Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day
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Tuesday was World Down Syndrome Day --- a day of global awareness advocating for the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. It?s observed on the 21st day of the third month of the year to represent the triplication of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome.

Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin talks prompt concern from U.S. officials
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U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) weighs in on the ongoing talks between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin and what they could mean for global democracy.

Putin welcomes China's Xi to Kremlin amid Ukraine war
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War takes a backseat to diplomacy this week as the president of China travels to Moscow for meetings with his Russian counterpart, which could have a big impact on the fighting in Ukraine.

Putin sticks to protocol during visit from China's Xi Jinping

Putin and Xi were expected to touch on issues related to Ukraine, a spokesman said, adding that Russia's president would likely offer a “detailed explanation" of Moscow's view on the current situation.

ICC issues arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over Ukraine war crimes

The International Criminal Court says it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine.

Mexican president says lack of hugs caused US fentanyl crisis

On Friday, Mexico's president Andrés Manuel López Obrador told a morning news briefing that the problem was caused by “a lack of hugs, of embraces.”

International arrest warrant issued for Russian President Putin
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The International Criminal Court says Russian President Vladimir Putin is guilty of war crimes including kidnapping Ukrainian children.

Groups voice concerns over downtown Chicago NASCAR race
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While Grant Park sees its share of festivals and events each summer, park representatives say the looming NASCAR race is on an entirely different scale.

Man shot to death at Chicago gas station
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Police say the man was sitting in the driver's seat around 8:45 p.m. in the 300 block of South Cicero Avenue when two male suspects fired shots.

China’s Xi Jinping plans to visit Moscow in show of support for Vladimir Putin

China has refused to condemn Moscow’s aggression and sought to project itself as neutral in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine while accusing NATO and the U.S. of provoking Russia into military action.