Expert talks about security after Michigan synagogue attack
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Near Detroit, a person is dead after ramming a vehicle into a synagogue.  Security shot at the vehicle, but it is not clear if their gunfire killed the suspect.  That's because the truck caught fire, and the suspect's body was found badly burned inside.  Synagogues around the world have been on alert and ramping up security since the war on Iran started. Joining us to talk about what happened today and security precautions is former Secret Service agent G. Michael Verden, founder of the Lake Forest Group.

Synagogues on high alert as security tightens amid Iran War concerns
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Synagogues around the world are increasing security as tensions rise during the war with Iran. After a vehicle attack in Michigan raised new concerns, a former Secret Service agent explains how houses of worship prepare for threats, what investigators are now looking into, and how law enforcement agencies are coordinating their response.

Chicago coalition calls for special prosecutor to target ICE
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A Chicago coalition is asking a judge to appoint a special prosecutor. They want an independent investigation into federal agents and their use of force during Operation Midway Blitz. 

Chicago South Side congressional primary draws millions in dark money
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With four days until the primary, outside groups have spent at least $7 million trying to influence the race to replace Congresswoman Robin Kelly. Big-money interests tied to Israel, AI and cryptocurrency are backing — or targeting — the leading candidates as the contest heads into its final stretch.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tours tornado damage in Kankakee
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It's been two days since powerful storms tore through Indiana and Illinois, and now the governors of both states have come out to see the damage for themselves. There’s still a lot to clean up and a lot of questions. Let's start over in Kankakee with Bret Buganski.

Artemis II: What is the mission?

NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, is scheduled to launch in February and will send four astronauts on a flyby around the moon.

Northwestern University announces new AI major | ChicagoLIVE
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It’s official: AI is a degree! Northwestern Professor Samir Khuller reveals the details of the new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence

UFO Expert Missing: Avi Loeb on the FBI Search and 3I/ATLAS Anomalies | ChicagoLIVE
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Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb joins us as the FBI joins the search for a missing retired Air Force General with ties to the Pentagon’s most sensitive UFO programs. We also dive into the anomalies of the interstellar object 3I/Atlas and the 40% chance the government is hiding a massive data drop.

Sunny Naqvi vs. DHS: Sorting fact from fiction in O’Hare ICE case | ChicagoLIVE
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Chicago Tribune’s Alice Yin joins us to discuss the conflicting reports surrounding Sunny Naqvi, the Skokie woman who says she was held by ICE for nearly 48 hours.

100 pounds of marijuana, 10K THC vapes seized after chase in Indiana: officials

About 100 pounds of marijuana and 10,000 THC vape cartridges were seized Tuesday following a police chase in Lake County that ended in Chicago, authorities said.

High-speed pursuit ends in arrests of three men in Chicago suburb

Three men have been charged after leading police on a high-speed chase into Kane County on Wednesday, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.

NASA Artemis II updates: March rollout, 7 April launch date opportunities

NASA said it would begin to roll the Artemis II rocket and spacecraft out to the launch pad at Florida's Kennedy Space Center as early as next week, and that everything is "on track" for an April launch.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun speaks on deadly tornadoes | FULL REMARKS
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Gov. Mike Braun visited northwest Indiana on Thursday to tour storm damage and meet with community members impacted by tornadoes that killed two people earlier this week.

Some water beads 'illegal' in US as federal safety rules go into effect

Thousands of children in the United States have been injured by water beads, a dangerous toy that is being targeted by new federal safety standards.

Temple Israel shooting: What we know about suspect

A Jewish synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan was targeted by an active shooter on Thursday. Here's what we know about the suspect.

Cybersecurity expert warns about surge of AI-generated war content online
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Bezalel Eetahn Raviv of Lionsgate Cybersecurity explains how artificial intelligence is fueling misleading war imagery on social media and offers tips on how users can spot and avoid spreading fake content.