Severe Florida drought threatens orange crops and citrus industry
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Farmers in Florida are battling the state’s worst drought in 25 years, raising concerns about orange production and the potential impact on orange juice prices.

Oil prices surge as Iran tensions escalate, new leader takes power
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As fighting between Iran and Israel targets energy sites and disrupts oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices climb past $100 a barrel while Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as its new leader and tensions with the U.S. continue to rise.

Chicago Heights man charged after loaded gun found during traffic stop

A Chicago Heights man has been charged with illegally possessing a firearm after investigators found a loaded gun during a traffic stop.

Trump says 'excursion' in Iran will be 'short-term'

The U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran continues for a 10th day, as both countries vow to press ahead with a military operation that appears to have no end in sight.

Family wants charges dropped in Hall County teacher prank death

The family of North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes says he was excited to “catch" students involved in a prank and slipped in the rain before being struck by a vehicle.

Seventh fallen US soldier identified as Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, 26, of Kentucky

A seventh U.S. soldier who died from injuries sustained while he was supporting Operation Epic Fury in Saudi Arabia last week has been identified, the Department of War announced Monday.

Texas women used crow drones to fly drugs into Louisiana prison, authorities say

Two Texas women were arrested for allegedly using a drone and hollowed-out plastic bird decoys to smuggle drugs and cellphones into a federal prison.

Bail set over $10M for Florida woman accused in Rihanna's house shooting

The suspect accused of firing shots into Rihanna's LA home over the weekend was identified by the LAPD as 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz from Orlando, Florida. Her bail was set at $10,225,000.

Masked men storm suburban Chicago home, hold victim at gunpoint
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A group of masked men forced their way into a Winnetka home Sunday evening, holding a resident at gunpoint before fleeing the area.

Oil prices spike as Iran war intensifies: What to know

The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.

NYPD officer dies during deployment in Kuwait

Officer Sorffly Davius was a Major in the Army National Guard. He was deployed in Kuwait in support of Operation Epic Fury, officials said.

Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as new leader amid rising global tensions
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William Muck, a political science professor from North Central College, discusses what the rise of Mojtaba Khamenei could mean for the war with Iran, global oil prices and the broader geopolitical impact.

Masked men storm suburban Chicago home, victim held at gunpoint

Police say a masked group forced their way into a home in Chicago's suburbs on Sunday evening and held a resident at gunpoint.

Back of the Yards shooting leaves 1 dead, another wounded

A man was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Monday morning in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.

Chicago weather: Record warmth today before strong storms move in

Chicago will see record warmth today before strong storms Tuesday and a sharp midweek cooldown with rain and possible rain-snow mix.