Author Archives: Syndicated Content
‘If you don’t leave, you’re dead:’ Oregon wildfire forces hundreds from homes
By Deborah Bloom and Sergio Olmos KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (Reuters) - A growing wildfire in a bone-dry Oregon forest had forced hundreds of people from their homes by Wednesday as it charred more than 200...
Jul 14, 2021
Pelosi praises Senate budget plan as ‘bold, essential investments’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday that the $3.5 trillion Senate budget plan "will make bold, essential investments in our values as a nation."...
Jul 14, 2021
In White House visit, singer Oliva Rodrigo urges vaccinations for youth
By Merdie Nzanga WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pop star Olivia Rodrigo, whose album "Sour" is No. 1 on the charts, took to the podium at the White House on Wednesday to encourage young people to get vaccinat...
Jul 14, 2021
Ely pleads not guilty to murder of Peoria surgeon
PEORIA, Ill. — Robert Ely Wednesday pleaded not guilty for the murder of Dr. William Marshall. Prosecutors say Ely conned his way into Marshall’s home in January before stabbing him to dea...
Jul 14, 2021
U.S. Justice watchdog to release report into FBI probe of ex-USA Gymnastics doctor
By Sarah N. Lynch and David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Justice Department's internal watchdog on Wednesday is expected to release a long-awaited report examining why the FBI delayed pur...
Jul 14, 2021
White House says $3.5 trln spending bill’s framework reflects Biden’s priorities
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The current $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill's framework reflects President Joe Biden's priorities, the White House said on Wednesday. "What we've seen come out as the current ...
Jul 14, 2021
Peoria City Council discusses ongoing gun violence
PEORIA, Ill. — Violence in Peoria has been a main topic of conversation, especially after the 17th homicide of the year occurred Monday. Council member Denise Jackson, of the 1st District, addre...
Jul 14, 2021
Over two million Americans sign up for Obamacare under Biden drive
(Reuters) - More than two million Americans have signed up for an Obamacare health insurance plan during a special enrollment period opened by President Joe Biden during the COVID-19 pandemic, accordi...
Jul 14, 2021
Commission proposes $117 billion to remake U.S. train corridor, cut travel times
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. government commission on Wednesday proposed a $117 billion plan to remake the Northeast Corridor - the Boston-to-Washington train route that is the na...
Jul 14, 2021
U.S. State Dept “surging” staffing to cope with backlog of up to 2 million passport applications -official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department is "surging" staffing levels to address a backlog of as many as 2 million passport applications due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has Americans waiting...
Jul 14, 2021
