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A Libyan policeman who defected to the side of anti-government protesters manned a checkpoint in the opposition-held, eastern city of Tobruk on Thursday.

Fight For Libya Edges Closer To Tripoli And Gadhafi

Libyan army units and militiamen reportedly attacked a mosque where protesters had taken refuge and fired on others protecting a local airport to push back a rebellion that has moved closer to Moammar Gadhafi's bastion in the capital. The revolt has broken away nearly the eastern half of Libya and unraveled parts of the regime.

Fight For Libya Edges Closer To Tripoli And Gadhafi

Libyan army units and militiamen reportedly attacked a mosque where protesters had taken refuge and fired on others protecting a local airport to push back a rebellion that has moved closer to Moammar Gadhafi's bastion in the capital. The revolt has broken away nearly the eastern half of Libya and unraveled parts of the regime.

Private Prison Promises Leave Texas Towns In Trouble

After a private company entices Littlefield, Texas, officials with the promise of new revenue, the declining inmate population is forcing the city to pay thousands every month for an empty facility.

<em>Little Green</em> opens in 1967 and follows Easy Rawlins' search for a young man who disappeared after visiting the Sunset Strip, seen here in 1966.

Ever-Changing L.A. Links Walter Mosley To His Mid-Century P.I.

Six years ago, the mystery writer sent Easy Rawlins off a cliff, seemingly killing him. Now, Easy's back on the streets his creator once called home. Mosley says other than Los Angeles, he and his detective hero don't have much in common, but NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates begs to differ.

Ukraine uses souped-up Soviet-era weapons to defend a vital river from Russia

As Ukraine's line of defense grows thin, this unit is using a modernized Soviet-era vehicle to stop Russian forces from crossing the river and taking Kherson.

Real-Time Facial Recognition Is Available, But Will U.S. Police Buy It?

Instant facial recognition is ramping up in China and other places, but will U.S. law enforcement follow suit?

Retired banker Rob Fazzini has lived and worked in Amsterdam, Greece and Taipei, but said McLean County is the best place on Earth. He'll be honored as a McLean County History Makers June 18 at Illinois State University.

History maker Rob Fazzini championed Bloomington-Normal's big ideas. He's as proud of his failures

As the branch president of Busey Bank, Fazzini catalyzed the Shoppes at College Hills, the Corn Crib and Coffee Hound, to name a few. He managed to support many others whose ideas never came to fruition.

The image shows a large, ornate government building with a prominent dome and classical architectural features, symbolizing the place where Illinois laws and public health policy are shaped, set against a bright blue sky and surrounded by green trees.

Mahomet Aquifer protection is among more than 100 new laws

After the state moved to regulate carbon sequestration last year, advocates called on lawmakers to codify protections for the Mahomet Aquifer — a measure which Pritzker signed last week.

A woman with a blue blouse stands on the left, with a man in a green button-up shirt stands on the right. Both are standing in front of a red wall and smiling at the camera.

Green infrastructure could help reduce flooding and water pollution in Bloomington-Normal

In an effort to modernize wastewater treatment, the Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District [BNWRD] and Illinois State University’s Center for a Sustainable Water Future are forming a partnership to bring green infrastructure directly to Twin City residents.

Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end to 2-year war

Preparations were also underway Sunday for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.

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