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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., speaks during a news conference, May 24, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. The House will vote on a Republican-led resolution reaffirming support for Israel, which appears to serve as implicit rebuke of a leading Democrat who called the country a “racist state” but later apologized. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)

Top progressives are backing Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign. But some activists have reservations

By Will Weissert - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Nico Hoerner runs the bases after hitting a grand slam against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Nico Hoerner hits grand slam as Cubs beat Nationals 8-3

By Seth Engle - Associated Press

Northwestern head football coach Pat Fitzgerald directs the team before an NCAA college football game against Miami (Ohio) Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. The legal headaches could only be starting for Pat Fitzgerald and Bob Huggins as their attorneys plot the next steps after Northwestern and West Virginia parted ways with them in moves that left some industry experts perplexed. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)

Northwestern hazing scandal included multiple sports, men and women, according to attorneys

By Larry Lage and Claire Savage - Associated Press

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Northwestern has fired Fitzgerald Monday, July 10, 2023, amid a hazing scandal that called into question his leadership of the program and damaged the university's reputation after it mishandled its response to the allegations. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

1st lawsuit filed against Pat Fitzgerald and Northwestern leaders stemming from a hazing scandal

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Northwestern has fired Fitzgerald Monday, July 10, 2023, amid a hazing scandal that called into question his leadership of the program and damaged the university's reputation after it mishandled its response to the allegations. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Former Northwestern football players hire civil rights attorney to investigate hazing

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Boston Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida, left, celebrate with Justin Turner after Turner's two-run home run off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, July 14, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Devers, Turner lead Boston’s HR derby; Red Sox top Cubs 8-3 for 6th straight win

By Matt Carlson - Associated Press

Ray Walker, 17, demonstrates his stitching technique for knitting, one of his hobbies, while speaking about his need to move to Virginia for continued gender-affirming care and the effects on his family, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Madison County, Miss. This year, Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed legislation banning gender-affirming care for anyone younger than 18. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Families with transgender kids are increasingly forced to travel out of state for the care they need

By Arleigh Rodgers and Michael Goldberg - Associated Press

Blackhawk Sewer & Water contractor Khaild Waarith holds a lead pipe that was extracted in Chicago on April 10, 2023. Lead pipes that carry drinking water are a major source of exposure to the metal and the damage is usually permanent. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune via AP)

Here’s why there is still so much lead pipe in Chicago

By Michael Phillis and Camille Fassett - Associated Press

Kayak and canoe outfitter Jessie Fuentes walks along the Rio Grande under a warm sun Thursday, July 6, 2023. As the heat breaks records, weakening and sickening people, it’s worth remembering that dire heat waves have inspired effective efforts to prevent heat illness. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Cities have long made plans for extreme heat. Are they enough in a warming world?

By Melina Walling and Isabella O'Malley - Associated Press

New York's Lower Manhattan skyline, including the One World Trade Center, left, is reflected in water on April 6, 2013, as seen from Liberty State Park in Jersey City, N.J. Eight of the 10 largest cities in the U.S. lost population during the first year of the pandemic, with only Phoenix and San Antonio gaining new residents from 2020 to 2021, according to new estimates released, Thursday, May 26, 2022, by the U.S. Census Bureau. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

Census: Biggest cities lost more than 1M day residents as commuters stayed home during pandemic

By Sean Salai - The Washington Times

Shane Van Gisbergen celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Grant Park 220 Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) **FILE**

NASCAR thinking big after exciting finish to Cup Series’ 1st street race in its 75th season

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

NASCAR Cup Series driver Cody Ware drives during qualifying for the Grant Park 220 NASCAR Cup Series Race Saturday, July 1, 2023, in downtown Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Heavy rains flood Chicago roads and force NASCAR to cut short a downtown street race

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Chase Elliott drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Grant Park 220 Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Shane van Gisbergen wins his NASCAR Cup Series debut in memorable finish to series’ 1st street race

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Todd Gilliland and Michael McDowell drive during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Grant Park 220 Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

NASCAR Cup Series drivers praise setting for 1st street race in downtown Chicago

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan looks back at teammates after his double off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Rookie Tanner Bibee, 3 relievers combine on five-hitter as Guardians beat Cubs 6-0

By Andrew Seligman - Associated Press