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President Bush arrives at the G-8 summit in Germany on Wednesday with a new plan on climate change as leaders of major industrialized countries gather for three days. But a bitter debate over missile defense looms over the talks.

The coronavirus pandemic has quelled large gatherings. But celebrity DJ D-Nice threw a massive virtual party over the weekend that had everyone from the Obamas to Mark Zuckerberg making an appearance.

With the presidential election just four months away, Democrats are still grappling with the question of whether Biden should even stay in the race after his fumbles at the presidential debate.

For some insight into the fighter pilot culture, Linda talks with Captain Rosemary Mariner, a retired Navy Captain Aviator. She was trained to fly planes like the fighter that collided with the US reconnaissance plane. Mariner is now a Research Fellow for the University of Tennessee, Center for the Study for War and Society.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Our top story features David Jackson, communications manager for the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, discussing the upcoming Peoria Transplants Party. You’ll also hear about “From Peoria to Lebanon,” a new exhibit at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Proceeds will benefit relief efforts for the 2020 Beirut port explosion. Museum CEO John Morris speaks with WCBU’s Tim Shelley about the exhibit and fundraiser. Reach out to the Peoria Itoo Society for more information.

Also: A lawsuit alleges Motel 6 shared guest information with immigration officials; Iranian anti-government protests continue; and nobody won the Powerball lotto - it's now worth $550 million!

Hosting a July 4th barbeque is 11 percent more expensive than last year, thanks to inflation. The prices of chicken wings, ground beef and beer have all skyrocketed. Still, there are ways to save.

When it comes to presidential politics, Iowa is where things all get started, long before most people realize the election season has begun. And like it or not, the race is on ... if only on one side.

In a new report, Democrats are increasingly motivated by the issue of abortion - and increasingly supportive, as are independent voters. Republicans views have mostly remained the same.

In new letter to President Trump, Democratic congressional leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries request a meeting to discuss the path forward for government funding ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline.