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Sen. Cory Booker says he will seek reelection to the Senate rather than continue his presidential campaign.

Cory Booker Drops Out Of Presidential Race

The New Jersey Democrat cited a lack of money to sustain a campaign that can win the Democratic nomination. His exit reduces the diversity of the field further, as three candidates of color remain.

No Final Decision On Springfield’s Ward 2 Race

After months of recounts and appeals, the decision of who should represent Springfield’s Ward 2 landed at the city council Tuesday. But council members…

Visitors view "Ajitto, 1981" during a press preview of the exhibition "Robert Mapplethorpe. The Sensitive Lens" in the 18th Century picture gallery of the National Gallery of Ancient Art in Rome.

No Sin in Cincinnati: Robert Mapplethorpe's Legacy

A museum canceled a show by the legendary photographer. What can that decision teach us about the First Amendment?

Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros hits a grand slam during the seventh inning in Game Four of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on Saturday. The World Series is now tied 2-2.

Astros Tie World Series 2-2 After Game 4 Win Over Nationals

The Houston Astros tied the series 2-2 after beating the Washington Nationals 8-1 in Game 4 of the World Series.

Chicken parts sit in a cooler for sale in the El Mercado Market in "Kimmeytown", an area of Georgetown, Delaware. It became a Guatemalan neighborhood beginning in the 1990's, because it's within walking distance of a Perdue chicken processing plant, which employs a large number of people from Latin American who live in town.

Undocumented But In Demand: Immigration And Labor In America

The meatpacking, farming, construction and manufacturing industries all rely heavily on an immigrant workforce. Many of those workers are undocumented.

Chicago Veterans Home To Open By Summer 2020

Final construction work on the long-awaited Chicago Veterans Home is on schedule, and a state official says the facility will be fully operational by next…

NASA's diagram of Mars opposition shows the Sun, the Earth and Mars lining up every couple of years.

Don't Miss Your Socially Distanced Date With Mars

Mars will be in "opposition" on Oct. 13: the sun and Mars will be on opposite sides of Earth. It's going to be ideal for viewing the red planet.

Members of the Orthodox Jewish community gather around a journalist as he conducts an interview on a street corner, last Wednesday, in the Borough Park neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough of New York. Gov. Andrew Cuomo moved to reinstate restrictions on businesses, houses of worship and schools in and near areas where coronavirus cases are spiking.

Police Arrest Anti-Lockdown Protest Leader In New York's Orthodox Jewish Community

Harold "Heshy" Tischler, a talk show host and candidate for City Council, is charged with inciting a riot and unlawful imprisonment after he allegedly egged on violence against a journalist.

The flag flies at half-staff Saturday at the Supreme Court on the morning after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Sources: Trump Considers Barrett, Lagoa, Rushing For Supreme Court Spot

Judges Amy Coney Barrett is considered to be the front-runner among the trio of federal appellate court judges. She was a finalist during the president's last high court selection.

California is preparing for windy, dry weather which is expected to cause critical fire conditions this weekend. Twenty-five major fires are burning throughout the state, including the Bobcat fire in Southern California, pictured on Sept. 21.

In California, Windy, Dry Weather Expected To Bring 'Critical' Fire Conditions

The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings throughout parts of the state. Cal Fire says winds and low humidity are expected to exacerbate fire conditions and drive up temperatures.

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