By CHRISTINE FERNANDO and COREY WILLIAMS, Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Kevin Huigens wipes away tears as he gazes upon the statue of Cubs’ legend Ryne Sandberg outside Chicago’s famed Wrigley Field. Flowers, Cubs caps, American flags and — of … Continued
By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes and gunfire in the Gaza Strip killed at least 46 Palestinians overnight and into Wednesday, most of them among crowds seeking food, health officials said. Related … Continued
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Two top Federal Reserve officials could dissent from the central bank’s likely decision Wednesday to hold its key interest rate steady, a sign of division at the Fed that reflects the economy’s … Continued
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI, JOHN HANNA and NADIA LATHAN, Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a new congressional map that creates five additional GOP-leaning districts, bolstering their chances of maintaining control as they brace for a challenging midterm … Continued
By LISA MASCARO, Associated Press Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — On this day in 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed legislation into law that launched Medicaid, creating a U.S. health care safety net for millions of low-income Americans in what … Continued
CAMP RIPLEY — Taking shape and nearing the halfway point of completion, the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum welcomed stakeholders to view its progress outside of Camp Ripley in central Minnesota. On Wednesday, July 23, the museum gave three tours … Continued