, has a storied past marked by its construc...

Takeaways from AP investigation that found 'alarming' spike in suicide deaths of ICE detainees

Takeaways from AP investigation that found 'alarming' spike in suicide deaths of ICE detainees

Detainees in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement are taking their own lives at a pace that's unprecedented in the agency’s two-decade history, an Associated Press Investigation has found

Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove: A look back at the 2025 list

Ten Chicago Bears with the most to prove: A look back at the 2025 list

A look back at the 10 Chicago Bears with the most to prove in 2025 and how they performed.

World Cup transit sticker shock hits fans with tickets to matches in some US host cities

World Cup transit sticker shock hits fans with tickets to matches in some US host cities

Fans heading to the World Cup in the U.S. are facing a new source of sticker shock: mass transit

Waukegan Alderman Charged with Casting Ballot for Deceased Mother

Waukegan Alderman Charged with Casting Ballot for Deceased Mother

Waukegan Alderman Sylvia Sims Bolton has been charged with felony mutilation of election material and disregarding the election code after allegedly casting a ballot for her deceased mother during the March primary contest. Bolton, who represents the 1st Ward, appeared in Lake County Court in Waukegan following the charges filed on May 19. The case has drawn attention as it unfolds amidst other high-profile legal matters in the region, including allegations of misconduct in a separate federal case involving a COVID-19 testing scam. Bolton's legal troubles add to the ongoing scrutiny of election integrity and the enforcement of election laws in Illinois.

Game Thread #51: Milwaukee Brewers (30-20) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (29-22)

Game Thread #51: Milwaukee Brewers (30-20) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (29-22)

Brewers and Cardinals open three-game series this afternoon

A defense of Victor Scott

A defense of Victor Scott

There are three players in this story. The first is Victor Scott. The second is the fanbase’s opinion of Victor Scott. And then there’s my opinion of Scott, inextricably linked to the fanbase’s opinion. There are certain players who come along where I react to the fanbase’s opinion of a player. If I feel the […]

Series Preview: Pirates will face off against Cubs for the first time at home this season

Series Preview: Pirates will face off against Cubs for the first time at home this season

The Bucs start up against another division rival.