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Why did David Weiss suddenly rejuvenate the Hunter Biden investigation?

2 years 3 months ago
David Weiss has been investigating Hunter Biden for five years, ever since Donald Trump appointed him US Attorney for Delaware. Apparently he requested special counsel status on Tuesday, and today Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that he had granted it. This is a very strange story. Last month Weiss wound up his investigation and agreed ...continue reading "Why did David Weiss suddenly rejuvenate the Hunter Biden investigation?"
Kevin Drum

Nearly 80-Year Journey Home: World War II Soldier To Be Laid To Rest Saturday In Mount Olive

2 years 3 months ago
MOUNT OLIVE - After nearly 80 years, Army Sgt. John W. Radanovich, who died at age 23 in the battle of Hurtgen Forest in Germany in December 1944, will be laid to rest Saturday in a family plot at a Mount Olive Cemetery. For anyone wishing to attend a visitation and service for Radanovich, it will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Becker & Son Funeral Home in Mount Olive. A series of battles occurred over 50 square miles on the German-Belgian border in 1944 to 1945 and Radanovich's rifle platoon encountered what was described as a "fierce counterattack" with the German soldiers on Dec. 1, 1944. That was the last time the Mount Oliver soldier was seen alive. Radanovich was a White City native and star Mount Olive athlete. He enlisted in the U.S. Army from Michigan in November 1942. Radanovich had been reported as a prisoner of war by the Germans, but his regiment was not able to do a thorough search for him because of ongoing combat. A Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency historian determined

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Politico’s Weird Celebration Of 1st Amendment Violations When It Comes To Adult Content

2 years 3 months ago
Here on Techdirt we’ve chronicled the rise of a bunch of terrible age verification laws, including many focused specifically on adult content. We’ve also highlighted how MindGeek, the company behind a bunch of largest adult content sites, including Pornhub, have started geoblocking entire states in response to these problematic laws, while the Free Speech Coalition […]
Mike Masnick

Carlinville Police Probe Robbery At Gunpoint At Casey's

2 years 3 months ago
CARLINVILLE - Carlinville Police Chief Derek Graham provided a report about a robbery at gunpoint early Friday in the city. “At 5:05 a.m. on August 11, 2023, the Carlinville Police Department received a call that an employee from Casey’s located at 425 West Main Street, Carlinville, had been robbed at gunpoint by a white male wearing a mask, black hoodie, and dark pants, last seen headed west. Police arrived on scene and a K-9 unit was able to locate the weapon and mask in the area around the scene. “During the investigation, CPD was able to retrieve surveillance video of the suspect. The suspect is a white male, approximately 5-foot-10 to 6 feet tall and medium build. The suspect appears to have a tattoo on his right hand. The images of the suspect are included here.” Chief Graham closed by saying anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Carlinville Police Department at (217) 854-3221 or info@carlinvillepolice.com or Macoupin and Montgomery

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The Crossing

2 years 3 months ago

The Crossing nestles snuggly among the shops and skyscrapers of Clayton—a quiet haven for those in search of both sustenance and serenity.  It’s left to the modern art hanging within the booths to brighten the dark wood interior, while an attractively designed wine rack separates the bar level from the main dining room  Yes, there’s... 

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Jean Carnahan

MLK Bridge work postponed because of severe weather

2 years 3 months ago
The Illinois Department of Transportation said that the Martin Luther King Bridge will be completely closed from the I-55/64/70 exit ramps to the MLK bridge and Third Street in Missouri starting, if the weather is good, at 9 p.m. on Friday, August 11.
Liz Dowell