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Tribal advocates keep up legal pressure for fair political maps; 12-member jury sworn in for Trump's historic criminal trial; the importance of healthcare decision planning; and a debt dilemma: poll shows how many people wrestle with college costs.

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Civil rights activists say a court ruling could end the right to protest in three southern states, a federal judge lets January 6th lawsuits proceed against former President Trump, and police arrest dozens at a Columbia University Gaza protest.

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Rural Wyoming needs more vocational teachers to sustain its workforce pipeline, Ohio environmental advocates fear harm from a proposal to open 40-thousand forest acres to fracking and rural communities build bike trail systems to promote nature, boost the economy.

IL: International Issues

Israeli bombs take out a large building in Gaza City in retaliation for an attack by Hamas that left more than 1,000 people dead. (Flickr)
Jewish groups protest at U.S. Capitol, demand Gaza cease-fire

Thousands of American Jews from Illinois and across the country protested at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., this week, calling for a cease-…

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Macedonia police agents help a refugee mother and daughter in transit through the European country. (New Partners)
European Leaders Push for International Cooperation in Refugee Crisis

With the refugee crisis expected to grow in Europe this year, Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski of Macedonia is urging the United States and European …

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It's Cyber Monday. Next Up. #GivingTuesday

CHICAGO - The idea for "Hashtag Giving Tuesday" grew out of the simple observation that we have a day for giving thanks and two days for getting barga…

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More Farmer Exchanges Planned to Ease Hunger

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - When it comes to feeding the world's hungry, hooking up farmers in the Midwest with producers in developing countries is a great …

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Camp Hope Shifts Gears to Middle East Peace

Chicago, IL – As the Camp Hope vigil near President-elect Barack Obama's Chicago home continues, peace and social justice activists are …

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