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The Factbook survived the Cold War and became a hit online. It mixed quirky cultural notes and trivia with maps, data, and photos taken by CIA officers. But it was discontinued this week.

The electric automaker Rivian is preparing for the possibility of adding up to 10.6 million square feet of new space at its plant in Normal.In zoning map…

The U.S. and Iran have a long history of tensions, including a CIA-led campaign to topple Iran's prime minister in 1953 and the taking of American hostages in 1979.

If your pooch runs, howls or hides at the first sound of fireworks, you're not alone. Noise-related phobia is common, veterinarians say. Could cannabidiol oil soothe your sensitive beast?

Workers at the world's largest gold mine, located in Indonesia's remote Papua province, have gone on strike for higher pay; several people have died in clashes with police. Critics say the mine's owner, American mining conglomerate Freeport-McMoRan, operates with impunity because of powerful friends.

It only took a weekend. Paramount is jumping into the fray with a hostile takeover bid, challenging Netflix's deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount's offer is valued at over $108 billion.

While it's a popular sport overseas, rugby has struggled to get a strong foothold in the U.S. One program in Memphis, Tenn., is now having a lot of success, earning even international attention.

This week, GOP lawmakers overruled Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's veto and passed a sweeping law limiting the rights of transgender youth across the state, both at school and in their personal lives.

Three astronauts will spend six months on China's space station. Some experts worry China's ambitious space program could pose a threat to U.S. space superiority and military effectiveness.

The Town of Normal will take the next six months to look at how other communities regulate short-term rental properties listed through Airbnb, Vrbo, and other online clearing houses. Council members Monday approved a moratorium on new short term rental units starting Dec. 1.