Bill O’Reilly: The Rise of the Tribes

In the run-up to the Civil War, Americans divided themselves into two tribes: the first, championed by Abraham Lincoln, swore fidelity to the Constitution, believing the federal government and Supreme Court had the ultimate say in how we, the people, were governed.

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Don’t let Alzheimer’s rob you of holiday joy

The holiday season may be one of the most challenging times for an Alzheimer’s caregiver and their family.

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Jan. 6 committee condemns Trump as ‘central cause’ of insurrection in sweeping report

After investigating for more than a year, the House committee probing the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol on Monday culminated its sweeping investigation by announcing it would make multiple criminal referrals to the Department of Justice against former President Donald Trump on multiple charges related to his actions surrounding riot at the Capitol.

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to be extradited to US after chaotic hearing

Sam Bankman-Fried, who is facing charges in the U.S. following the collapse of his cryptocurrency company, FTX, is willing to waive his right to deny extradition to the U.S., a lawyer for the disgraced cryptocurrency executive said Monday after a chaotic court hearing that did not go according to plan.

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Congress OKs new law on tourist boats after Missouri tragedy

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A bill requiring stricter safety rules in response to the 2018 sinking of a Missouri tourist boat that killed 17 people passed the Senate on Thursday.

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Walker’s Bluff starts dealer school, holding career fair

CARTERVILLE (WSIL) — Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort is making more progress.

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Illinois corn farmers urge for biotech corn agreement between U.S. and Mexico

(The Center Square) – Illinois corn farmers are keeping a close eye on negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico regarding the export of genetically modified corn.

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Quiet Tuesday and Wednesday, dangerous cold and winter weather by the end of the week

CARTERVILLE (WSIL) — The next few days will relatively quiet. If you have any last minute errands you need to run ahead of the holiday, the next two days will be your best bet. Tuesday and Wednesday will bring more clouds, with high temperatures in the low 40s.

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Upcoming winter weather dangerous for pets

(WSIL) — We are preparing for some potential snow and bitterly cold temperatures. Those conditions can be life-threatening to both humans and pets.

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Green Bay Packers keep their playoff hopes alive, while the Los Angeles Rams become the 1st 10-loss defending Super Bowl champ in 23 years

GREEN BAY — A.J. Dillon ran for two scores, Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass to Aaron Jones and the Green Bay Packers kept their playoff hopes afloat with a 24-12 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night.

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