Duckworth raises $4.1 million in 3rd quarter for US Senate bid
CHICAGO (AP) - Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth has raised $4.1 million in the most recent quarter for her campaign to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk. It was the strongest fundraising quarter yet for Duckworth, leaving her with $4.3 million cash on hand heading into the final weeks before the Nov. 8 election. Kirk…
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Chicago lawmaker wants Trump’s honorary street sign removed
CHICAGO (AP) - A city lawmaker in Chicago is calling for Donald Trump's name to be removed from an honorary street sign in the city. Part of Wabash Avenue near Trump's hotel carries the honorary title "Trump Plaza." Democratic Alderman Brendan Reilly has proposed removing the sign, saying Trump doesn't deserve the honor because of…
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Boeing plans to beat Space X to Mars
(KTRS) - Elon Musk unveiled his plan to colonize Mars last week, but this week, Boeing says they plan to beat the billionaire to the red planet. Boeing is developing a rocket for NASA that the agency plans to use for a trip to Mars by the 2030's. Musk hopes to launch the first Mars…
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Vice presidential debate seen by 35.6 million viewers
NEW YORK (AP) - More than half of the 84 million viewers who flocked last week to the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton found something else to do when their respective running mates faced off Tuesday night. A total of 35.6 million viewers watched GOP vice presidential hopeful Mike Pence debate…
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