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Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., speaks to members of the media after a House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack hearing last month.

House Democrats call for a new inspector general in Secret Service text investigation

Reps. Bennie Thompson and Carolyn Maloney write in a letter that the IG's actions "cast serious doubt on his independence and his ability to effectively conduct such an important investigation."

FAA to lift all restrictions on commercial flights

The Federal Aviation Administration is lifting restrictions imposed during the country's longest government shutdown. Airlines can resume their regular flight schedules beginning Monday at 6 a.m. EST.

A basketball player in a white uniform grips the ball as he looks for an opening while defensive players in purple uniforms guard him.

Bradley's bid for MVC tourney title ends in semifinal loss to UNI

The second-seeded Bradley men's basketball team lost to No. 6 Northern Iowa, 73-69, in the second Missouri Valley Conference Tournament semifinal game Saturday in St. Louis.

New COVID-19 vaccines received the backing of a panel of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Tuesday. The shots will be available across the country later this week.

CDC advisers back broad rollout of new COVID boosters

A panel of doctors and scientists advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to recommend that people 6 months of age and older get new COVID boosters this fall.

Structural engineers say Japan was prepared for this week's earthquakes

Why didn't more buildings fall during the magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck Japan this week?

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Chillicothe Players Theatre presents The Great Gatsby

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Roseanne Urbanc of Chillicothe Players Theatre about their upcoming production of The Great Gatsby. Running Aug. 6-9 at Shore Acres Clubhouse, the production combines the glamour of the Roaring Twenties with an immersive theater experience, inviting audiences to dress in 1920s attire and become part of Gatsby's world. The adaptation explores timeless themes of ambition, love, friendship and the pursuit of the American Dream.

Team USA beats Pakistan in Cricket World Cup

Team USA just pulled off one of the biggest upsets in cricket's history. They beat Pakistan in super-over in group play in this year's World Cup.

Hurricanes, Pandemic And Falling Economy Prompt Hondurans To Leave For The U.S.

After being hit by back-to-back hurricanes on top of the pandemic, families from Honduras are leaving the country in waves to cross the Southern border into the U.S. for a better life.

The U.S. Must Expedite Visas For Afghans Who Helped The U.S., Congressman Says

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, about the drawdown of U.S. military forces from Afghanistan, and his call to fast-track immigration visas for Afghans who helped the U.S.

The Optimal Regimen To Fight COVID Will Be A 3rd Shot For A Boost, Fauci Says

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, about the current outlook for COVID-19 boosters, and who needs them most to get the surge under control.

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