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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., ran unopposed for the position of House Democratic leader. He replaces Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who announced she would not run for the top leadership post after Democrats lost control of the House in the midterms.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected as leader of the House Democrats

Jeffries will replace Rep. Nancy Pelosi as the top elected Democratic leader. He represents a generational shift and faces challenges in a GOP House in January.

Why poor debate may not have hurt Biden. And, Israel orders another Gaza City evacuation

A new NPR poll shows where things stand after Biden's bad debate. Many Palestinian residents in Gaza were just returning to find their homes gone.

Wildlife expert, who records sounds of a changing planet, adds music to the mix

Over a lifetime, Martyn Stewart has recorded the sounds of a changing planet. Now, he's made an album with music producer ONR. "Imperfect Cadence" is a call to conserve the wilds of Scotland.

DHS faces funding deadline. And, courts fast-track Somali asylum seeker hearings

Congress has until Friday to reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security. And, several asylum cases filed by Somali migrants in immigration courts were suddenly fast-tracked.

Here are the top stories we covered this week (July 24-28, 2017) on GLT and WGLT.org.Police Advisory Board ApprovedThe Bloomington City Council approved…

Here are the top stories we covered this week (Oct. 16-20, 2017) on WGLT and WGLT.org.Taking A Knee In NormalStudents at Normal Community High School…

Here are the top stories we covered this week (Sept. 18-22, 2017) on WGLT and WGLT.org.Father, Sons Dead In Triple Homicide/SuicideA Bloomington man…

Children and teachers from the KU Kids Deanwood Child Care Center complete a mural in celebration of the launch of the Child Tax Credit on July 14 in Washington, D.C. Tens of millions of parents have received their first monthly child tax credit payment, but it might make sense to opt out of the rest of the payments and wait until next year to claim the credit in full.

You Might Consider Opting Out Of The Child Tax Credit. Here's Why

The first monthly enhanced child tax credit payment has landed, but some families are now opting out. Here's how to decide whether it makes sense for you.

Claire Lai, daughter of Jimmy Lai, poses for a portrait, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Washington. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

Jimmy Lai's daughter, Claire, on her fight to free her father from a Hong Kong jail

Jimmy Lai, a former media mogul, pro-democracy supporter and outspoken critic of China, was convicted this week on national security charges. He faces life in prison.

A committee exhibit shows former Vice President Mike Pence talking on the phone from his secure location during the riot, as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol holds a hearing on Thursday.

Pence prevented a fall into chaos, and 3 other takeaways from Jan. 6 hearing

The committee laid out how Trump and a lawyer advising him pressured Pence even after Trump was aware there was a riot. The question now is whether Trump could face criminal consequences.

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