New ‘Twitter files’ allege Biden administration worked with Twitter to control COVID conversation

(The Center Square) – A new batch of “Twitter files” released Monday allegedly indicates the Biden administration worked with Twitter to control the public conversation about COVID, which included censoring accounts skeptical of the vaccine.

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Sesser-Valier Holiday Tournament Recap – Day 1

Sesser-Valier Holiday Tournament recap from Day 1.

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Southern Illinois officials prepare to implement SAFE-T Act

Across Illinois, judges, state’s attorneys and law enforcement officials are preparing to implement the SAFE-T Act

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Record number of apprehensions, gotaways in fiscal 2022 surpass 3.3 million

(The Center Square) – A record number of illegal foreign nationals were apprehended or recorded evading capture by Border Patrol agents in fiscal year 2022, surpassing 3 million, according to data obtained by The Center Square.

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SIU Football names Western’s Grant to replace Poore

SIU football coach Nick Hill didn’t waste much time filling the vacancy on his coaching staff left by the retirement of tight ends coach Pat Poore.

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House Republican urges McCarthy to ‘hold the Senate’s feet to the fire’ for $1.7T omnibus ‘monstrosity’

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., issued strong support for Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s criticism of the $1.7 trillion spending bill now waiting for the president’s signature.

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Denver Broncos fire coach Nathaniel Hackett after a 4-11 start in his 1st season

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos fired first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett on Monday with two games left in the season.

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Dave Barry’s 2022 Year in Review

The best thing we can say about 2022 is: It could have been worse.

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Ann Coulter: All the Presidents’ Insurrections

Well, the Jan. 6 committee has produced its long-awaited report. In a surprise move, the committee referred former President Donald Trump for criminal prosecution, accusing him of inciting insurrection, among other crimes.

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Prep Basketball | Holiday Tournament Previews: Local teams set to take the court

Holiday tournament basketball is just around the corner. Here is a brief breakdown on what’s going on in our region:

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