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The production of opium in Myanmar has flourished since the military's seizure of power as the faltering economy has led more people toward the drug trade, according to a new United Nations report.

Federal Trade Commission nominee Lina Khan and presidential adviser Tim Wu have advocated for new rules to curb the power of the tech giants.

The Trump campaign is naming Breitbart News' Stephen Bannon as chief executive, and is also promoting pollster Kellyanne Conway to campaign manager. Paul Manafort will stay on as campaign chairman.

The International Court of Justice does not have the power to enforce its own rulings, but it does add to the pressure that Israel feels internationally and domestically to end the war in Gaza.

The latest January 6th Congressional hearing focuses on extremist groups like The Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers.

NPR's David Greene talks to Chrissy Houlahan, winner of the (unopposed) Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District, about how she plans to flip the seat in the midterm elections.

Why are several companies competing to publish a work that's in the public domain?

Some Illinois Republicans say the state isn't getting results from more spending on education, Akorn Pharmaceuticals closing its U.S. facilities impacting 400 in Decatur, some lawmakers happy with the effort to address food deserts in Illinois, and Springfield ranks in the 20 cities of emerging housing markets.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker wants assault weapons ban ASAP, General Assembly has set its schedule for the Spring session, AFSCME is calling for more officers at Pontiac Prison, an attorney says there's no legal way to certify petitions for offices that don't exist and Springfield School Board gives green light to purchase land for elementary school

Illinois has a new state water plan, a new legislative proposal to improve pay and training for temporary workers, a central Illinois lawmaker plans to sue the state over the new assault weapons ban, Illinois Department of Natural Resources has a new director and UIC reaches agreement with faculty.